Texas Wesleyan University Partner Page · Fall 2027

DCP can close the gap on tuition - after your financial aid.

Graduate from a participating Dallas County high school and Dallas County Promise covers the tuition your other aid doesn't - funded by Texas Wesleyan's own institutional dollars. Fall and Spring, for up to four years.

This guide covers Dallas County Promise requirements specifically for students attending Texas Wesleyan University (TXWES). Planning to attend a different partner school? See other partner schools →

How do I apply? Check eligibility

Welcome to Texas Wesleyan University

Dallas County Promise and Texas Wesleyan University co-branded graphic

2027–2028

Quick Facts

Tuition

Last-dollar award covers remaining tuition after all other aid - tuition only

Aug. 1

Priority deadline - admission & FAFSA/TASFA

$65,000

Family adjusted gross income (AGI) limit

8 semesters

Up to 4 years from high school; 4 semesters (2 years) for Dallas College transfers

Contact TXWES

What is Dallas County Promise?

DCP covers what's left after your other aid

Dallas County Promise helps students who graduate from a participating Dallas County high school pay for college at Texas Wesleyan University. The award covers the tuition that is left over after all your other financial aid is applied - a "last-dollar" award. This page details how it works specifically at TXWES - requirements, deadlines, and processes vary at other partner schools.

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This award covers tuition only. You will still need to budget for fees, housing, meal plans, books, supplies, transportation, parking, and other living expenses. It covers Fall and Spring semesters only - not Summer or mini-terms.

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Transferring from Dallas College? You are not required to complete an associate degree - you just need to have stayed eligible for Dallas County Promise at Dallas College.

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International students: Not eligible for the Dallas County Promise program at TXWES.

Two Ways to Participate

There are two paths into the Dallas County Promise program at TXWES. Find yours below.

Graduate from a participating Dallas County high school, with or without an associate degree
Family AGI of $65,000 or less and a 2.75 weighted high school GPA
Start at TXWES the Fall right after graduation and enroll Fall and Spring every year
Award duration: up to 8 semesters / 4 years (diploma only) or 4 semesters / 2 years (diploma + associate degree), or completion of a degree at TXWES

Stay eligible for Dallas County Promise at Dallas College - an associate degree is not required
Enroll at TXWES the Fall or Spring immediately after leaving Dallas College
Family AGI of $65,000 or less; enroll Fall and Spring every year
Award duration: up to 4 semesters / 2 years or completion of a degree at TXWES

Tell your Dallas College Success Coach you plan to transfer to TXWES, and complete your FAFSA/TASFA before your Reg Day.

Eligibility

What you need to qualify

You must meet all of the requirements for your path. Select your path below.

For first-time college students graduating in 2027 and enrolling at TXWES for Fall 2027 - with or without an associate degree.

Requirement	What It Means for You
Participating Dallas County high school	You attended a participating Dallas County high school for the full current school year and graduated from it this year.
Met all Promise deadlines	You completed the Promise Path form, a complete admission application, a complete financial aid application, orientation, and enrollment on time.
Family AGI of $65,000 or less	Your family's adjusted gross income (from your FAFSA or TASFA) must be $65,000 or less.
2.75 GPA (4.0 weighted scale)	Your high school GPA must be at least 2.75 on a 4.0 weighted GPA scale.
Texas resident for tuition purposes	You must qualify as a Texas resident for tuition purposes.
Start in the Fall	You start classes at TXWES in the Fall semester right after high school graduation.
Fall AND Spring, every year	You enroll in both Fall and Spring every year. You cannot skip a semester. The award does not cover Summer or mini-terms.

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How long does the award last? High school diploma only: up to 8 consecutive semesters (4 years) of 12+ credit hours per semester, Fall and Spring only. Diploma + associate degree: up to 4 consecutive semesters (2 years). The award ends sooner if you complete a degree at TXWES.

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Stop Out: If you sit out for one full Fall and Spring semester, you must complete an appeal form.

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International students: Not eligible for the Dallas County Promise program at TXWES.

For students transferring from Dallas College and enrolling at TXWES Fall 2027 or Spring 2028. You are not required to complete an associate degree.

Requirement	What It Means for You
Stayed eligible at Dallas College	You remained eligible for Dallas County Promise at Dallas College (an associate degree is not required).
Enroll right after Dallas College	You enroll at TXWES in the Fall or Spring semester immediately after leaving Dallas College.
Texas resident for tuition purposes	You must qualify as a Texas resident for tuition purposes.
Family AGI of $65,000 or less	Your family's adjusted gross income must be $65,000 or less.
Fall AND Spring, every year	You enroll in both Fall and Spring at TXWES every year. You cannot skip a semester. The award does not cover Summer or mini-terms.

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Stop Out: You won't be able to leave TXWES and return to your same Promise aid.

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International students: Not eligible for the Dallas County Promise program at TXWES.

How to Apply

Application steps by path

Select your path below to see the application steps and deadlines that apply to you. To maximize your chances at all TXWES scholarships, meet the August 1 priority deadline.

For first-time college students entering TXWES in Fall 2027. Priority deadline for admission and FAFSA/TASFA is August 1.

Be admitted to TXWES for Fall 2027 - By Aug. 1 (Priority Deadline)

Submit the Texas Wesleyan undergraduate application and be admitted for the Fall semester right after high school graduation.

Submit a complete FAFSA or TASFA - By Aug. 1 (Priority Deadline)

Include all required documents. TASFA is for students who are not eligible to file the FAFSA. Parents need to complete their portion too - start early.

Complete all Dallas County Promise steps

Finish every step on time: Required steps

Promise Path form
Admission application
Financial aid application
Scholarships
Orientation and enrollment

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Questions about admission, scholarships, or financial aid? Contact Abigail Madrid at [email protected].

Applies to Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 transfers from Dallas College. Complete your FAFSA/TASFA before your Reg Day.

Tell your Dallas College Success Coach

Let your Success Coach know you plan to transfer to TXWES so your Promise eligibility follows you.

Be admitted to TXWES for Fall 2027 or Spring 2028

Apply for admission and submit official transcripts from all colleges attended.

Submit a complete FAFSA or TASFA - Before your Reg Day

Include all verification documents.

Complete all Dallas County Promise steps

Promise Path form, admission application, financial aid application, scholarships, orientation, and enrollment.

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Questions about admission, scholarships, or financial aid? Contact Abigail Madrid at [email protected].

Aug 1Priority Deadline

August 1, 2027 - priority deadline (Path 1)

First-time students heading to TXWES for Fall 2027 should have their admission and FAFSA/TASFA with all required documents complete by August 1 to be considered for priority processing and all TXWES scholarships. Dallas College transfers: complete FAFSA/TASFA before your Reg Day. Start early - processing takes time, and parents need to complete their portion too.

Keeping the Award

Keeping the award - 2028-2029 and beyond

Once you are at TXWES, you must meet all of the following to keep your award in 2028-2029 and each year after.

To keep your award, every year you must:

Be enrolled in 12 or more credit hours by the 12th class day each Fall and Spring - only TXWES credits count
Successfully complete at least 24 credit hours per academic year at TXWES
Keep a cumulative TXWES GPA of 2.00 or higher, checked each Fall and Spring
Meet TXWES's Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards
Continue to qualify for financial aid and keep a family AGI of $65,000 or less
Submit your FAFSA or TASFA every year by the priority deadline
Complete your bachelor's degree within 8 consecutive semesters (4 years) at TXWES

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SAP instead of a credit cap: TXWES does not use a fixed credit-hour cap - you keep the award by meeting its Satisfactory Academic Progress standards each term.

Once enrolled at TXWES as a transfer student, you must meet all of the following to keep your award.

To keep your award, every year you must:

Be enrolled in 12 or more credit hours each Fall and Spring - only TXWES credits count
Keep a cumulative TXWES GPA of 2.0 or higher, checked each Fall and Spring
Meet TXWES's Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards
Continue to qualify for financial aid and keep a family AGI of $65,000 or less
Submit your FAFSA or TASFA every year by the priority deadline
Complete your bachelor's degree within 4 consecutive semesters (2 years) at TXWES

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Stop out: You won't be able to leave TXWES and return to your same Promise aid - enroll Fall and Spring every year.

Program Rules

What you can, must, and may not do

These rules apply to students on both Path 1 and Path 2.

You can

Receive outside private, endowed, and departmental scholarships - visit the TXWES scholarship page

You must

Accept all federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships you are eligible for, including Pell and state grants
Review and accept the terms and conditions of the Dallas County Promise award
Complete the FAFSA or TASFA, with all verification steps, by the August 1 priority deadline

You may not

Transfer the award to another college or university
Return to TXWES and receive funds after or while attending another institution
Transfer the award to another person
Receive a refund for any unused Dallas County Promise dollars

Quick Reference

Key numbers & terms

Plain-language definitions for the terms and numbers you'll see throughout this page.

Term / Number	Plain-Language Meaning
Last-dollar award	Covers the tuition remaining after all other grants and scholarships are applied.
Family AGI ≤ $65,000	Your household adjusted gross income (from the FAFSA or TASFA) must be $65,000 or less.
2.75 HS GPA	Path 1 students need a 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 weighted GPA scale.
12+ credit hours	You must register for at least 12 credit hours each Fall and Spring.
24 credit hours / year	Path 1 students must successfully complete at least 24 credit hours per academic year at TXWES.
2.00 cumulative GPA	You must keep at least a 2.00 cumulative GPA at TXWES.
8 semesters	First-time college students with a diploma only get up to 8 consecutive semesters (4 years) or completion of a degree.
4 semesters	Students entering with an associate degree, and transfers from Dallas College, get up to 4 consecutive semesters (2 years) or completion of a degree.
August 1	Priority deadline for admission and for completing the FAFSA or TASFA (Path 1).
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)	TXWES's minimum academic standards that you must maintain.
FAFSA / TASFA	Financial aid applications you must file every year. TASFA is for students who are not eligible to file the FAFSA.
FERPA Waiver	A form giving TXWES permission to share your academic records with the Dallas County Promise program.

Common Questions

Straight answers

What does the Promise pay for at TXWES?

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It pays the tuition that is left over after all your other financial aid is applied. It covers tuition only, so you'll still need to budget for housing, meal plans, books, supplies, transportation, parking, and other living expenses.

What is the income limit?

Your family's adjusted gross income (AGI), taken from your FAFSA or TASFA, must be $65,000 or less. You also need to keep it at $65,000 or less to renew.

What GPA do I need?

Path 1 students need a 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 weighted scale to qualify. Once you're at TXWES, every student must keep a cumulative TXWES GPA of at least 2.00, checked each Fall and Spring.

Do I need an associate degree to transfer from Dallas College?

No. Transfer students are not required to complete an associate degree. You do need to have remained eligible for Dallas County Promise at Dallas College and to enroll at TXWES in the Fall or Spring semester right after leaving Dallas College.

How long does the award last?

If you come straight from high school with a diploma only, up to 8 consecutive semesters (4 years). With a diploma plus an associate degree, up to 4 consecutive semesters (2 years). Transfer students from Dallas College also get up to 4 semesters (2 years). In every case it ends sooner if you complete a degree.

Does the award cover summer classes?

No. The award is for Fall and Spring only. It does not cover Summer or mini-terms.

What happens if I skip a semester?

You must enroll in both Fall and Spring every year, and you can't skip a semester. Path 1 students who sit out one full Fall and Spring semester must complete an appeal form. Transfer students won't be able to leave TXWES and return to the same Promise aid.

Can I get other scholarships too?

Yes. You can receive outside private, endowed, and departmental scholarships. You must also accept all federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships you're eligible for, including Pell and state grants. Because the Promise is a last-dollar award, it covers the tuition that remains afterward.

Can I use the award at another school, give it to someone else, or get a refund?

No. You may not transfer the award to another college or university or to another person. You may not return to TXWES and receive funds after or while attending another institution. Unused Promise dollars are not refunded.

Are international students eligible?

International students are currently not eligible for the Dallas County Promise program at TXWES.

Ready to make TXWES your Promise school?

Meet the August 1 priority deadline for admission and FAFSA/TASFA, and complete every Dallas County Promise step. Questions? Student questions: Abigail Madrid · Financial aid: Doug Cleary.

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