UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS

JIMMY CARTER EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL LA JOYA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

These schools in Texas offer free tuition to Texas residents who meet income qualifications. Some

programs also require that students meet other requirements such as SAT/ACT scores and GPA.

Detailed information is available on the school’s website. Students can apply for the Free Tuition

Programs by completing the FAFSA form.

You may be able to find similar programs at other universities.

Angelo State University – The Blue and Gold Guarantee

Lamar University – Lamar Promise Program

Midwestern State University – Mustang Guarantee Program

Prairie View A&M University – Panther Promise

Sam Houston State University – Bearkat Promise

Stephen F. Austin University – Purple Promise Guarantee

Tarleton State University – Texas Tuition Guarantee

Texas A&M International University – DUSTY Promise

Texas A&M University College Station – Aggie Assurance

Texas A&M University Corpus Christi – Islander Guarantee

Texas A&M University Galveston – Aggie Assurance

Texas A&M University Texarkana – The Eagle Promise

Texas State University San Marcos – Bobcat Promise

Texas Tech University – The Red Raider Guarantee

University of Houston – Cougar Promise

University of North Texas – Emerald Eagle Scholars Program

University of Texas Dallas – Tuition Promise

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley – Advantage Tuition Guarantee

University of Texas Tyler – Pathway to Success Program

University of Texas El Paso – UTEP Promise

West Texas A&M University – The Buff Promise

J I M M Y C A R T E R E A R L Y C O L L E G E H I G H S C H O O L

FREE TUITION PROGRAMS

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PROGRAM NAME PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Pre-Medical Honors

College with Baylor

College of Medicine

High school seniors applying to UTRGV and desiring to enter the Pre-Medical

Honors Program with Baylor College of Medicine must complete the UTRGV

application at Apply Texas and a PHC application.

https://webapps.utrgv.edu/aa/phc

Program selection criteria include: residence in South Texas; strong academic

performance; above-average standardized test scores (students must take the

SAT to be considered for entrance into the PHC); letters of recommendation from

high school teachers, counselors or administrators; interviews with UTRGV and

BCM faculty and staff; maturity; motivation and other attributes reflecting

exceptional achievement among high school students. Students who have

already graduated from high school, or those who will receive their high school

diplomas during or at the end of their freshmen year of college, are not eligible

for the program.

EMSAP—Early Medical

School Acceptance

Program

The Early Medical School Acceptance Program (EMSAP) is designed to provide a

rigorous undergraduate educational experience to ensure that students who are

economically and/or educationally disadvantaged receive the academic exposure

and preparation required to successfully pursue a medical education. Upon

acceptance to EMSAP, students will receive conditional acceptance to The

University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB) School of Medicine, if

they complete all EMSAP requirements and graduate from The University of

Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV). EMSAP has a productive record in recruiting

talented students to attend medical school at UTMB.

UTRGV/UT-Austin

College of Pharmacy

Program

The CPP is best described as a “Pre-Pharmacy + 2 + 2” program. Students

admitted into the CPP are provided with a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).

The MOA details the CPP requirements which include GPA, PCAT Scores,

community service, and other criteria. Students are expected to complete all

pharmacy pre-requisites at UTRGV and all contractual MOA requirements. Upon

successful completion, the CPP student applies to The University of Texas at

Austin College of Pharmacy (UTCOP) and is guaranteed an interview.

If the applicant to the UTCOP is successful in each required step, the student

matriculates to the Austin campus to complete the first two professional years of

the pharmacy curriculum, and then returns to the UTRGV Edinburg campus to

complete the professional third and fourth years of the pharmacy curriculum.

UTRGV Guerra Honors

Program

Provides capable and interested undergraduate students at UTPA a means of

enriching their college education. ACT composite of 24 or higher. SAT composite

of 1110 or higher. High school graduation in top 10%. Students will be aided in

their academic and professional ambitions.

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University of Texas at

Austin Freshman

Scholarship

Application

You must apply and gain admissions into UT-Austin. Once you do,

apply for the FAFSA.

Any additional scholarships may be found in the following list.

Contact the scholarships and financial aid office to find out what

scholarship are applicable to you and what the application

procedures are.

UT-Austin’s Forty

Acres Scholars

Program

The Forty Acres Scholars Program is the premier full-ride, merit-

based scholarship for UT-Austin. Administered by the Texas Exes,

this scholarship program connects scholars with the

University’s brightest faculty and distinguished alumni.

The program seeks well-rounded students who’ve shown evidence

of academic achievement, breadth and depth of effective leadership

experiences, and a commitment to community service.

University of

Houston Freshman

Scholarship

Application

If you can demonstrate academic excellence and leadership, you

may qualify for a University of Houston scholarship.

Look at the website to see all available options.

Each listed scholarship has different qualifications and rules.

If you’re interested and gain admissions into the University of

Houston, ensure that you apply to all scholarships that are

applicable to you.

University of

Houston Alumni

Association

Scholarships

The University of Houston Alumni Association makes sure that

needy, deserving students get financial help that allows them to be

Cougars. They gave out $232,000 in scholarships last year.

For students, both incoming and current, the Alumni Association

offers a variety of scholarships, from $500 to four years of tuition.

See the website for all the scholarship opportunities. Apply to all

the scholarships that are applicable to you.

University of

Houston Frontier

Fiesta Scholarship

Every year, the Frontier Fiesta Association gives scholarships to

deserving incoming freshman. These scholarships not only reward

academic achievement, but also recognize outstanding efforts in

community service.

Must submit complete application, with official transcript and

overall GPA, a 500-word essay describing your activities in your

leadership roles, and 2 letters of recommendation.

Texas State Freshman

Scholarship

Application

Texas State offers three categories of academic scholarships for

incoming freshmen.

If admitted to the university, please note and see all the scholarships

that are applicable to you and apply with the financial aid office.

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University of Texas at

Dallas Eugene

McDermott Scholars

Program

The McDermott Scholars program provides select University of

Texas at Dallas students with a rigorous and personalized education

as well as intensive extracurricular activities.

The McDermott Scholars Program covers all expenses at UT-

Dallas, in concert with a diverse array of intensive extracurricular

experiences, including internships, travel, and cultural enrichment.

See website for requirements, rules, and regulations.

University of Texas at

San Antonio General

Scholarships

Must apply to the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Student must have ACT or SAT scores on file with the university.

Student will be granted scholarships based on application file.

See website for potential scholarships that are applicable to

you.

UTSA Distinguished

Presidential

Scholarship

UTSA is committed to the success of its students. To recognize

student’s academic achievements in high school, UTSA offers the

Distinguished Presidential Scholarship. Qualified incoming

freshman can receive up to $24,000 for four years just by applying

to UTSA.

All qualifications are based on class ranking and/or test scores (ACT

and SAT Composite scores)

See website for scholarship breakdown.

South Texas College

Valley Scholars

Graduate from an accredited Hidalgo County high school.

Graduate in the top 10% or with an 85 or better GPA.

Maintain a 3.25 GPA or better for any college courses completed

during high school.

Be TSI College Ready or TSI Exempt.

Submit a completed FAFSA application with the STC Financial Aid

Office.

Request Student Analysis Report to be sent to the STC Financial Aid

Office.

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Texas A&M College

Station Scholarships

Students apply for all university-level scholarships through the

Apply Texas application. Scholarship deadline is December 1.

Consideration is given to academic achievement, leadership,

community service, special talents, first-generation college status,

and academic achievement under difficult circumstances.

See website to note which scholarships you can apply for.

Texas A&M Corpus

Christi Scholarship

Programs

Texas A&M Corpus Christi offers a variety of academically

competitive scholarships for all students.

Get in contact with the Scholarship Office to get assistance with all

the scholarships that you qualify for.

See website for further details and instructions to apply for the

scholarships that are applicable to you.

Texas A&M Kingsville

Scholarship

Programs

Texas A&M University—Kingsville offers a wide variety of awards to

students that demonstrate outstanding academic achievement,

leadership, and financial need.

See website to note what scholarships you can apply for

Texas A&M Kingsville

Presidential Award

Scholarship

The Presidential Scholarship is offered to incoming freshmen. It is

a four-year scholarship that varies from $1,000 to $14,000 per year.

Student must rank in the top 25%, have an ACT of 23 or better,

SAT of 1070 or better, and must maintain a 3.0 GPA while at

Kingsville.