Becoming a part of the JAMP program is easy!
As a senior in high school:
- Apply to College. Apply to a Texas college or university to enroll for the fall semester immediately following graduation from high school or a home-school program.
- Take the SAT or ACT. You must earn a score not less than the mean for the state of Texas.
- Apply for Financial Aid. You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid FAFSA and be eligible to receive a Pell Grant or an Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) up to 8000.
As a freshman in college:
- Meet with the JAMP Faculty Director (JFD). The JFD at your school will provide academic advising and assistance in applying to JAMP.
- Apply to JAMP. The application is available online starting in the spring semester. You may begin the online application on May 1 and must submit the completed application no later than October 1.
- Complete at least 27 hours of undergraduate credit. During your freshman year*, you must complete at least 27 hours of undergraduate credit with a 3.25 GPA or higher and 3.25 GPA in science courses. (No more than 3 hours of AP credit can be counted toward this requirement).