Texas A&M's free tuition program, Aggie Assurance, expanded for students entering in fall 2026: it now covers tuition and fees for Texas residents whose family income and assets total $100,000 or less, per Texas A&M. The university also extended its freeze on undergraduate tuition and required fees -- held at 2021 rates -- through the 2026-27 academic year.
Aggie Assurance at a glance
| Family income and assets | What you get |
|---|---|
| $100,000 or less (incoming undergraduates from fall 2026) | Tuition and fees covered |
| $80,001 to $130,000 | Tuition support grants of $500 to $1,000, subject to funding |
Coverage comes from scholarships, grants, and other financial aid, and it's limited to your financial need as shown on the FAFSA or TASFA.
Who's eligible
Per Texas A&M, you must:
- have family income and assets of $100,000 or less;
- show financial need on the FAFSA or TASFA;
- submit the FAFSA or TASFA before January 15, the Texas state priority date;
- be a Texas resident (including students eligible for in-state tuition under SB 1528);
- be an undergraduate seeking a first bachelor's degree;
- be in a degree program at College Station, Galveston, or the Health Science Center (Blinn TEAM and Engineering at Blinn-Bryan students also qualify);
- enroll full-time (12+ hours) each fall and spring, except your final semester.
To keep it, you need a 2.5 GPR and to meet satisfactory academic progress. It lasts up to four consecutive years, fall and spring only. There's no separate application.
Why the asset test matters
Most Texas free-tuition programs -- including UT Austin's -- use adjusted gross income. Texas A&M counts income and assets together. A family with $90,000 in income and meaningful savings or investments could qualify at UT Austin but not for full coverage at A&M. Check what counts as assets on your FAFSA before assuming you're under the line.
The tuition freeze
Since 2022, Texas A&M has held undergraduate tuition and required fees at 2021 rates, and it has extended that freeze through 2026-27. The university estimates students would otherwise pay about $4,225 more over four years if tuition rose with inflation.
What this means for you
- January 15 is a hard requirement here. File the 2027-28 FAFSA or TASFA before January 15, 2027 for fall 2027 -- see Texas's state aid deadline.
- Add up income and assets, not just income.
- Plan for full-time enrollment and a 2.5.
- See which high schools feed A&M in Texas A&M's top feeder high schools, and compare programs in free tuition at Texas public universities.
- Starting at Blinn for engineering? Engineering at Blinn students qualify too -- see Texas A&M Engineering at Blinn vs. the Engineering Academies.