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Towards EXcellence, Access and Success (TEXAS Grant)

2015-2016 Statement of Student Eligibility

A. Regulatory Requirement

Regulatory statutes for the state of Texas require all students receiving funds from the Texas Grant

Program to certify their continued eligibility for financial aid. A person is not eligible to receive an Initial

Year or Renewal TEXAS Grant award if: The person has been convicted of a felony or an offense under

Chapter 481, Health and Safety Code (Texas Controlled Substances Act), or under law of another

jurisdiction involving a controlled substance as defined by Chapter 481, Health and Safety Code, unless

the person has met the other applicable eligibility requirements under this subchapter and has:

1. Received a certificate of discharge by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or a correctional

facility or completed a period of probation ordered by a court, and at least two years have been

have elapsed from the date of the receipt or completion; or

2. Been pardoned, had the record of the offense expunged from the person’s record, or otherwise

has been released from the resulting ineligibility to receive a grant under this subchapter.

B. Certification

Please read, sign and return this form to the Office of Student Financial Assistance, E. O. Bell Building,

floor in person or by fax to 713-313-1859.

Please PRINT clearly using Black or Blue Ink

First Name

Last Name

Student ID Number

year

fall spring

Semester(circle one)

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or an offense under Chapter 481, Health and Safety Code (Texas

Controlled Substances Act), or under the law of another jurisdiction involving a controlled substance as defined

by Chapter 481, Health and Safety Code?

_______No

______Yes*

*If your answer is “Yes”, contact the financial aid office to determine your eligibility to receive the TEXAS Grant.

I hereby certify that the information I have provided is true and correct. I understand that if I fail to provide

accurate information, I may be required to reimburse the institution and penalties may be imposed.

_______________________________

______________________

Student’s Signature

Date

C. Satisfactory Academic Progress

Satisfactory Academic Progress is measured at the end of the spring term; however, summer enrollment

may be taken into consideration when measuring progress. Failure to meet the minimum SAP

requirements listed below will result in the cancellation of your Texas Grant.

Classification

Minimum Cumulative

Ratio

Maximum hours attempted

Required Credit Hours

GPA Requirement

completed for the year

year never

attended

2.00*

67%*

Up to 150 credit hours

year and

beyond

2.5

75%

Up to 150 credit hours

*Institution’s SAP policy

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