# Aggie One Stop
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**Parent**: https://aggie.tamu.edu/financial-aid/types-of-aid/scholarships/international-student-scholarships
# Greater Texas Foundation Aggie Scholars Program
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The Greater Texas Foundation (GTF) Aggie Scholars Program is designed to assist graduates of early college high school programs in attaining their degree from Texas A&M University. The Aggie Scholars Program is funded by the Greater Texas Foundation, a statewide education grant maker, based in Bryan, Texas.\
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### Eligibility and Duration
In order to be eligible, you must be a graduate of an early college high school program as defined by the [Texas Education Agency](https://tea.texas.gov/academics/college-career-and-military-prep/early-college-high-school-echs). The Greater Texas Foundation Aggie Scholarship is a three (3) year award, payable in six (6) stipends.\
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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid ([FAFSA](https://studentaid.gov/)) or Texas Application for State Financial Aid ([TASFA](https://aggie.tamu.edu/financial-aid/apply-for-aid/tasfa)) is required by April 15. First year recipients are required to live on campus for their first year. Greater Texas Foundation Aggie Scholars must maintain a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPR and yearly complete 30 hours over each academic year (total over fall, spring, and summer terms).\
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### GTF Aggie Scholars Program Requirements
Please visit the [GTF Aggie Scholars Learning Community](https://studentsuccess.tamu.edu/learning-communities/gtf-aggie-scholars) website.\
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## GTF Aggie Scholars Program FAQ
## [What is an Early College High School?](#a-whatisanearlycollegehighschool-64uT54)
An early college high school is a school designed so that students can earn both a high school diploma and either an Associate's degree or up to two years of credit toward a Bachelor's degree simultaneously.\
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For more information on Early College High Schools, and to view a list of eligible schools, visit [Texas Education Agency](https://tea.texas.gov/academics/college-career-and-military-prep/early-college-high-school-echs) website.
## [How do I become eligible for the Greater Texas Foundation Aggie Scholars Program?](#a-howdoibecomeeligibleforthegreatertexasfoundationaggiescholarsprogram-_usxYt)
To be eligible for the Greater Texas Foundation Aggie Scholars Program you must meet the following requirements:
- Be a graduate of an early college high school program recognized by Educate Texas,
- Submit the [ApplyTexas Admissions and Scholarship Application](http://www.goapplytexas.org) or the [Common App](https://www.commonapp.org/) by the scholarship deadline of March 15. Students must also submit a Self-Reported Transcript Academic Record (STAR) in order to be considered for freshman scholarships, and
- Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid ([FAFSA](https://studentaid.gov/)) by March 15.
## [How do I apply and when is the deadline for the application?](#a-howdoiapplyandwhenisthedeadlinefortheapplication-9dAjbC)
Applicants who are offered a place in the cohort must have completed their application using the [Common App](http://commonapp.org/) or [Apply Texas](https://www.applytexas.org/) by December 1. They also must have their Free Application for Federal Student Aid ([FAFSA](https://studentaid.gov/)) on file by April 15 prior to their admission year to remain in the cohort.
## [What is considered in the application process?](#a-whatisconsideredintheapplicationprocess-tdNjhy)
Consideration is given to academic achievement in a college preparatory curriculum within the context of a student's academic environment. Additional factors for selection include, but are not limited to: leadership, community service, special talents, first-generation college status, and academic achievement under difficult circumstances.
## [What if I do not qualify because I have too much financial aid/scholarships my first year at Texas A&M University?](#a-whatifidonotqualifybecauseihavetoomuchfinancialaidscholarshipsmyfirstyearattexasaampmuniversity-nYiz9W)
If you exceed your cost of attendance or demonstrated financial need your Greater Texas Foundation Aggie Scholarship may be reduced or eliminated that year. If your Greater Texas Foundation Aggie Scholarship is cancelled during your first year, you will not be eligible to receive the scholarship in future years. All outside resources and scholarships must be reported to Texas A&M University as soon as possible. To report an outside scholarship, you should submit the Student Data Form available at [Howdy](http://howdy.tamu.edu/). Click the My Finances tab and enter the Financial Aid Portal.
## [What are the requirements for the Greater Texas Foundation Aggie Scholars Program?](#a-whataretherequirementsforthegreatertexasfoundationaggiescholarsprogram-h4uKaw)
To maintain eligibility, you must meet the following requirements:
- Participate in the GTF Aggie Scholars Learning Community;
- Attend orientation prior to the start of classes;
- Maintain a cumulative 2.50 or higher GPR each semester;
- Complete a minimum of 30 hours each Academic Year;
- Serve as a volunteer recruiter and university ambassador;
- Continue to possess financial need as defined by the Department of Education.
- All first year recipients must live on campus for the first year.
## [When will I know if I receive the scholarship? OR How will I know if I am selected as a potential scholarship recipient?](#a-whenwilliknowifireceivethescholarshiporhowwilliknowifiamselectedasapotentialscholarshiprecipient-OqnHOn)
You will learn whether you were selected to receive the Greater Texas Foundation Aggie Scholarship in a letter from Scholarships & Financial Aid. You will be notified in the Spring of an estimated Greater Texas Foundation scholarship amount that could vary depending on your total financial aid package, including grants and outside scholarships.
## [When do I need to complete the FAFSA?](#a-whendoineedtocompletethefafsa-Ok8f-X)
We recommend that you complete the FAFSA by April 15.
## [Am I eligible for this scholarship if I am a Texas A&M University at Galveston student?](#a-amieligibleforthisscholarshipifiamatexasaampmuniversityatgalvestonstudent-MFAN25)
No. Students attending Texas A&M University at Galveston are not eligible for the Greater Texas Foundation Aggie Scholars Program or scholarship due to the learning community component required of the scholarship. Only students attending Texas A&M University at College Station are eligible.
## [Am I eligible for this scholarship if I qualify as a resident student under House Bill 1403/the High School Graduation in Texas provision (Senate Bill 1528)?](#a-amieligibleforthisscholarshipifiqualifyasaresidentstudentunderhousebill1403thehighschoolgraduationintexasprovisionsenatebill1528-F645YW)
Yes, students qualifying as a resident through the [High School Graduation in Texas provision](https://aggie.tamu.edu/billing-and-payments/residency-for-in-state-tuition/establishing-residency) are eligible to receive the Greater Texas Foundation Aggie Scholarship. You must complete the Texas Application for State Financial Aid ([TASFA](http://www.collegeforalltexans.com/index.cfm?objectid=D465D848-EA0F-C0EA-5209BC8C89262877)) by April 15.
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