1. (a) To receive funds through the Texas Educational Opportunity Grant Program, a student must:

   1. (1) meet the general eligibility requirements of this chapter;
   2. (2) not have received a baccalaureate degree;
   3. (3) not receive an athletic scholarship;
   4. (4) not be enrolled in a seminary or other program leading to ordination or licensure to preach for a religious sect, or to be a member of a religious order;
   5. (5) be a student who has exceptional financial need or who is a first generation college student.

2. (b) Priority will be given to:

   1. (1) eligible students who demonstrate the most financial need; and
   2. (2) are members of an ethnic minority or race which is Black, non-Hispanic; Hispanic; American Indians or Alaskan Natives; or Asian or Pacific Islanders.

Source Note:The provisions of this §22.203 adopted to be effective September 8, 1997, 22 TexReg 8545.