1. Grants

2. What is a Grant? A grant is often considered “gift aid” and most often awarded to students with demonstrated financial need.

3. Examples of Grant Programs Sources of grants include federal & state governments, university & colleges, and private or non-profit organizations Federal Grant Programs Pell Grant FSEOG State Grant Programs TPEG TEXAS Grant Institutional Grant Programs TAMUCT Tuition Grant

4. How to Apply Federal, State, and Institutional Grants Submit a completed FAFSA www.fafsa.ed.gov Private or Non-profit Organizations Follow instructions provided by the organization.

5. Resources TAMUCT Office of Student Financial Assistance www.ct.tamus.edu/departments/financialaid Federal Student Aid – U.S. Department of Education www.studentaid.gov College For All Texans – Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board www.collegefortexans.com

6. Contact Information Student Financial Assistance 1001 Leadership Place Killeen, TX 76549 Phone: 254.501.5854 Fax: 254.519.5733 Email: finaid@ct.tamus.edufinaid@ct.tamus.edu Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.