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Federal and State Grants

Get cash for college! Grants are a form of financial aid that you don’t need to pay back —that means less money that you need to pay out-of-pocket for your education. There are several federal and state grants available for different types of students, including dual credit students. Explore grant opportunities and learn how to apply. 

Free Application for Federal Student Aid FAFSA Application

FAFSA or TASFA?

Many grants require that you fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before you apply (TASFA if not eligible for federal aid).
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Federal Grants

The Federal Pell Grant and the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) are two federal grants for students displaying exceptional financial need. Student must fill out the FAFSA to determine their eligibility for these grants

Federal Pell Grant

Pell Grants are typically awarded only to undergraduate students who display exceptional financial need and have not yet earned a bachelor's, graduate, or professional degree.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant

The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant is for undergraduate students displaying exceptional financial need beyond their initial need for the Pell Grant. The FSEOG program is provided directly by the financial aid office at San Jac.

State Grants

San Jac provides state-funded grants to students who demonstrate financial need. Students eligible for federal and state aid must fill out the FAFSA to be considered. Students only eligible for state aid must fill out the TASFA to be considered. Check out the state-funded grants we disburse. 

Texas Public Education Grants

Texas Public Education Grants (TPEG) are various grants funded from tuition revenues by San Jac. These grants are awared to students showing financial need as part of our TPEG Program.

Texas Educational Opportunity Grants

Texas Educational Opportunity Grants are grants available for students who are not eligible for a TEXAS Grant but show financial need. 

TEXAS Grant (Toward Excellence, Access and Success)

The TEXAS Grant is a need-based grant authorized by the State of Texas. With San Jac being a two-year college, we can only offer renewal year awards for this grant. Please contact Financial Aid with any questions regarding this grant.

TPEG Program

If you're not eligible for federal aid programs like the Pell Grant or Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), don't worry! Check our state grants with our Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG) program. Make sure to first submit your TASFA, then find the appropriate Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG) application below.

TPEG Undocumented Fund Application

Submit the online application, then submit the TASFA application to the campus.

TPEG Dual Credit Fund Application

  • Check with the Dual Credit Office to see how your exemptions will be posted to your account.
  • Submit the online TPEG application and then submit the TASFA application to the campus.

2024-25 Dual Credit TPEG Application

TPEG International Student Fund Application

  • Meet with the Coordinator for International Student Services. Contact 281-998-6350 ext. 3891 or international.services@sjcd.edu.
  • Submit the online TPEG application then submit the TASFA application to the campus. 

TPEG Continuing and Professional Development Fund

  • Meet with Continuing and Professional Development about what courses are eligible for the CPD TPEG award. Contact 281-478-2786 or email registration.cpd@sjcd.edu.
  • Submit the online TPEG application then submit the TASFA application to the campus. 
Student receiving information at Financial Aid

Learn More About Financial Aid

We’re committed to making your education affordable. Grants are just one of many forms of financial aid that we offer at San Jacinto College. Learn about other ways we can help you pay for college. 
Types of Financial Aid

Contact Financial Aid

For general questions, reach out to us at 281-998-6150 or FinAid@sjcd.edu. Or visit our office on one of our campuses below.

Fall/Spring Hours
Mon-Thurs: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Summer Hours
Mon-Thurs: 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Fri: 8 a.m. - Noon

Central Campus

Building 27, Room 1307
281-998-6150
Fax: 281-478-2710

North Campus

Building 6, Room 150
281-998-6150
Fax: 281-669-4385

South Campus

Building 6, Room 181
281-998-6150
Fax: 281-669-4336

Generation Park Campus

Generation Park 101
(Admissions Office) 
Admissions@sjcd.edu 
281-998-6350 Ext. 7678