Fifth Year Accounting Student Scholarship

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Eligibility Requirements

Are classified as residents of Texas;

Are enrolled at participating public or private, non-profit colleges and universities in Texas (including specified community colleges);

Are enrolled at least half-time;

Will have completed at least 120 hours of college course work (including at least 15 semester credit hours (SCH's) of accounting) at the beginning of the term in which the award is being made;

Are making satisfactory academic progress;

Have not already taken the CPA exam, but plan to take the CPA examination in the State of Texas and have submitted an Application of Intent to take the CPA Examination to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for the purpose of being granted a certificate of "Certified Public Accountant;"

Register for the Selective Service or be exempt from this requirement; and
Demonstrate financial need.

Your eligibility for this program is determined by the financial aid office at your college. Funds may not be immediately available to you at the beginning of the semester. Contact your college's financial aid office for additional information on eligibility and availability of funds.