Red River Promise
Texas Woman’s partners with the Red River Promise to bring support and scholarship to high school students from Cooke County, Montague County and Graham.
Students that meet the eligibility requirements receive a "last dollar" tuition-free scholarship to TWU for up to 8 consecutive semesters or the completion of a degree (this scholarship applies to tuition only).
This scholarship covers any remaining tuition costs after all Pell grants and/or other federal, state or institutional aid have been applied.
First-Year Student Eligibility
1. Participating High School
Attend a participating high school for the full 22–23 school year and graduate from a participating high school.
2. Submit Pledge by Mar. 1
Submit the Red River Promise Pledge by the Red River Promise pledge deadline of March 1 of your senior year of high school and meet all Red River Promise priority dates and eligibility for Red River Promise.
3. Complete the FAFSA or TAFSA by Jan. 15
FAFSA filers must be eligible to receive funds through the Federal Pell Grant and TEXAS Grant programs. TASFA filers must be eligible to receive funds through the TEXAS Grant. All required financial aid documents must be received by Mar 1.
4. Enroll
Must start classes the fall semester after high school graduation and register for a minimum of at least 12 credit hours in each semester (fall and spring) and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
5. Residency
Must be a Texas resident for tuition purposes.
6. Family Income
Have a family-adjusted income of $50,000 or less.
Transfer Student Eligibility
1. Associate Degree
Maintain Red River Promise Pledge eligibility at North Central Texas College and must enroll at TWU the fall after graduation with your transferable associate degree (Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Arts in Teaching).
2. Complete the FAFSA or TAFSA by Jan. 15
FAFSA filers must be eligible to receive funds through the Federal Pell Grant and TEXAS Grant programs. TASFA filers must be eligible to receive funds through the TEXAS Grant. All required financial aid documents must be received by Mar 1.
3. Apply to TWU by Feb. 14
All students must meet admission criteria and qualifications. All required admissions documents for TWU must be received by Feb. 14.
4. Enroll
Must start classes the fall semester after graduation and register for a minimum of at least 12 credit hours in each semester (fall and spring) and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
5. Residency
Must be a Texas resident for tuition purposes.
6. Family Income
Have a family-adjusted income of $50,000 or less.
Renewal Requirements
The Red River Promise award is renewable for up to 8 fall and spring semesters or when you earn your first bachelor's degree or 150 attempted credit hours. To renew, you must meet the following:
- Submit the FAFSA/TASFA every year by Jan. 15 priority date and remain eligible based on income and residency requirements
- Maintain consecutive enrollment in a minimum of 12 credit hours each fall and spring semester
- Maintain a minimum, cumulative GPA of 3.0
For More Information
High school students from participating schools can contact their counselor for more information or learn more below.
Page last updated 1:38 PM, February 21, 2022