| Program | Eligibility | Value | How to Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant | |||
| Federal Pell Grant | Financial need, enrollment | Varies |
Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, www.fafsa.gov |
| TPEG (Texas Public Education Grant) | Financial need, enrolled at least 6 semester hours per semester. | $100 to $800 per year |
Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid. www.fafsa.gov |
| TPEG for Continuing Education | Financial need for eligible Continuing Educations Workforce Training courses of 24 CEUs or more | 80% of tuition/fees. Student required to pay remaining 20% at time of registration. |
Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid. www.fafsa.gov. and CE application obtained at any CE division office. |
| TEOG(Texas Educational Opportunity Grant) | Financial need, initial awards-2.0 GPA, returning students-2.5 GPA, high school diploma or GED, less than 30 hrs attempted, enrolled at least 6 semester hours per semester, 5430 EFC from FAFSA | maximum $1505 per semester |
Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid. www.fafsa.gov |
| Loan | |||
| Direct Loan | Financial need, enrolled at least 6 semester hours per semester. | Varies. In certain instances, a student's loan must be prorated | Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, www.fafsa.gov & Direct loan request |
| Employment | |||
| Federal Work-Study Program | Financial need. Limited up to student’s need with all other programs consolidated. | $7.75 per hour | Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid. www.fafsa.govThen Inquire AC Career & Employment Services |
| On-campus employment other than Federal Work Study | Maintaining 2.0 GPA, enrolled at least 6 semester hours per semester, limited to 20 hours per week. | $7.75 per hour | Inquire AC Career & Employment Services |
| Scholarship | |||
| AC Foundation Scholarship | Awarded on high school activities, high school or AC GPA, household income, current major | Varies | Application online through Foundation Office |
| Departmental Scholarship | 2.0 GPA, enrollment | Varies | Inquire department chair of your major |
The Department of Assistive and Rehabilitation Services is designated as the state’s principal authority for vocational rehabilitation of Texans with disabilities. The Division’s main purpose is to assist people with disabilities in preparing for, finding, and keeping jobs. They offer assistance for tuition and required fees to students who have certain physical and/or mental disabilities. Application for this type of assistance should be made to the DARS Division for Rehabilitation Services, (806) 351-3830, 5809 S. Western, #255, Amarillo, Texas, 79110