The T3 First Dollar Scholarship is $250 a semester ($500 per year) that may be used on any academic or emergency related expenses, applied before any other financial aid is applied and funds are disbursed directly to the student, not through your university. In other words, first dollar scholarships come first and the amount does not change even if you receive other state, federal, or institutional aid. T3 First Dollar eligibility and funding are completely facilitated through T3. Eligible students who are awarded the T3 First Dollar scholarship may continue receiving funding for up 8 consecutive semesters or the completion of an undergraduate degree.
T3 First & Last Dollar Scholarships
T3 offers scholarships to eligible T3 Pledge students who complete all requirements, including applying and enrolling at a T3 Partner College/University the Fall immediately following high school graduation. Read below to learn more!
What is a T3 "First Dollar" Scholarship?
First Dollar Scholarship Student Requirements
2026-27 Student Eligibility & Participating Partners
T3 First Dollar Scholarships are only available at T3 4-year partner universities - Texas Christian, Tarleton State, Texas Wesleyan, Texas Woman's, UNT (Denton), UNT Dallas, and University of Texas at Arlington. NOTE: First Dollar is not applicable for students enrolling at TCC. T3 Trailblazers are encouraged to visit the T3 + TCC Webpage for more info on resources available for T3 TCC Scholars.
Requirements for Graduating High School Seniors:
- Complete all T3 Pledge requirements and graduate from a T3 partner ISD high school
- Apply to a T3 4-year partner university by the application deadline outlined by the college.
- Complete FAFSA or TASFA & submit required Verification Documents by financial aid deadline outlined by the college.
- Students must meet T3 financial eligibility requirements according to their FAFSA / TASFA. Click here to learn more.
- Complete the T3 Financial Form so T3 may determine financial eligibility. Graduating High School Seniors will receive the link to complete the T3 Financial Form via email/text the Spring/Summer before you begin college classes. This is a one-time requirement!
- Attend a T3 Scholarship Information Session the Spring/Summer before you begin college classes. Eligible students will receive invite details via email/text and are responsible for registering and attending the session. This is a one-time requirement!
- Have a bank account in your name for disbursements, unless otherwise noted (Need Support? Check out T3's Banking Resources)
- Complete TSIA requirements and successfully enroll by July 31 at a T3 4-year partner university. Students must enroll the Fall semester immediately following high school graduation.
- NOTE: Aside from FAFSA/TASFA and the T3 Financial Form, T3 does not require students to complete a separate First Dollar Scholarship application.
Requirements for Continuing Recipients (College Students):
- Once you receive the T3 First Dollar Scholarship, there are a few requirements you must complete while enrolled in college to continue receiving your award each year. Click here to learn more.
Questions? Email scholarships@T3partnership.org for support!
First Dollar Student Resources
First Dollar - Student Income Requirements
First Dollar Fast Facts - Scholarship Basics
Frequently Asked Questions - Important Info
What is a T3 "Last Dollar" Scholarship?
The T3 Last Dollar Scholarship covers any remaining tuition costs after all Pell grants and/or other federal, state, or institutional aid have been applied. In other words, last dollar scholarships cover the gap -- any last dollars needed to cover the student's tuition. T3 Last Dollar eligibility and funding are completely facilitated through your college, not T3. See below for student eligibility and participating partners. Eligible students who are awarded the T3 Last Dollar scholarship may continue receiving funding for up 8 consecutive semesters or the completion of an undergraduate degree.
Housing, books, and other fees are not included*. (*Unless otherwise noted by the college you are attending).
Last Dollar Scholarship Student Requirements
2026-27 Student Eligibility & Participating Partners
T3 Last Dollar Scholarships are available at all T3 partner colleges - Texas Christian, Tarleton State, Texas Wesleyan, Texas Woman's, UNT (Denton), UNT Dallas, and University of Texas at Arlington.
If eligible, T3 Last Dollar scholarship funds may also be used to cover tuition costs for summer courses at TCC! Contact T3 the Spring before you plan to enroll in summer courses to learn more.
Requirements for Graduating High School Seniors:
- Complete all T3 Pledge requirements and graduate from a T3 partner ISD high school
- Apply to a T3 4-year partner university by the application deadline outlined by the college.
- Complete FAFSA or TASFA & submit required Verification Documents by financial aid deadline outlined by the college.
- Student must meet financial eligibility requirements according to their FAFSA / TASFA, as outlined by your college.
- Be Eligible to Receive Funds Through Federal Pell Grant or Texas Grant Programs* (*Not required for TCC Last Dollar)
- If Attending TCC: Be a Resident of Tarrant County, for tuition purposes & Register for a Minimum of 9 Credit Hours
- If Attending a 4-year Partner University: Be a Texas Resident, for tuition purposes & Register for a Minimum of 12 Credit Hours each semester (Fall and Spring)
- Complete TSIA requirements and successfully enroll by July 31 at a T3 4-year partner university. Students must enroll the Fall semester immediately following high school graduation.
- NOTE: Aside from FAFSA/TASFA, T3 does not require students to complete a separate Last Dollar Scholarship application*. Students are automatically considered upon taking the T3 Pledge and meeting T3 Scholar & Partner College Deadlines. (*Tarleton requires a separate scholarship application (due 2/15) to be considered for any Tarleton scholarships, including T3 Last Dollar).
Requirements for Continuing Recipients (College Students):
- Once you receive the T3 Last Dollar Scholarship, there are a few requirements you must complete while enrolled in college to continue receiving your award each year. Click here to learn more.
Questions? Email scholarships@T3partnership.org for support!