Texas Reskilling Grant
Texas Reskilling Grants are available to assist former undergraduate students who are within 12 months of graduation with their return to complete a degree. In addition to other financial aid, returning students who have been admitted and meet all eligibility criteria will be considered for an award ranging from $500-$2,500 for summer and fall 2021. Funding is limited.
Students must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Texas resident eligible for in-state tuition as determined by the institution;
- Have filed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA);
- Have financial need and are eligible for federal Title IV aid;
- Have affirmed they have been affected by COVID-19;
- *Be enrolled in an eligible undergraduate program on either a full-time or part-time basis;
- Have not been enrolled in an accredited postsecondary institution in the previous academic (long) semester or previous six months;
- Be within 12 months of completing their credential program.
*Approved Majors:
Business & Engineering Related Degrees: Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Information Systems, Management, Marketing, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Hospitality and Tourism, Engineering Technology
Health Related Degrees: Addiction Studies, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Communication Disorders, Dietetics, Exercise Science, Health, Kinesiology, Nursing, Nutritional Science, Rehabilitation Services
Education Related Degrees: Early Care and Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Bilingual Education and Interdisciplinary Studies
Social Services: Social Work, Criminal Justice, Sociology and Psychology
Texas Reskilling Grant awards will only be used to provide last dollar financial aid and will only be applied towards the student’s tuition and required fees, after any federal, state, or institutional gift aid the student has received. Additionally, awards cannot exceed an eligible student’s demonstrated financial need.
Click Here to Complete an Interest Form
For additional information or assistance call 956-882-3814 or email carlo.tamayo@utrgv.edu.