The Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program supports college students preparing to become military officers. The 2026–27 announcement set an annual award of $30,000 after HB 300, expanded eligibility to certain graduate students, and announced up to 185 appointments. It is not automatic aid for enlisting: a state authority must appoint the candidate, who must also meet academic, citizenship, and military commissioning-program requirements.
Applicants generally pursue ROTC or another college officer-commissioning program; certain graduate pathways and the Texas State Guard are also covered. To receive funds, a student needs an appointment from an eligible elected official, enrollment at an eligible institution, and compliance with academic and military requirements. The award is capped at the lesser of $30,000 per academic year or the institution’s certified cost of attendance, so not every recipient receives $30,000. Funding may continue for up to four academic years if eligibility is maintained.
The appointment deadline for the 2026–27 cycle was September 30, 2026, and it has passed. Do not treat the prior cycle’s announcement as an open application or assume an official can make a late appointment. New dates depend on the state’s next-cycle announcement. Students can speak with their ROTC coordinator, state representative, or relevant appointing authority and monitor THECB for the next window.
The most consequential condition is the obligation after college: recipients must complete the commissioning pathway and service required by law and signed terms. Failure can convert the award into a repayment obligation; the exact rules depend on the reason and contract. Before accepting, review terms with both the military administrator and financial-aid office, ask how the award coordinates with other scholarships, and keep the appointment and renewal records.
Before applying, confirm the current cycle and deadline, participating institution, enrollment load, and required documents. Keep copies of the FAFSA or state form, transcripts, supporting records, and submission confirmation. Ask whether renewal is automatic, which expenses are covered, and how the award coordinates with other grants. Do not rely on funds until you receive an official award and written balance estimate.
Compare net cost and aid type: a grant, forgivable loan, and service scholarship work differently. Confirm dates and requirements directly with the administrator for the current cycle.
Read the program profile and federal FAFSA guide; confirm with the administrator how the aid coordinates.
2026–27 TASSP Appointment Announcement — Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
TASSP award, appointment and service terms — Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board / HHloans.
Texas Education Code, Chapter 61 — Texas Legislature.
Guide checked against official sources on October 13, 2026. Funding, eligibility, and dates can change by cycle. Confirm your circumstances with the administrator and financial-aid office before relying on an award.
Confirm current eligibility and application steps with the official source before relying on aid for college costs.
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Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program (TASSP)
The Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program supports college students preparing to become military officers. The 2026–27 announcement set an annual award of $30,000 after HB 300, expanded eligibility to certain graduate students, and announced up to 185 appointments. It is not automatic aid for enlisting: a state authority must appoint the candidate, who must also meet academic, citizenship, and military commissioning-program requirements.
College scholarship and financial-aid program
Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education
The agency sets rates, eligibility, and caps; the college certifies need, cost, and the individual amount within those limits.
Public student-aid administering office
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Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board / HHloans · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Texas Legislature · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program (TASSP) ↗
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Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board / HHloans · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program (TASSP) ↗
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Texas Legislature · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education ↗
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education ↗
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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