Frequently Asked Questions
The Javelina Promise Program will cover tuition and mandatory fees for eligible students by first applying federal and state aid, such as Pell Grant and TEXAS Grant, scholarships, and other gift aid. Any remaining tuition and mandatory fees not covered by the aforementioned programs, will be covered by this award
Students who meet all of the following requirements:
- Are admitted as an undergraduate first-time in college or as a new undergraduate transfer student
- Are Texas residents
- Are admitted to a degree-seeking program and working on your first bachelor’s degree
- Have a total household income of less than $65,000
- Have a valid FAFSA or TASFA (if not eligible to complete a FAFSA) on file
- Demonstrate Financial Need according to your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA)
- Maintain a 2.5 Institutional GPA
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements
- Enroll for 12 semester credit hours or more during the fall and spring semesters at Texas A&M University-Kingsville
- Stay continuously enrolled each semester to remain eligible for the award
- Are not in default on an educational loan
New first-time in college students who meet eligibility requirements may receive the award for 8 long semesters or upon graduation, whichever occurs first. New undergraduate transfer students who meet eligibility requirements will be pro-rated based on how many credits they have completed to determine how long they may receive the award for.
There is no application for the Javelina Promise. All students will be automatically considered. However, students must complete their FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or TASFA (Texas Application for State Financial Aid) to be considered for this program.
No, this program will only cover tuition and mandatory fees.
If meeting all criteria for the Javelina Promise, students can expect to see the award in their financial aid award package after bills have been posted for the Fall or Spring semester. This will usually occur in early August for Fall or early January for Spring. Any remaining tuition and mandatory fees not covered by federal and state aid, such as Pell Grant, TEXAS Grant, scholarships, waivers and other gift aid, will be covered by this award.
Yes, U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens who meet Title IV Aid Eligibility Requirements are eligible for financial aid and encouraged to complete a FAFSA. All aid will be disbursed as long as students meet the respective program’s requirements.
Senate Bill 1528 students may submit a Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) in order to be considered for state and institutional aid, including the Javelina Opportunity Award.
To be considered for the Javelina Promise, the deadline to submit the FAFSA and all required documents is the 12th class day of the semester you are attending. For important dates and deadlines, please refer to our academic calendar.