Grants

Grants are a valuable form of financial aid that help students pay for college without the need for repayment. At McLennan Community College, grants are awarded based on financial need and are available through federal, state, and institutional programs. These funds can significantly reduce the cost of education and make college more accessible for students pursuing their academic goals.
  1. Pell Grants
    A Federal Pell Grant is a subsidy provided by the U.S. government to undergraduate students with exceptional financial need to help pay for college.

    Review the Federal Pell Grants eligibility requirements.
  2. MCC Emergency Grant
    MCC emergency grants are awarded to students who encounter unexpected events or circumstances that could negatively affect their ability to continue their studies at McLennan. Emergency grants are awarded on a case-by-case basis and generally do not exceed $250.

    Learn more about the MCC Emergency Grant.
  3. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
    A Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is a grant for undergraduate students with exceptional financial need.

    Review FSEOG eligibility requirements.
  4. Texas Educational Opportunity Grant (TEOG) Program
    The Texas Educational Opportunity Grant (TEOG) Program provides financial aid to financially needy, Texas resident students enrolled in public two-year colleges in Texas, primarily for associate's degree or certificate programs.

    Review our TEOG program eligibility requirements.
  5. Texas Public Educational Grants (TPEG)
    These grants are awarded based on financial need and availability of TPEG funds. Students must be enrolled for at least six semester hours of college-credit coursework or the equivalent during each semester. Summer students (or continuing students who declare their intent to enroll at MCC in the following fall semester) must enroll in at least six semester hours during a nine-week term or four semester hours during a six-week term. A limited number of awards may be available to less-than-half-time students. Award amounts are based on a student’s unmet need.
  6. Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA)
    The Texas Application for State Financial Aid is used to collect information to help determine eligibility for state financial aid programs that are administered by institutions of higher education in the state of Texas. Students who are classified as Texas residents who cannot apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are encouraged to complete the TASFA.

    Determine whether you should complete the TASFA or the FAFSA application.