Question about the TEXAS Grant- Need a Fin Aid Counselor's Help

Paying for College
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<p>So, I’ve applied to a few colleges for the 2011-2012 year. My EFC will be an auto 0.</p>

<p>I graduated HS in Spring 2007 and enrolled in a community college in Fall 2007. I took 3 classes and passed all. Then a year later I took another class. Then in Fall 2010 I took 1 more class, and now I’m going back to college full time in Fall 2011.</p>

<p>So I’m asking if I’m eligible for the TEXAS Grant. According to what I can find, I am, but I would like some confirmation as it’s kind of an iffy situation.</p>

<p>Here’s the requirements:</p>

<p>Check * Are Texas residents
Check * Have not been convicted of a felony or crime involving a controlled substance
Check * Show financial need
Check * Have an EFC less than or equal to 4000
Check * Register for the Selective Service or are exempt from this requirement </p>

<p>AND</p>

<p>Check * Be a graduate of an accredited high school in Texas not earlier than the 1998-99 school year
Check * Complete the Recommended High School Program or Distinguished Achievement Program in high school
Check * Enroll in a non-profit public college or university in Texas within 16 months of graduation from a public or accredited private high school in Texas and
Check * Have accumulated no more than 30 semester credit hours, excluding those earned for dual or concurrent courses or awarded for credit by examination (AP, IB or CLEP).</p>

<p>I mean technically I enrolled in a public college within 16 months of graduation, but I stopped and am restarting my college career, so am I eligible?</p>

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<p>There should be a telephone number or an email address on the website where you obtained the information about who qualifies for the grant. The best answer to your question will come from the Texas Grant office … contact them & ask.</p>

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<p>Just in case anyone is wondering, I found the answer.</p>

<p>You have to have been continuously enrolled at least 3/4 time (so 9 hours), not including summers.</p>

<p>I took classes then took a break, so I don’t qualify, but I hope this answer helps others.</p>