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Regents' Scholars Program
\ First awarded in fall 2004, the Regents' Scholarship helps first-generation college students achieve their educational goals at Texas A&M University. \ \
Award Amounts
Students entering fall of 2020 or later can receive up to $6000 per year for up to four years.\ \
Initial Eligibility
To be considered for the Regents’ Scholarship, you must:
- Be considered a Texas resident
- Be admitted as a freshman to Texas A&M University College Station, including the McAllen Higher Education Center, Engineering Academy at Blinn Bryan or Engineering Academy at Galveston.
- Be a first-generation college student (neither parent has earned a bachelor’s degree).
- Come from a family with a total income of less than $50,000 per year as verified through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Texas Application for Student Financial Aid (TASFA).
- Live on campus the entire first year, unless a special circumstance housing appeal is approved. Required for students at the College Station and Galveston campuses only.
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Program Requirements for Continued Eligibility
Once you have been awarded the Regents’ Scholarship, you must meet all of the following requirements each academic year to continue to receive the award:
- Satisfy the participation requirements of the Regents’ Scholarship Program through the Office for Student Success.
- Demonstrate financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Texas Application for Student Financial Aid (TASFA). You must submit the FAFSA or TASFA each year to verify your eligibility.
- Enroll full-time. Eligibility varies based on Enrollment Status. For details, please visit the Award Proration information page.
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). Meet Texas A&M's SAP standards each semester.
- Meet the 30/60/90 hour rule. You are required to have earned 30 hours by the end of your first academic year, 60 hours by the end of your second academic year, and 90 hours by the end of your third academic year. An academic year includes the fall, spring, and summer terms. Hours earned via transfer credit, dual credit, and AP/IB testing can be used to meet the 30/60/90 rule.
\ You must satisfy every requirement, regardless of the amount awarded. For more information, see the Regents' Scholars Program FAQ below and in the Scholarship Handbook. \ \
Duration
The scholarship is a four-year award as long as all requirements are met, including Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), meeting the 30/60/90 hour rule each academic year, continuing full-time enrollment, and completing the Regents’ Scholarship Program requirements.\ \
Application
You should complete your FAFSA or TASFA as soon as possible, or by February 15 at the latest to ensure it will be processed by Texas A&M in time for the February 15 priority deadline. To determine if you might be eligible to receive one of these scholarships, please see the FAQ below. \ \ Note: This program is limited to approximately 850 students each year. These scholarships are offered on a first-come, first-served basis as students have completed their financial aid application, turned in all requested documentation and our office has verified eligibility.\ \ \ \
Participation Requirements
Participate in the Regents’ Scholars Program through the Routh First-Generation Center in the Office for Student Success.
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Maintaining Eligibility after the first year
- Complete the FAFSA or TASFA and continue to possess financial need as defined by the Department of Education.
- Continue to enroll full-time.
- Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) as defined by Scholarships & Financial Aid, and
- Earn the appropriate hours to meet 30/60/90 hour rule.
- Living on campus their entire first year for students at the College Station and Galveston campus unless a special circumstance housing appeal is approved.
More information can be found in the FAQ below and in the Scholarship Handbook.
Regents' Scholarship Program FAQ
What is first-generation?
How do I apply and when is the deadline for the application?
When will I know if I receive the scholarship?
When do I need to complete the FAFSA or TASFA?
How long after I complete my FAFSA or TASFA will I have confirmation of my Regents' Scholarship?
What if I do not qualify after completing the FAFSA?
What if I do not qualify because I have too much financial aid/scholarships my first year at Texas A&M?
What if I lose eligibility after my first year?
Am I eligible for this scholarship if I am a non-resident student?
Am I eligible for this scholarship if I qualify as a resident student under the High School Graduation in Texas provision (Senate Bill 1528)?
Am I eligible for this scholarship if I am an International student?
Am I eligible for this scholarship if I am a Provisional Admit student?
Am I eligible for this scholarship if I am attend a campus other than Texas A&M University in College Station?
Am I required to live on campus my first year?
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Renewing Your Scholarship
What additional requirements must I meet to maintain my scholarship during my freshman year?
What are the requirements to retain eligibility from year to year?
What is the 30/60/90 hour rule?
What if I attend classes in the summer?
If I do not meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), can I continue to receive the scholarship?
What is Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)?
Will Q-dropping a class affect my eligibility for this scholarship?
Can my scholarship be reinstated if I withdraw from Texas A&M and return?
Will I be able to receive the Regents' Scholarship in my graduating semester if I am taking less than 12 hours?
Will I remain eligible in the future if my total family income is greater than $50,000?
Regents' Scholars Program
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