- Federal College Work-Study Program
- Federal Direct Loan Program (Subsidized and Unsubsidized)
- Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan Program
- Federal Pell Grant Program*
- Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan Program*
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants*
- Federal TEACH Grant
- Miscellaneous State Scholarships and Loan Programs
- Texas College Work-Study Program
- TEXAS Grant*
- Texas Public Education Grants (Resident or Nonresident)
- Undergraduate and Graduate Offset Grants
- Texas A&M University-Victoria Scholarships
* For Undergraduate Students Only
For a brief description of the criteria of the programs listed above, contact the Office of Financial Aid or log on to www.tamuv.edu/financial-aid/.
Endowed scholarship funds are offered on the basis of financial need and academic merit. To view the online listing of university scholarships, go to: https://www.uhv.edu/scholarships/institutional/. In addition, the community and civic organizations award several scholarships to A&M-Victoria students. Some of the organizations require you to complete their applications. At times, A&M-Victoria offers special scholarship incentive programs. If a student is recommended for one of the scholarships, the student may be required to complete the A&M-Victoria Scholarship Application.
Other Types of Aid or Exemptions
Bureau of Indian Education – Higher Education Grant Program
The BIE Higher Education Grant provides supplemental financial aid to the eligible American Indian/Alaska Native student seeking a Bachelor’s degree. Students must be a member of, or at least one-quarter degree Indian blood descendant of a member of an American Indian tribe which is eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States through the Bureau of Indian Affairs because of their status as Indians. Students must be accepted for admission to A&M-Victoria and demonstrate financial need. The grant application is available with the education officer of the Tribe in which the student is affiliated or possesses membership. If the student’s tribe is not administering the grant program, they can direct you to the nearest Bureau of Indian Affairs, Education Line Officer for the application. For more information, review the following website: bie.edu/topic-page/studentsfamilies. Full-time Undergraduate and full-time Graduate students who are members of a federally recognized Indian/Alaska Native tribe can contact the Native Forward Scholars Fund for an application at (505) 881-4584. Additional information is available at the following website: nativeforward.org.
Tuition and Fee Exemptions
Exemptions and waivers are issued only for the period in which a student is currently enrolled; therefore, applications must be submitted no later than the official closing day of the semester or summer term being attended. An example is the Hazlewood Act Exemption. The Student Billing Office processes the tuition exemptions and waivers. For a listing of Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board exemptions, log onto the College For All Texans website, www.collegeforalltexans.com/.
Vocational Rehabilitation
The Texas Rehabilitation Commission offers assistance for tuition and required fees to students who have certain physical or emotional disabilities, provided the vocational objective selected by the student has been approved by an appropriate representative of the Commission. Through this state agency, other rehabilitation services are available to assist disabled persons to become employable. Application for this type of assistance should be made to the nearest rehabilitation office. Inquiries may be addressed to the Texas Rehabilitation Commission, 4102 N. Navarro, Suite D-2, Victoria, Texas 77901.
Veterans’ Benefits
A&M-Victoria is approved by the Texas Education Agency for VA educational benefits for veterans, children and spouses under Chapters 32 and 35, Title 38, U.S. Code. Student veterans may receive assistance in applying for benefits from the Office of Financial Aid. To expedite payments, veterans should contact the Office of Financial Aid at least 60 days prior to the first day of class each semester or term to complete all necessary paper work for that period of study. Co-enrolled students must inquire with the A&M-Victoria VA Certifying Official regarding additional documentation required for his/her file. The student file may be certified as early as 10 days prior to the first day of class each semester.
The Montgomery GI Bill® (Chapter 30) Active-Duty Program provides up to 36 months of education benefits. Generally, these benefits are payable up to 10 years following release from active duty.
The Montgomery GI Bill® (Chapter 1606) Selected Reserve Program or the Reserve Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 1607) may be available if the student is a member of Selected Reserve (Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Coast Guard Reserve, Army National Guard Reserve, and the Air National Guard Reserve).
Eligibility for this program is determined by the Selected Reserve components. VA makes the payments to the student. The student may be entitled to receive up to 36 months of educational benefits. Benefit entitlements end 10 years from the date of the student’s eligibility for the program or on the day he or she leaves the selected reserve.
Survivors and Dependents’ Education Assistance Program (DEA Chapter 35) offers up to 45 months of education benefits.
Veterans Readiness and Employment Program (Chapter 31) eligibility for the Veterans benefits is determined by the Vocational Rehabilitation Office in Houston, Texas.
The Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) goes well beyond helping to pay for tuition. Many veterans who served after September 11, 2001, may get full tuition and fees, a monthly housing stipend, and up to a $1000 per year stipend for books and supplies. Chapter 33 also gives Reserve and Guard members who have been activated for more than 90 days since 9/11 access to the GI Bill® benefits.
The Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship can be offered to children of an active-duty member of the Armed Forces who has died in the line of duty on or after September 11, 2001. A child may be married or over 23 and still be eligible. The children are entitled up to 36 months of benefits (in-state undergraduate tuition and fees, plus a monthly living stipend and book allowance) at the 100% level; have 15 years to use the benefit beginning on his/her 18th birthday; may use the benefit until his or her 33rd birthday; cannot use the benefit before age 18; and are not eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program.
Texas veterans who have no eligibility remaining under any program of the United States government may be eligible for exemption of tuition and certain fees under the provisions of the Hazlewood Act.
Additional information regarding Veterans Benefits may be obtained by visiting the VA Website va.gov/education. The VA Certifying Official is in the Office of Financial Aid.
For Additional Information:
Veteran’s Administration Regional Office
P. O. Box 8888
Muskogee OK 74402
1-888-442-4551
Helpful Financial Aid Websites
Students are encouraged to visit the following websites for additional information and resources related to financial aid:
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