Texas State University triples scholarship funding beginning fall 2021

Texas State University has nearly tripled the amount of funding available for scholarships in 2021. 

Beginning fall 2021, approximately $15.9 million will be available for freshman assured scholarships, a $10.5 million increase over fall 2020. 

"Improving student success by reducing financial barriers is a key goal of the increase," university president Denise M. Trauth, said. "With a record number of more than 32,600 freshmen applications in fall 2020, the need to expand the scholarship program to reach more students was apparent.