STEPHENVILLE, Texas —Tarleton State University, one of the fastest growing public universities in Texas, has partnered with Dallas County Promise to provide students yet another affordable pathway to access a quality college education.
The Dallas County Promise program aims to help high school students navigate their best-fit postsecondary options, with the goal of success not only in college but career and life. Promise Scholars can be offered last-dollar tuition grants at Tarleton State, which is committed to student success through each stage of the educational and economic journey.
“Our partnership with Dallas County Promise emphasizes our determination for educational opportunity and affordability,” said Tarleton State President Dr. James Hurley. “We are committed to ensuring success for all students.”
Students who sign up with Dallas County Promise are eligible for full tuition at Tarleton State when they meet the following criteria:
— Texas Resident
— PELL Grant eligible
— Family adjusted gross income of $85,000 or less
— Admitted to Tarleton State, having graduated in the top 50% of their high school graduating class
— Enrolled full-time (12 credit hours)
— Meet satisfactory academic progress requirements for the grant support to continue from one academic year to the next
The grant covers required fees but not additional costs such as books, supplies, transportation or housing.
The agreement, good for five years, was inked by both entities in May.
“We are excited to partner with Tarleton State University to offer our students an additional affordable pathway to obtaining a postsecondary degree,” said Phillip Fabian, Senior Director of Dallas County Promise. “Tarleton State is an exceptional institution, and we are confident they will help prepare our students for success in the workforce.”
For more information about Dallas County Promise, visit https://dallascountypromise.org/. To learn how to become a Tarleton Texan, visit www.tarleton.edu/becomeatexan/index.html.
A founding member of The Texas A&M System, Tarleton State University is breaking records — in enrollment, research, scholarship, athletics, philanthropy and engagement — while transforming the lives of approximately 18,000 students in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Bryan and online. For 125 years, Tarleton State has been committed to accessible higher education opportunities for all while helping students grow academically, socially and professionally through programs that emphasize real world learning and address regional, state and national needs.