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Purple Promise
We'll cover your tuition
High school and transfer students with a family income of $100,000 or less1 may be eligible to attend SFA without student loans or paying out of pocket!
Incoming fall first-year and transfer students who qualify will have 100% of their tuition and mandatory fees2 covered for up to four years1 as long as they maintain their eligibility. That's a value of more than $44,500.
Eligibility requirements
Note: Advanced placement or dual credit that counts toward the degree preceding SFA enrollment does not disqualify you from Purple Promise eligibility. Just follow these steps:
Pursue a bachelor's degree
Enroll at SFA for the fall term as a first-time, first-year student or first-time transfer student who has completed core courses or earned an associate degree.
Ensure your Texas resident classification
Be sure to complete your admission application carefully — qualifying Texas residents can be classified as nonresidents based on the information they provide on their applications.
Earn a family income of $100,000 or less
Your combined family adjusted gross income must be $100,000 or less, based on the information you enter on your FAFSA.
Be admitted to SFA and submit your FAFSA by the May 1 priority deadline
Meet all financial aid application requirements, including admission to SFA as a regular, degree-seeking student and submission of your FAFSA to the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.
How to apply
Great news: There is no separate application!
All admitted students who have met their financial aid application requirements by the deadline are automatically considered for the Purple Promise program.
How do I apply for the Purple Promise program?
No application is needed. Funds are automatically applied to those who qualify based on eligibility requirements.
Where can I find dates and deadlines?
See our Important Dates and Deadlines page for applicants and current students.
Who is eligible for the Purple Promise program?
Purple Promise is available only to first-time, first-year students and first-time transfer students who are enrolled full time and meet all eligibility requirements.
Are first-year students who start in spring eligible for Purple Promise?
First-time, first-year students and first-time transfer students must initially enroll at SFA as a degree-seeking student for summer or fall. The Purple Promise program does not cover tuition and fees for summer semesters.
Are transfer students eligible for Purple Promise?
Yes, first-time transfer students are eligible. Advanced placement or dual credit that counts toward the degree and courses taken in the summer preceding SFA enrollment will not prevent consideration of first-time students.
Are students who are not eligible to file the FAFSA eligible for Purple Promise?
No, SFA's Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships must receive your valid FAFSA to award Purple Promise funding.
If I lose eligibility for Purple Promise, can I requalify?
If you lose Purple Promise eligibility because you did not complete at least 30 credit hours each consecutive academic year (including summer terms) with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0, you cannot requalify in future years. If you lose Purple Promise eligibility due to an increase in your combined family adjusted gross income, you can qualify in future years if the adjusted gross income becomes $100,000 or less and you continue to meet all other criteria.
For academic eligibility rules and to learn how to submit a financial aid appeal, visit the Satisfactory Academic Progress page.
How do I renew Purple Promise funding?
Purple Promise funding automatically renews for recipients who:
- continue to meet the eligibility requirements
- maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
- and complete at least 30 credit hours each consecutive year (including summer terms).
Note: Renewal requirements are specific to the funding source and differ from other scholarships and grants you may receive.
Do credits earned while in high school or at other schools count toward renewal requirements?
Only credit earned at SFA as a degree-seeking students counts toward the 30 credit hours each academic year in fall, spring and summer semesters.
Can I re-qualify if my Purple Promise funding wasn't renewed?
If Purple Promise eligibility was lost due to your combined family adjusted gross income increasing to the amount of $100,001 or more, you can re-qualify in future years if the adjusted gross income becomes $100,000 or less and you continue to meet all other criteria. Visit the Satisfactory Academic Progress page to learn how to submit a financial aid appeal.
What if I drop a course or withdraw from the university?
A change in your enrollment status may prevent you from meeting the required 30 credit hours and impact your eligibility. Discuss any changes with your academic advisor and contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships to understand your financial options.
Notes
- Purple Promise will cover the balance up to four years toward your undergraduate degree after scholarships, grants, exemptions, benefits and waivers from federal, state and institutional funds are applied. Eligibility is reviewed with your FAFSA; there is not a separate application.
- For an understanding of mandatory fees, visit the explanation of tuition and fees webpage.
Need help? Contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
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