Jaguar Promise Eligibility & Renewal


ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
There are a few different ways you can become eligible for Jaguar Promise.
- If you are a high school student in the top 10% of your class or have earned at least 30 credits from an Early College High School.
- If you are in high school and you are in the top 35% and you have a family adjusted gross income (AGI) of $70,000 or less.
- If you are a transfer or returning student who has earned an Associate’s degree or at least 60 college credits and you have a family adjusted gross income (AGI) of $70,000 or less.
In addition, all students who receive Jaguar Promise must be Texas residents and must earn at least 12 credits per semester.
Students must also complete the necessary steps in order to become eligible for Jaguar Promise:
- APPLY FOR ADMISSION by the priority deadline.
First-Year Students - January 15, 2024
Transfers - March 15, 2024 - SUBMIT YOUR TRANSCRIPTS as soon as possible.
- APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID
Complete the FAFSA/TASFA by the posted priority deadline
Date for the 2024-2025 FAFSA and TASFA coming soon!
MAINTAINING ELIGIBILITY
Like any scholarship or financial aid you receive, you must maintain good academic standing and meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) to maintain eligibility.
Learn more about Satisfactory Academic Progress
Additionally, be sure that you stay enrolled in at least 12 credits the entire time you are in the Jaguar Promise program. You must maintain full-time enrollment to keep your eligibility.
Additionally, be sure that you earn at least 12 credits the entire time you are in the Jaguar Promise program. You must maintain full-time enrollment to keep your eligibility.
JAGUAR PROMISE RENEWAL
Students who maintain eligibility are able to renew the Jaguar Promise until completion of a bachelor’s degree at Texas A&M University-San Antonio.
Student Type |
Renewal Length |
Top 10% High School Student |
Up to 4 years total including first year |
Early College High School Student |
Up to 3 years total including first year |
Transfer/Returning Student |
Up to 2 years total including first year |
Top 35% High School Student |
Up to 4 years total including first year |
Additionally, students who receive Jaguar Promise must maintain a good Grade Point Average (GPA.)
Student Type |
GPA Needed for Renewal |
Top 10% High School Student |
2.5 GPA |
Early College High School Student |
2.5 GPA |
Transfer/Returning Student |
2.5 GPA |
Top 35% High School Student |
2.5 GPA |