Texas Public Education Grants (TPEGs), for tuition only, are available to individuals to take career or occupation-related courses. Eligibility is based on financial need.

A TPEG can be applied to career or occupational courses such as computer training, office and health occupations training, business courses, language skill courses, etc. For more information on courses for which grant money can be applied, contact the Financial Aid Office.

Eligibility is determined by the Financial Aid Office after a review of the your grant application and requires about three weeks to process. The maximum award per semester is $500.

For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office.

How to Apply for Financial Aid

1. Pick up the TPEG referral form from the Financial Aid Office at least two to three weeks before the beginning of the course.
2. Fill out the form and return it to the Financial Aid Office.
3. Follow up with the Financial Aid Office to determine approval.
4. Once you have been approved, bring your paperwork with you to register for the course.

Please note: The Dallas County Community College District charges a higher tuition rate to students registering the third or subsequent time for certain courses, including some continuing education courses. For more information, visit the Third Course Attempt page.