State Aide for Continuing Education Classes

Important Application Information

Financial Aid for Continuing Education students at Amarillo College is funded through the Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG-CE). Students cannot receive Pell awards and TPEG-CE during the same semester.

TPEG-CE funding is available to eligible students with a demonstrated need, who enroll in state-funded courses that are 24 contact hours or more.

Generally, it does not cover any supplies or books; however, some courses may include books in the fees. Award is based on availability of funds. Application does not guarantee payment of funds; the Student Financial Aid Office will determine approval.

TPEG-CE Award Criteria

  • Student may be awarded up to 80% of the total cost of tuition and fees of course(s) per term (Fall, Spring, and Summer). Award must be used only for tuition and fees for eligible courses of 24 contact hours or more. Tuition and fees will be rounded up to the next whole dollar figure after the 80% calculation.
    Student is responsible for the remaining 20% of tuition and fees, which MUST be paid at the time of registration    . 
    Student is responsible for 100% of any other expenses that are not included in tuition and fees. Scholarships, exemptions &/or sponsorships applicable may affect their TPEG-CE Award.
  • Student must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
  • Males, age 18-25, must be registered with Selective Service.
  • If student is enrolled for credit courses, admitted under a degree-seeking program, and/or the student is eligible for Title IV funding (Pell, SEOG, etc), financial aid must be processed for the credit courses first, and the student may not be eligible for TPEG for Continuing Education classes.
  • The 2023-2024 FAFSA information can be used for the Fall 2023, Spring 2024, and Summer 2024 enrollment periods.
  • Student IS NOT ELIGIBLE for TPEG-CE Grant IF:
    • Eligible for VA Educational Benefits
    • Eligible for Hazelwood Benefits
    • Eligible for Exemption, such as Foster
    • In default on a Federal Student Loan or owe on a Title IV Federal Grant
    • Has a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree
    • Enrolled in Academic classes within the same term
    • Currently, on Financial Aid suspension
    • If they have already registered and paid for the class(es)

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