Jaguar Promise Scholarship Expands Access at Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Texas A&M University-San Antonio has expanded its Jaguar Promise scholarship program to help students afford higher education. The initiative, launched in 2024 as a last-dollar scholarship covering tuition and fees after other aid is applied, also includes a $300-per-semester book stipend. With enrollment reaching 7,697 students for Fall 2026—including a record number of first-time-in-college students—Jaguar Promise has seen increased participation, with a notable rise in support among Early College High School graduates and top high school performers. The program is part of the university's broader strategy to promote student persistence and degree completion. It requires participants to maintain academic standards such as credit-hour requirements and GPA benchmarks. A&M-San Antonio also partners with Alamo Colleges District through its Promise-to-Promise initiative, enabling students to transition from associate degrees toward bachelor’s programs in a more affordable manner. The university is expanding its academic offerings, including the launch of a Doctor of Education program in Fall 2026 and plans for new undergraduate programs like biomedical sciences. These efforts align with President Salvador Hector Ochoa's vision of increasing access to higher education while addressing regional workforce needs.
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