State Programs

  1. Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG)

    This is a need-based grant which requires that recipients be Texas residents and enrolled full-time. The application for this grant is made through the Financial Aid Office. Funds are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Upon enrollment verification, funds are directly credited to the student’s UMHB account.

  2. 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 Fifth-Year Accounting Student Scholarship Program and the License Plate Insignia Scholarship Program.

  3. Texas College Work Program

    This college work program (need-based) allows students 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. Timesheets are completed online daily and require the approval of the student's supervisor. Earnings are issued bi-weekly through the University's payroll system.  By accepting the Work-Study award, the student agrees the earnings will be applied by the University to any outstanding balance on the student’s account. If the student does not have a due balance, the earnings will be issued directly to the student. Applicable federal and state withholding will apply to earnings.