Prairie View A&M University Summer Promise Program

Prairie View A&M University has a long history of providing access to residents of the State of Texas, regardless of the economic means of their families. The University is committed to ensuring that students can afford to choose PVAMU.

The Panther Promise is designed to reassure academically talented students from low- and middle-income families in Texas who may not feel that a university education is possible. The Panther Promise will expand upon an already robust aid program that awards more than $100 million dollars in student financial assistance.

Award Amounts

Undergraduate students that register for summer classes early and meet the scholarship criteria below may qualify for up to $1,500 in scholarship assistance that will assist in covering mandatory tuition and fees.

Please note that due to the limited availability of funds, the Promise Program 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to complete the classes associated with the enrollment, those who drop courses will have their scholarships reduced or rescinded!

Scholarship Criteria

1. U.S. Citizen and Texas resident; (Students that are both eligible non-citizens and Texas Residents are also eligible).
2. Be an undergraduate student admitted to Prairie View A&M University;
3. Meet eligibility requirements for a Federal Pell Grant;
4. Enroll and complete a minimum of twelve hours; (Must register before aid will be awarded!)
5. Student must be degree-seeking at Prairie View A&M University;
6. Must complete a 2009 - 2010 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA);
7. Must have financial need as defined by federal regulations;
8. Attempted hours cannot exceed 130 hours;
9. Must certify that they are not in default on a federal student loan and do not owe money on a federal student grant;
10. Students with prior degrees (except Associate Degree) are automatically disqualified;
11. When combined with other forms of financial aid, the PVAMU Summer Promise cannot exceed the Office of Student Financial Aid's Summer Cost of Attendance.

It's important to know:

• Students must reapply for financial aid and scholarships each year.
• If the student receives private scholarships and other privately funded resources, funds awarded for the Panther Promise will only cover up to the calculated financial need and may be reduced.
• In accordance with NCAA Bylaws, current and prospective student-athletes will be awarded on an individual basis. In some cases, certain forms of financial assistance may not be accepted or awarded.