As the cost of higher education becomes increasingly expensive, Texas Southern University is committed to helping eligible students in need of financial aid focus on getting good grades, not money.
In a news release, TSU announced the launch of a new awards program called Tiger Promise. Eligible students will have their tuition covered as well as any mandatory tuition not met by federal/state aid or scholarships.
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To be eligible, applicants must be first-year freshmen or transfer students with an adjusted gross income of $125,000 (or less), TSU said. New students are eligible for four years or eight consecutive semesters (including summer and winter terms). Transfer students, on the other hand, are eligible for two years (four consecutive semesters). To maintain eligibility, students must have a 2.5 GPA and earn at least 30 credit hours each year.
A brief explanation of eligibility requirements.
Be a resident of Texas.
I am a first-time new student or transfer student.
Meet the household income requirement of $125,000 or less as determined by Pell Grant eligibility.
For the fall semester, please submit your FAFSA or TASFA application by April 1, 2025.
Please complete your application by March 1, 2025 for fall admissions and by October 1, 2025 for spring admissions.
Prizes will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to funding availability.
“The Tiger Promise underscores our commitment to the transformative power of education,” TSU President James W. Crawford III said in a statement. “By investing in students through this promise, we will develop a skilled workforce and advance opportunities for them who can contribute to the economic vitality of our state.”
Don’t worry, current students, you too can get a piece of the Tiger Promise. According to TSU, current undergraduate students must meet continuing student eligibility criteria, including maintaining a 2.5 GPA and enrolling in 30 credit hours. People who have been readmitted to TSU may also be eligible.
“These are undergraduate degree-seeking students who have previously attended TSU but have not enrolled for one year or three consecutive semesters (fall, summer, spring),” TSU explained in a news release. “Those seeking readmission must submit a (re)admission application by the admissions deadline to be eligible for the Tiger Promise.”
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What does TSU’s Tiger Promise not cover? Late fees, late registration fees, overtime credit fees, class retake fees, drop fees, and fees for ancillary services such as parking fees and citation fees.
“At TSU, we believe all students deserve the opportunity to pursue their dreams without the burden of increased financial stress,” said Dr. Latisha Addison, executive director of Student Financial Success. “We understand that finances are a determining factor in where students go to university. We are pleased to offer this promise. We look forward to supporting all of our future Tigers with this program.”
For more information, please visit the TSU website.
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