The Conditional Grant Program is available to eligible students pursuing a degree in civil engineering or a department approved operational business discipline. The Conditional Grant Program will consider both Texas public and private four-year institutions.

Students accepted into the program receive up to $3,000 per semester or $6,000 per academic year, based on financial need.

Application

Please read below for eligibility requirements. If you are eligible, we encourage you to contact the CGP Coordinator at (866) 554-4330.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the Conditional Grant Program, you must be economically disadvantaged, and you must also:

• be a Texas resident eligible to work in the U.S.,
• have a minimum high school grade point average of 3.00 on a four-point scale, or
  • a minimum score of 900 on the SAT or
  • a minimum score of 21 on the ACT,
• plan to attend an accredited four-year Texas public or private college or university as a full-time student (minimum 12 semester hours),
• declare an intent to seek a four-year degree in civil engineering or a department approved operational business discipline,
• agree to work for TxDOT for two years immediately following graduation, and
• not be more than 30 days delinquent in providing child support under a court order or written repayment plan.

Students already enrolled in an undergraduate program are eligible if they meet income requirements and:

• are Texas residents eligible to work in the U.S.,
• have a minimum overall GPA of 2.50 on a four-point scale,
• attend or have enrolled at an accredited four-year Texas public or private college or university and maintain a minimum of 12 semester hours,
• declare or intend to declare a major in civil engineering or a department approved operational business discipline,
• agree to work for TxDOT for two years immediately after graduation,
• are not more than 30 days delinquent in providing child support under a court order or written repayment plan, and
• are not currently repaying TxDOT for a previously awarded conditional grant.

Economically Disadvantaged Eligibility Criteria Plan Year 2015 - 2016

The income level guidelines below are used to determine if a family is considered economically disadvantaged.

The figures shown under family size and income level represent amounts equal to 225% of the income amounts established by the U.S. Census Bureau for determining poverty status. The poverty guidelines are based on data listed in the Federal Register, effective Jan. 22, 2015.

225% Federal Poverty Level

Note: The application deadline is March 1 of every year. For more information, please call toll-free (866) 554-4330, or read more about the Conditional Grant Program Rules.