The general process:
a. Service Member submits State TA application to the this office prior to Application deadline
b. Service Member submits supporting documents to this office prior to Document deadline
c. Military service eligibility is verified (see "How Do I Qualify" section for details)
d. Scholastic eligibility is verified (see "How Do I Qualify" section for details)
e. Financial eligibility is verified (see "How Do I Qualify" section for details)
f. AFTER the semester is over:
i. Student sends official transcript to this office
ii. Tuition award calculation is finalized based on:
1. Must have official transcript on file
2. Fund only passing grades
3. Amounts are limited by the available budget for each semester
iii. Bulk payment is sent to the school through Texas Comptrollers accounting system
1. Fall semester payment arrives on average February/March
2. Spring semester payment arrives on average June/July
Note: These are anticipated time frames. Due to various factors, actual time to payment may be shorter or longer than anticipated.
iv. Final roster is emailed to the school with individual award amounts
v. School applies award to student account (students can check there student account to see when the transaction is applied)