Texas Administrative Code
Title 19 - EDUCATION
Part 1 - TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD
Chapter 22 - STUDENT FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
Subchapter B - PROVISIONS FOR THE TUITION EQUALIZATION GRANT PROGRAM
Section 22.22 - Definitions
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
In addition to the words and terms defined in Texas Administrative Code 22.1 the following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) Adjusted gross need--An amount equal to a student's financial need less the amount of his or her Federal Pell Grant and any categorical aid the student might have brought to the institution.
(2) First award--The first Tuition Equalization Grant ever awarded to and received by a specific student.
(3) Forecast--The FORECAST function in Microsoft Excel.
(4) Private or independent institution--Any college or university defined as a private or independent institution of higher education by Texas Education Code, § 61.003.
(5) Program maximum--The TEG Program award maximum determined by the Board in accordance with Texas Education Code, § 61.227 (relating to Payment of Grant; Amount).
(6) Program or TEG--The Tuition Equalization Grant Program.
(7) Religious ministry--Roles serving as clergy, religious leaders, or similar positions within any sect or religious society, as demonstrated through ordination, licensure to preach, or other mechanisms particular to a given sect or society that are used to identify clergy, religious leaders, or such similar positions.
(8) Subsequent award--A TEG grant received in any academic year other than the year in which an individual received his or her first TEG award.
(9) Tuition differential--The difference between the tuition paid at the private or independent institution attended and the tuition the student would have paid to attend a comparable public institution.
