Javelina Opportunity Award
Press Release
Texas A&M University-Kingsville has launched the Javelina Opportunity Award, which will cover tuition and fees for a year for new, eligible first-year and transfer students.
“For nearly 100 years this institution has changed the lives of our students and their families through educational opportunity,” said Dr. Mark A. Hussey, president of Texas A&M-Kingsville. “We are thrilled to be able to offer this award to students as they begin their journey to complete a college degree. Texas A&M-Kingsville is committed to removing barriers to education. The Javelina Opportunity Award extends our legacy of educational excellence at an outstanding value.”
Beginning in Spring 2021, new students will be eligible for the award program if they meet the following criteria:
Are a Texas resident
Are enrolling for the first time at Texas A&M-Kingsville as an undergraduate first-time-in-college or transfer student
Have an annual household income less than $65,000
Have a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file
Register for at least 15 semester credit hours
Recipients of the Javelina Opportunity Award may be eligible to receive the award for two long semesters (spring/fall) if they maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress.
The award program leverages financial support including federal and state aid along with University scholarships and the Texas A&M University Regents Scholarships. New students who submit a FAFSA will be automatically considered for the program.