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Grants

Grants are gift aid awarded to students who meet federal, state, and/or university requirements. The state of Texas provides the Tuition Equalization Grant for its qualified residents.

Federal Grants

You must complete a FAFSA each academic year in which you want to be considered for each of these grant programs. If you were selected for verification, this aid will not credit to your semester bill until the verification process is completed.

Federal Pell Grant

Eligibility: Awarded to undergraduate students who file the FAFSA and qualify based on the FAFSA results. 

Formula: Baylor University qualifies for, and utilizes, Formula One to calculate Pell grants. Undergraduate programs are offered in semester, quarter or trimester terms, measure progress in credit hours and define full time enrollment as 12 or more credit hours.

Amount: Varies, depending on EFC as determined by the FAFSA and the number of hours enrolled

Renewal Requirements: Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), complete a FAFSA each year and qualify based on the FAFSA results.

Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants

Amounts are determined based on the expected financial contribution as determined by the FAFSA, and the student's enrollment status. The student must be a Pell grant recipient and (for a full-time award) must have filed the FAFSA by May 1 and completed all verification requirements. 

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Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant

Students who were under 24 years old or enrolled in college at least part-time at the time of their parent or guardian's death as a result of military service performed in Iraq or Afghanistan while serving as a member of the U.S. armed forces after the events of 9/11.

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Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act

Criteria for consideration is: Pell eligible; Parent or guardian died in the line of duty while performing as a public safety officer; student must be less than 24 years of age, and enrolled at an institution of higher education at the time of their parent’s death. Subsequent eligibility requires the student to be an eligible student with a Pell-eligible EFC. 

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Students receiving federal grants are required to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).

State Grants

State grant programs are available to residents of Texas (as defined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board) who qualify on a need basis as demonstrated by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Currently, the only state grant program Baylor offers is the Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG). Students must complete the FAFSA each academic year to be considered for this grant. Baylor awards TEG on a first-come, first-served basis. State residents who are noncitizens can complete the TASFA to be considered for TEG on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more about College for All Texans. 

Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG)

Eligibility: Awarded to undergraduate students who are Texas residents and demonstrate financial need by completing the FAFSA.

Amount: Varies, depending on the state allocation.

Renewal Requirements:

  • Maintain full-time enrollment as defined below
    • Undergraduate: 12 hours or more
  • Maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative Baylor GPA
  • Complete at least 75% of hours attempted in previous academic year
  • Complete at least the following number of hours the previous academic year:
    • Undergraduate: 24 semester credit hours
  • Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

Limitations: Students receiving athletic or ministerial scholarships as well as those enrolled in ministry degree programs are not eligible to receive TEG. Undergraduates awarded an initial TEG on or after September 1, 2005 are not eligible for a TEG on the fifth anniversary of their initial TEG award.

TEG hardship policy: Baylor may award TEG to a student who did not meet the academic renewal requirements if we approve their hardship appeal. Learn more here.

Baylor Grants

Baylor Need-Based Grants are awarded to incoming students who submit a FAFSA and CSS Profile and who have need as determined by the CSS Profile information. Returning students are not required to send a new CSS Profile to continue to receive the grant, but may be asked to send a new CSS Profile if their FAFSA information changes significantly. Grants can be renewed by meeting the criteria outlined below.

 

Baylor Need-Based Grants

Eligibility: Awarded to incoming undergraduate students with need based on the CSS Profile. Renewable.

Amount: Varies based on need.

Renewal Requirements: 

  • Enroll and remain enrolled as a full-time student, maintain a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.5, meet satisfactory academic progress standards and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the ideals of Baylor University.
  • If your Baylor CGPA is less than 2.5 but at least 2.0 at the end of your first year at Baylor, we will continue your need-based grant on a probationary basis for the following year.  If your Baylor CGPA is less than 2.5 after the probationary period, we will discontinue your grant.
  • If your Baylor CGPA is below 2.0 at the end of your first year at Baylor, we will discontinue your need-based grant. When you attain a Baylor CGPA of at least 2.5, you may petition the scholarship committee for reinstatement of your grant; however,  reinstatement is contingent upon available funding.
  • If you have a grade change for any reason after we have completed reviewing your grades, it is incumbent on you, the student, to notify our office so that we may determine if you are eligible for grant reinstatement.

Please Note: Reductions may occur to your Baylor need-based grant if you are selected for a Baylor endowed scholarship.

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