- Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG)
This is a need-based grant which requires that recipients be Texas residents and enrolled full-time. Application for this grant is made through the Financial Aid Office. Funds are awarded on a first come first served basis. The Grant maximum is currently $3,808 per academic year. Upon enrollment verification, funds are directly credited to the student’s UMHB account.
- Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP)
Eligibility for this need-based grant is determined after TEG eligibility has been established. LEAP recipients will also be TEG recipients following the same criteria as outlined for TEG recipients. Funds are awarded on a first come first served basis. The Grant maximum is currently $5,000 per academic year. Upon enrollment verification, funds are directly credited to the student’s UMHB account.
- Special Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (SLEAP)
Eligibility for this need-based grant is determined after TEG eligibility has been established. SLEAP recipients will also be TEG recipients following the same criteria as outlined for TEG recipients. Funds are awarded on a first come first served basis. The Grant maximum is currently $5,000 per academic year. Upon enrollment verification, funds are directly credited to the student’s UMHB account.
- State Funded Scholarships
There are various scholarships funded by the state of Texas available to students. These scholarships are need-based and have individual academic criteria. Examples of these scholarships include Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program, Early High School Graduation Scholarship Program, Fifth-Year Accounting Student Scholarship Program, License Plate Insignia Scholarship Program, and various Nursing Scholarships.
- Texas College Work Program
This college work program (need based) allows a student to work on campus at the prevailing minimum wage. Work awards are calculated on 13 hours per week for each 15-week semester. The maximum work award will be indicated on the student’s award letter. Time sheets are completed online daily and are submitted to the Business Office by the student’s supervisor. Checks are issued bi-monthly through the Cashier’s Office and must be used to pay any outstanding balance on the student’s account. If the student does not have an outstanding balance, the check will be issued directly to the student.