The Accounting Student Scholarship Program : Department of Accounting : Texas State University

Accounting Student Scholarship Program Applications are currently OPEN.

Questions regarding applications can be directed to accounting@txstate.edu

The Texas Public Accountancy Act provides for the establishment and maintenance of a scholarship program for accounting students. The program is funded by Texas CPAs who contribute $10 annually to the scholarship program through their license renewal.

The purpose of the The Accounting Student Scholarship Program is to provide financial assistance to students intending to take the CPA examination as Texas applicants and ultimately to serve the residents of this state.

Available to Accounting Seniors and MAcy students who meet the listed criteria.

Deadlines for Departmental Submission

Fall 2024 semester: TBD

Spring 2025 semester: TBD

Summer 2024 semester: May 1st, 2024

Before applying, please review information regarding the scholarship requirements carefully.

This information can be found on the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy website.
It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that they meet the criteria for the award prior to submission of applicant documents.
Students must be undergraduate accounting majors or MAcy students and have completed 15 hours of upper level accounting.

Step 1

Begin the application of intent process through the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.

This part can take weeks so START EARLY.

Step 2

Fill out a current FAFSA.

Only students with financial need (as determined by FAFSA) can be awarded funds through the TSBPA. International students are not eligible for the Accounting Student Scholarship Program.

Step 3

Only AFTER you receive a confirmation letter or email from the TSBPA that your applicant of intent has been received, fill out the form below by the due dates (see above).

You will be required to attach the following documents to submit the form successfully.

1. The Accounting Student Scholarship Program Application from TSBPA

Found here: TSBPA Application (PDF)

(Student fills out first page ONLY. The remaining pages are processed by the department and then financial aid on your behalf.)

2. PDF Copy of Letter/Email from TSBPA confirming Receipt of the Application of Intent

3. PDF Copy of Unofficial Transcript. Texas State Students can skip this step (department can access transcript on your behalf)

Accounting Student Scholarship Program Application Form

Questions about the scholarship can be directed to accounting@txstate.edu.

Choose applicable semester. *

Summer 2024

First and Last Name *

Sender's Email *

(TXST email address)

TXState NetID (e.g. abc123) *

TXState ID Number (e.g. A0...) *

Phone Number *

TSBPA Control Number (can be found in TSBPA letter/email confirming receipt of Application of Intent) *

I am an Undergraduate Accounting Major or have been accepted into the MAcy program. *

Yes

I will be taking at least 6 hours for the semester in which I am applying for financial aid. *

Yes

I have completed 15 hours of upper level Accounting courses, beginning with ACC 3305. *

Yes

I am an international student. *

Yes

Acknowledgement #1 *

I understand that I must repay awarded funds if I do not sit for at least one section of the CPA exam in Texas within 3 years of submitting the application of intent.

Acknowledgement #2 *

I understand that I must be on track to become a licensed CPA in Texas to be eligible for this Scholarship

Acknowledgement #3 *

I understand that I will not likely receive awarded funds before Texas State tuition bill is due. I will treat the Accounting Student Scholarship Program funds as a reimbursement and will plan accordingly.

Acknowledgement #4 *

I understand that Accounting Student Scholarship Program funds are dependent on availability. It is possible that I may not receive funds for the requested semester despite eligibility.

Acknowledgement #5 *

I understand that this award is based on financial aid eligibility using information from my FAFSA submission. If my Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) is considered too high, I may not be eligible for the Accounting Student Scholarship Program.

PDF Copy of Application *

PDF Copy of TSBPA Confirmation Letter/Email *

PDF Copy of Unofficial Texas State Transcript from CatsWeb

Texas State Students can skip this step (department can access transcript on your behalf)

If you happen to see this, do not fill this field.