Highest Ranking High School Graduate Exemption

Amount: Tuition only (two semesters of first regular session)
The highest ranking graduate of each accredited high school in Texas is exempt from tuition only at public colleges in Texas for two semesters of the first regular session following graduation from high school.
 For more information about this exemption or the application process, please contact the University of Houston’s Office of Student Financial Services at (713) 743-1010, option 6.

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State Funded Scholarships

The state of Texas provides funding for multiple scholarships available to outstanding students attending Texas colleges and universities.

Some of the scholarships will require students to maintain a certain GPA or be part of a specific degree program. Additionally, most of the scholarships require students to be a Texas resident.

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Undergraduate and postgraduate students

Undergraduate and postgraduate students

• Unlimited free access is available for all University websites and the full range of Library resources.
• High speed access to all non-University websites, with a 10GB monthly data allowance.
• It's all done for you automatically — no need to sign up, pay up, or set up!

Additional dataUndergraduate and postgraduate students can purchase additional data if the monthly allowance of 10GB is used up before the end of the month.

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Scholarship Drop-Box

We are in the process of transitioning from paper-based to online applications for our scholarships. A number of scholarships have already been set-up for online application with others soon to follow. Scholarships that now require an online application can readily be recognised with a 

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What kinds of scholarships are available?

Some scholarships for college are merit-based. You earn them by meeting or exceeding certain standards set by the scholarship-giver.

Merit scholarships might be awarded based on academic achievement or on a combination of academics and a special talent, trait, or interest. Other scholarships are based on financial need. 

Many scholarships are geared toward particular groups of people; for instance, there are scholarships for women or high school seniors. And some are available because of where you or your parent work, or because you come from a certain background (for instance, there are scholarships for military families).

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Bernard and Audre Rapoport MCC First Generation Scholarships

hard copies of transcripts,

 and online letters of recommendation by January 15. Funds are limited and competition is high, so it is recommended that students apply

and

 submit all required documentation as early as possible for the best chance of earning a scholarship.

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UCF Foundation

The First Generation Matching Grant Program provides grants to undergraduate students enrolled in state universities who have financial need.

 The University of Central Florida has one of the highest enrollment rates of first-generation students, with the number being over 12,000. Most of these students have an EFC of over $8,000,

leaving a substantial gap between the cost of attendance and the available funding.

 This program makes a dollar-for-dollar match on private contributions to support these students.

If you think you qualify and plan on attending the University of Central Florida, contact the financial aid office for applications and further information on receiving funding.

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