Top 10 Percent Scholarship

The 80^th Texas legislature created the Top 10 Percent Scholarship to encourage students who graduate in the top 10 percent of their high school class to attend a Texas public institution of higher education.

Students who meet the initial eligibility requirements listed below will be notified by the TJC Scholarship Office.  Other than completion of the 2009 – 2010 FAFSA, no additional application is necessary to be considered for this scholarship.

Initial Eligibility Requirements

• Be a Texas resident;
• Demonstrate financial need (to be determined by the college or university financial aid office);
• Complete a 2009 – 2010 FAFSA or TASFA (if applicable) and file by April 1, 2009.  Important Note:  The FAFSA or TASFA must be on file with the TJC Financial Aid Office by April 1, 2009 and cannot be in a REJECT status;
• Complete Recommended or Distinguished Achievement HS curriculum;
• Rank in the top 10 percent of high school graduating class;
• Graduate from an accredited high school in Texas;
• Enroll full-time in a Texas public 2-year or 4-year college or university in fall 2009.

Complete program information available at the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.