Texas Educational Opportunity Grant (TEOG)

2025-2026 Academic Year: A full-time eligible student may receive up to $2,134 per semester.

Students should contact any Lone Star College Financial Aid administrator on campus or by phone at (281)290-2700 to discuss requirements for hardship, request the appropriate forms, and discuss the required documentation to be submitted.

Qualifications include, but not limited to: Initial year award, a student must: - be classified by the institution as a Texas resident - be registered with Selective Service, or be exempt - have applied for any available financial aid - have financial need - be enrolled at least half-time as an undergraduate student in an associate degree or certificate program at a two-year institution - not have attempted more than 45 semester credit hours (SCHs) (excluding credits for dual enrollment or by examination) - not have earned an associate or baccalaureate degree - not be concurrently receiving a TEXAS Grant - not have been convicted of any felony; or any offense under the law of any jurisdiction involving a controlled substance as defined by Chapter 481, Health and Safety Code (Texas Controlled Substances Act) Renewal year award, a student must: - be classified by the institution as a Texas resident - be registered with Selective Service or be exempt - be a previous TEOG initial award recipient - be enrolled at least half-time as an undergraduate student in an associate degree or certificate program at a two-year institution - maintain satisfactory academic progress - not have earned an associate or baccalaureate degree - not be concurrently receiving a TEXAS Grant - not have been convicted of any felony; or any offense under the law of any jurisdiction involving a controlled substance as defined by Chapter 481, Health and Safety Code(Texas Controlled Substances Act) Students who continue in college and who meet program academic standards can receive awards for up to 75 semester credit hours, for four years, or until they receive an associate's degree, whichever comes first.

Qualifications include, but not limited to: Initial year award, a student must: - be classified by the institution as a Texas resident - be registered with Selective Service, or be exempt - have applied for any available financial aid - have financial need - be enrolled at least half-time as an undergraduate student in an associate degree or certificate program at a two-year institution - not have attempted more than 45 semester credit hours (SCHs) (excluding credits for dual enrollment or by examination) - not have earned an associate or baccalaureate degree - not be concurrently receiving a TEXAS Grant - not have been convicted of any felony; or any offense under the law of any jurisdiction involving a controlled substance as defined by Chapter 481, Health and Safety Code (Texas Controlled Substances Act) Renewal year award, a student must: - be classified by the institution as a Texas resident - be registered with Selective Service or be exempt - be a previous TEOG initial award recipient - be enrolled at least half-time as an undergraduate student in an associate degree or certificate program at a two-year institution - maintain satisfactory academic progress - not have earned an associate or baccalaureate degree - not be concurrently receiving a TEXAS Grant - not have been convicted of any felony; or any offense under the law of any jurisdiction involving a controlled substance as defined by Chapter 481, Health and Safety Code(Texas Controlled Substances Act) Students who continue in college and who meet program academic standards can receive awards for up to 75 semester credit hours, for four years, or until they receive an associate's degree, whichever comes first.

Students who are ineligible due to a hardship condition, such as a severe illness/condition, an indication the student is responsible for the care of a sick, injured, or needy person that may affect their performance, or a requirement of fewer than six semester credit hours (or the equivalent) to complete their certificate or degree program can request a hardship provision.