Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG) for Continuing Education Students
Important Information
Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG) is a grant designed to help Texas resident students cover his/her tuition and fees, when these expenses exceed the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) reported on their Student Aid Report (SAR). TPEG is awarded to eligible applicants on a first-come, first-served basis while funds are available and does not cover the cost of books, material, tools or any other supplies.
TPEG eligible CE Certificate Programs
- A+ Certification Training
- Advance Pipe Welding
- Advanced Cyber Security
- Air Conditioning Technician (English/ Spanish)
- AutoCAD Draftsman
- Basic Computing
- Basic Wastewater Operations
- Basic Water Works Operations
- CCNA-Cisco Certified Network Associate
- Certified Nurse Aide
- Child Development Associate
- Cisco CCNA Micro Cred
- Cloud+
- Commercial Truck Driving
- Comprehensive Medical Coding Systems
- Computer Numerical Control Operator (CNC Operator)
- Computer Numerical Control Programmer (CNC Programmer)
- Construction Framer
- Construction Framer
- Construction Project Management
- Cyber Security
- Data Analytics
- Drywall Installation and Repair
- EKG Technician
- Electrical Technician (English/Spanish)
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Human Resources
- Industrial Pipefitter
- Insurance Specialist
- Introduction to Pipe Welding
- Logistics & Supply Chain
- Medical Business Office Professional
- NCCER Scaffolding
- Network+ Certification Training
- Paralegal
- Patient Care Technician
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Pipefitter Helper
- Plumbing Technician
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Project Management Basics
- Public Safety Tele-Communicator (911 dispatcher)
- Real Estate Specialist
- Residential Construction
- Retail Professional
- Roustabout Drilling Technician (RigOne)
- Sheet Metal Helper
- Solar Installer
- Stationary Engineer
- Telemetry Technician
- Unmanned Aircraft Systems
- Welding Technician (English/Spanish)
- Welding, TIG (GTAW)
How to Apply
- Step 1: Complete HCC Continuing Education Admission application at hccs.edu
- Step 2: Apply for a Federal Student Aid FSA ID at fsaid.ed.gov
Independent-apply for a FSA ID. Dependent-both you and one parent/ guardian must apply for a FSA ID. - Step 3: Complete the FAFSA application at fsaid.ed.gov
In order for Financial Aid to view your application, please enter the HCC School Code: 010422 - Step 4: Apply to the CE Program of interest by scheduling a meeting with the program representative.
Do not enroll/register for CE classes until you have been notified of TPEG approval. - Step 5: TPEG eligibility status requirements will be determined in approximately 10-15 business days after all required application documentation is received.
TPEG award notification will be sent via email. - Step 6: Once award notification is received, coordinate start date with CE Staff or Program Manager in order to register for classes.