FACTS $1000 Tuition Rebate
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Program Purpose
To provide a financial incentive for students to complete their bachelor's degree with as few courses outside the degree plan as possible. Minimizing the number of courses taken by students results in financial savings to the students, the parents, and the state.

Who can apply? Individuals who:

  • took their first college course in Fall 1997 or later;
  • are Texas residents;
  • have taken all coursework at Texas public institutions of higher education;
    and
  • have been entitled to pay in-state tuition at all times while pursuing his or her degree.
  • have attempted no more than three semester credit hours in excess of the minimum number of hours required for their degree. For example, a student who completes a bachelor's degree that requires 120 credit hours in 123 hours or less may qualify for this rebate.
What could disqualify an individual?
Attempted hours include every course for which the student has registered, as of the official Census Date, in every semester, including: developmental courses, dual credit courses, repeated courses, and courses from which the student withdraws. If the student has dropped more than one course after the official Census Date, he/she may not qualify for the rebate.
All credit earned by examination used to be counted, as well. However, because of a recent change in the law, the first nine hours of credit earned by examination (credit earned on the basis of AP courses, CLEP, or credit granted for high SAT or ACT scores) do not count as hours attempted. Dual credit courses—courses taken in high school for both high school and college credit—count as hours attempted.

Where may the awards be used?
Applies only to public universities in the state of Texas.

How much can be awarded?
$1,000

How do students apply?
Students must apply for the tuition rebate prior to receiving their bachelor's degree, using forms provided by their college or university.
Need to find out which office on your campus handles the rebate? Click here to access a current CONTACTS LIST.
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