Grants

Federal Pell Grant

The Federal Pell Grant is a need-based form of financial aid awarded to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor’s or professional degree. Eligibility is determined primarily by your financial information reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), including factors such as income, family size, and assets. Final award amounts are calculated once the College receives your Institutional Student Information Report (ISIR) from the U.S. Department of Education.

Pell Grants do not have to be repaid, as long as you remain enrolled and attend your classes. Award amounts vary each year based on federal guidelines and your enrollment status. While full-time enrollment (12 or more credit hours) qualifies you for the maximum award, students enrolled in fewer hours may still receive funding on a prorated basis.

Students may receive Pell Grant funding for up to 600% of their lifetime eligibility (equivalent to approximately six years of full-time enrollment). This percentage includes all Pell Grant funds received at any institution. You can view your lifetime usage by logging into studentaid.gov. Once the 600% limit is reached, students are no longer eligible to receive Pell Grant funds.

All other eligible financial aid may be awarded in addition to the Pell Grant.

Pell Grant Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for a Federal Pell Grant, students must meet the following requirements:

• Demonstrate financial need based on information submitted on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Be an undergraduate student who has not earned a bachelor’s or professional degree
• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
• Have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Be enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program at Ranger College
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress (SAP) as defined by the Ranger College Financial Aid Office
• Not be in default on a federal student loan or owe a repayment on a federal grant

Award amounts and eligibility are determined by federal guidelines and may vary based on enrollment status and financial need.

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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

FSEOG is awarded to undergraduates with exceptional financial need, with priority given to Federal Pell Grants recipients with the lowest Expected Family Contributions (EFC). Students will be awarded FSEOG based on the availability of funds at the College on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are depleted. The College cannot guarantee that every eligible student will receive an FSEOG award. The annual maximum and minimum awards are set by federal regulations. Priority will be given to students who receive Federal Pell Grants and have a zero EFC. The amount generally ranges from $300 to $800 per semester.

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Texas Education Opportunity Grant (TEOG)

The Texas Educational Opportunity Grant (TEOG) is a state-funded program designed to assist Texas residents with financial need who are pursuing an associate degree. Funding is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until all funds are depleted.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be classified by the institution as a Texas resident
• Show financial need
• Have applied for any available financial aid 
• Register for the Selective Service, unless exempt
• Be enrolled at least half time as an undergraduate at an eligible 2-year institution
• Not have attempted more than 30 semester credit hours (excluding credits for dual enrollment or by examination)
• Not have already earned an associates or bachelors degree
• Not be concurrently receiving a TEXAS grant
• Not have been convicted or: 
  • Any felony; or
  • Any offense under the law of any jurisdiction involving a controlled substance as defined by the Health and Safety Code Chapter 481

In certain cases, a hardship or special circumstance may allow students to receive TEOG funds while enrolled less than half-time or if they fall below satisfactory academic progress requirements. All hardship requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Financial Aid Office.

Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG)

The Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG) is a state-funded program designed to assist Texas residents with financial need, particularly those who may not qualify for federal grants such as the Pell Grant or Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG). Funding is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis in accordance with state regulations until all funds are depleted.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a Texas resident
• Show financial need
• Seeking their first bachelor's degree
• Register for the Selective Service, unless exempt