ASU's Blue and Gold Guarantee Program

Beginning with the fall 2009 semester, Angelo State University (ASU) will implement the Blue and Gold Guarantee Program. The program will cover all tuition and mandatory fees over eight long semesters (summer terms not included). To maintain the financial support over the course of eight consecutive long semesters, individuals accepted into the program must meet and maintain published financial aid criteria and show satisfactory academic progress as an undergraduate student. Eligibility requirements are as follows:

Must be a bona fide Texas Resident

• Determined by the ASU Admissions Office according to state guidelines.

Must be entering college as a first-time freshman

• Any normal advanced placement or dual credit that counts towards the ASU degree, as well as community college courses taken in the summer between high school graduation and ASU enrollment, will not prevent consideration of applicants as first-time freshmen. 
• Students accepted as incoming transfer students are not eligible for the program.

Must have a combined family Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $40,000 or less

• Family AGI will be determined annually by the dependency status of the applicant based on information entered on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Dependent applicant – parent and student combined AGI.
• Independent applicant – student and spouse (if applicable) combined AGI.

Must be eligible for the Federal Pell Grant Program

• Determined by the information on the FAFSA according to federal guidelines.

Must complete all financial aid application requirements by the published priority application deadline - currently April 1 preceding the application period

• Admission to the University as a regular degree seeking student.
• Financial Aid Office receipt of a valid (not in reject status) Student Aid Report (SAR) – electronic output information from the federally processed FAFSA.
• Financial Aid Office receipt of ALL required verification documents if chosen for the process of verification by the federal processor or the ASU Financial Aid Office including but not limited to:
• Completed and signed Verification Worksheet (VW)
• Signed copy of the student and spouse (if applicable) income tax return
• Signed copy of the parent(s) income tax return
• Documents to explain any individual circumstance as requested or required.
• Dependency Change Request Form including any supporting documentation required by ASU Financial Aid Office
• Special Circumstance Form including any supporting documentation as required by the ASU Financial Aid Office
• Completed and signed Statement of Income and Expense form (if requested)

Must enroll in and maintain a minimum of 15 semester credit hours through the official census date (12th class day) of each semester

Must meet and maintain the minimum standards of ASU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy

The Blue and Gold Guarantee Program will cover the remaining balance of any tuition and mandatory fees that are not covered by other grants, scholarships (all sources), exemption and/or waiver programs received by the applicant.

The program does not cover room, board, books, supplies, or miscellaneous charges including parking fees, installment plan fees, post office box rental fees, late installment fees, reinstatement fees, late registration fees, etc.

There is no age limit for participation provided the applicant is considered a first-time freshman when entering the program.  Eligible recipients must reapply each year and meet all requirements above to determine continued eligibility for the program.  If a recipient of the program fails to meet the published eligibility criteria, continued eligibility for the program will be terminated.