Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG)

The grant aims to narrow the cost difference between a participating Texas private institution and a public option, within need and allocation limits.

Apply through the institution’s financial-aid office and submit the federal or state forms it requires. For 2026–27, Texas published final institutional allocations and FY2027 program guidelines. The college must participate and the file must establish need; submitting FAFSA does not guarantee a slot or award.

Ask the college whether it participates in TEG, which application it requires, and how it determines exceptional need. File FAFSA or TASFA as applicable and complete verification requests; get written confirmation of the annual award, how it is divided across fall/spring/summer, and the campus file deadline. The state page is a guide, but the school decides the individual file and schedule.

Who it serves and what it can cover: FY2027 annual cap of $4,270, up to $6,405 for undergraduates with exceptional need; campus awards cannot exceed need or tuition differential.

How to apply or get help: Ask the college whether it participates in TEG, which application it requires, and how it determines exceptional need. File FAFSA or TASFA as applicable and complete verification requests; get written confirmation of the annual award, how it is divided across fall/spring/summer, and the campus file deadline. The state page is a guide, but the school decides the individual file and schedule. For case-specific questions, contact the program or financial-aid office named on its official page.

Official application and program information