Prairie View A&M University Summer Covenant
Due to the current recession, the financial aid officials at Prairie View A&M University understand that families and students need help with meeting the increasing costs of higher education. Hence, we would like to introduce the Prairie View A&M University Summer Covenant.
The PVAMU Summer Covenant will provide eligible students with access to an affordable education. Prairie View A&M University faculty will assist PVAMU covenant recipients with acquiring the 'academic tools' necessary to help the United States become more globally competitive. Thus, improving the likelihood of our of students finding jobs that are both fulfilling and critical to the 'financial turnaround' of our country.
Undergraduate Award Amounts
Undergraduate students that register for summer classes early and meet the Undergraduate Scholarship criteria below may qualify for an award that will cover mandatory tuition and fees.
Maximum Award Amounts
Ten Week Session |
Credit Hours |
Award Amount |
12 |
$ 2,445.00 |
11 |
$ 2,254.00 |
10 |
$ 2,063.00 |
9 |
$ 1,872.00 |
8 |
$ 1,681.00 |
7 |
$ 1,490.00 |
6 |
$ 1,290.00 |
|
Maximum Award Amounts
Five Week Session |
Credit Hours |
Award Amount |
7 |
$1,443.00 |
6 |
$1,252.00 |
|
Please note that due to the limited availability of funds, the Covenant will be awarded on a "first-come, first-served" basis. Students that receive the award are expected to complete the classes associated with the enrollment, those who drop courses will have their scholarships reduced or rescinded!
Undergraduate Scholarship Criteria
- U.S. Citizen and Texas resident; (Students that are both eligible non-citizens and Texas Residents are also eligible).
- Enrolled in a minimum of six hours; (Must register before aid will be awarded!)
- Degree-seeking at Prairie View A&M University;
- Must complete a 2008 - 2009 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA);
- Must have financial need as defined by federal regulations;
- Attempted hours cannot exceed 130 hours;
- Must certify that they are not in default on a federal student loan and do not owe money on a federal student grant;
- Students with prior degrees (except Associate Degree) are automatically disqualified;
- When combined with other forms of financial aid, the PVAMU Covenant cannot exceed the Office of Student Financial Aid's Summer Cost of Attendance.
Graduate Award Amounts
Graduate students that register for summer classes early and meet the Graduate Scholarship criteria below may qualify for an award that will cover Mandatory Tuition and Fees.
Maximum Award Amounts
Ten Week Session |
Credit Hours |
Award Amount |
12 |
$ 2,805.00 |
11 |
$ 2,584.00 |
10 |
$ 2,363.00 |
9 |
$ 2,142.00 |
8 |
$ 1,921.00 |
7 |
$ 1,700.00 |
6 |
$ 1,470.00 |
|
Maximum Award Amounts
Five Week Session |
Credit Hours |
Award Amount |
7 |
$1,653.00 |
6 |
$1,432.00 |
|
Please note that due to the limited availability of funds, the Covenant will be awarded on a "first-come, first-served" basis. Students that receive the award are expected to complete the classes associated with the enrollment, those who drop courses will have their scholarships reduced or rescinded!
Graduate Scholarship Criteria
- Student that is considered both a U.S. Citizen and Texas resident ; (Students that are both eligible non-citizens and Texas Residents are also eligible);
- Enrolled in a minimum of six hours; (Must register before aid will be awarded!)
- Cumulative 3.00 GPA or greater;
- Degree-seeking at Prairie View A&M University;
- Must complete a 2008 - 2009 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA);
- Must have financial need as defined by federal regulations;
- Attempted hours cannot exceed 36 hours;
- Students with similar prior degrees (i.e. Second Master's Degree, etc.) are automatically disqualified;
- Must certify that they are not in default on a federal student loan and do not owe money on a federal student grant;
- When combined with other forms of financial aid, the PVAMU Covenant cannot exceed the Office of Student Financial Aid's Summer Cost of Attendance.
