‘Dusty Promise’ Expands Income Levels for TAMIU Financial Assistance

You might say Texas A&M International University’s (TAMIU) “Dusty Promise” Program, its long-standing commitment to help low-income students, has been dusted off… and polished to further expand its value for more students. “Dusty” is the name of the University’s beloved mascot, the Dustdevil.

TAMIU president Dr. Pablo Arenaz said the expansion widens the University’s ability to help more students and their families. 

“In the past, our Dusty Promise focused on helping students whose family income was below $30,000.  We pledged to provide enough scholarships and grants to pay tuition and mandatory fees for all eligible students.  Today’s Dusty Promise has been dramatically expanded to families whose income is up to $100,000, enabling us to assist a greater number of students and their families…and so, our Dusty Promise is made even stronger,” Dr. Arenaz said.

He outlined eligible and qualified students as:

• Texas residents with an adjusted gross income of $100,000 or less
• First Time Freshman or new Transfer Student admitted by March 15
• Financial Aid application (FAFSA or TASFA) submitted by March 15

Full criteria for eligibility and additional details, including an online FAQ, are available at go.tamiu.edu/promise

Arenaz said the “Dusty Promise” expansion furthers the University’s legacy and mission to help Bachelor’s degree-seeking students attain their degree, and the enhanced quality of life that follows.

“With this dramatically expanded opportunity, we’re widening our commitment to a broader range of students and their families and the help they need to secure their higher education dreams… and the brighter futures this will make possible.

“For over 50 years, TAMIU’s mission has been focused on making higher education accessible, affordable, and excellent. I encourage students and their families to explore the Dusty Promise.  The Dusty Promise is a promise made and a promise we are proud to keep,” Arenaz concluded. 

TAMIU Admissions applications for Fall 2022 are available at www.goapplytexas.org

To find out more about the expanded Dusty Promise, visit the Office of Financial Aid in the Senator Judith Zaffirini Student Success Center 214, email financialaid@tamiu.edu, click on https://www.tamiu.edu/financialaid/index.shtml or call 956.326.2225.