Texas Wesleyan
Texas Wesleyan University announced a groundbreaking initiative this week for lower socioeconomic students.
Beginning in the fall, the university will offer free tuition to incoming first-year students from Texas who qualify for Pell Grants, a program designed to make Wesleyan’s academic programs more accessible to students across the state.
"This program is a game-changer for students in Texas who dream of a college education, especially at a small, private institution like Texas Wesleyan, that may face financial barriers,” Wesleyan President Emily Messer said in a statement. “We believe in the power of education to transform lives. By eliminating tuition barriers for deserving Texas students, we're opening doors to countless opportunities.”
Texas Wesleyan, Fort Worth’s oldest university institution, offers more than 100 areas of study in-person and online.
To qualify, first-time college students in Texas will need to apply to Texas Wesleyan and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to see if they are eligible for the full Pell Grant.
The program will then cover any remaining tuition not covered by the grant. Students can renew their free tuition for up to four years if they remain enrolled full-time and maintain satisfactory academic standards, according to a press release.
Students may also be eligible for additional scholarships and financial aid to cover costs for books and room and board.
