Financial Aid for Continuing Education

If you're taking a continuing education (CE) workforce course, your tuition can be funded with the Texas Public Educational Grant (TPEG). CE TPEG funding is available if you're an eligible student with demonstrated need, and you enroll in continuing education workforce courses.

You may also apply for scholarship opportunities with the TCC Foundation.

How much of my school costs will CE TPEG funding cover?

You may be awarded up to $533 per semester with an annual maximum of $1,600. Award is tuition-based only.

You are responsible for purchasing your books and paying any remaining unpaid tuition.

If you are enrolled in certain higher cost programs, you may receive higher quarterly amounts but are still subject to the $1,600 annual limit.

Am I eligible for a CE TPEG grant?

To be eligible for a CE TPEG grant, you must:

  • Demonstrate financial need,
  • Enroll in a state formula-funded class,
    • State formula-funded classes are career or occupational courses and can be identified in Hello!TCC by the 4th character in the course rubric (I.e., ACNT-1002). Generally, all course rubrics with a letter other than X in the 4th character are approved for state funding and are eligible for TPEG awards.
    • View our CE Course Descriptions through Hello!TCC.
  • Have your academic progress evaluated annually in August, and
  • Receive a grade of CR in 50% of the courses for which you enroll, in order to maintain your eligibility for the next academic year.

If you receive other tuition assistance resources, you may not be eligible for CE TPEG.

If you have been awarded financial aid for credit courses (by completing your FAFSA), you are ineligible for CE TPEG during the same academic year.

How do I apply for a CE TPEG grant?

CE TPEG grant funding is available for fall, spring, and summer semesters. Funding is limited and priority will be given to early applicants.

To apply,

  1. Register for an eligible state formula-funded class, career, or occupational course.
    • You can register online through MyTCCTrack or in-person at your campus's Admissions and Registrar Office. Learn more about how to register for CE courses.
    • Payment is due at the time of registration. If you are approved to receive a CE TPEG grant, you may be eligible for a refund.
  2. Complete and sign the 2024–2025 CE TPEG financial aid application (PDF)Listen.
  3. Submit your completed CE TPEG application to your campus Student Financial Aid Services office.

Contact Us

For more information or help with the CE TPEG application, contact your campus Student Financial Aid Services office.

Updated November 15, 2024