Monday, August 31, 2009
Contacts -- Federal Pell Grant Program
Contacts -- Federal Pell Grant Program: "Federal Student Aid Information Center
Telephone(800) 433-3243 or 800 4FED-AID"
Telephone(800) 433-3243 or 800 4FED-AID"
FINANCIAL AID: Grant Programs
FINANCIAL AID: Grant Programs: "Grant Programs Questions?
Federal Pell Grant
The Pell Grant is a federal grant awarded to all eligible students working on their first undergraduate degree who have filed a FAFSA and demonstrate certain levels of financial need. The amount of Pell a student receives varies with their financial need. The maximum annual Pell award for 2009-2010 is $5,350.
ACG and SMART Grant
The"
Federal Pell Grant
The Pell Grant is a federal grant awarded to all eligible students working on their first undergraduate degree who have filed a FAFSA and demonstrate certain levels of financial need. The amount of Pell a student receives varies with their financial need. The maximum annual Pell award for 2009-2010 is $5,350.
ACG and SMART Grant
The"
Texas Rehabiliation Association
Texas Rehabiliation Association: "News
Urban Miyares is Opening Keynote Speaker for TRA Annual Conference read more
2009 TRA Annual Conference read more
2009 NRA Annual Training Conference read more
SFA/TRCEA Workshop: 'Meeting the Challenges of Social Change-2009' read more
AHIA 8th Brain Injury Symposium read more
Top Reasons to Join TRA
Continuing Education Credits through TRA Annual Conference, NRA and SW Regional Conferences, and subchapter training
Professional Development through leadership roles at the national, state, regional, and local levels; through committee assignments; through organizational and community presentations; through training & information from website, and e-mails
Networking with other rehabilitation professionals offers opportunity to share ideas and resources for serving consumers; NRA, SWR, TRA, and local training activities offers opportunities to meet other rehabilitation professionals and develop ongoing working relationships;
Recognition for members and community professionals through TRA Awards Program, local subchapter awards, Southwest Region and NRA awards
Students are encouraged to join TRA to meet and network with rehabilitation professionals, to develop mentor relationships, and to learn about employment options and opportunities
Professionals are encouraged to join TRA to maintain skills, resources, and networking contacts for serving consumers and to serve as mentors to enhance professionalism of younger or new professionals in the field of rehabilitation. Professionals such as rehab. educators, rehab. counselors, vocational evaluators, job placement specialists and others are encouraged to join TRA.
Membership payment options: pay in full; 3 equally-divided payments; or monthly drafts.
For more BENEFITS information click here"
Urban Miyares is Opening Keynote Speaker for TRA Annual Conference read more
2009 TRA Annual Conference read more
2009 NRA Annual Training Conference read more
SFA/TRCEA Workshop: 'Meeting the Challenges of Social Change-2009' read more
AHIA 8th Brain Injury Symposium read more
Top Reasons to Join TRA
Continuing Education Credits through TRA Annual Conference, NRA and SW Regional Conferences, and subchapter training
Professional Development through leadership roles at the national, state, regional, and local levels; through committee assignments; through organizational and community presentations; through training & information from website, and e-mails
Networking with other rehabilitation professionals offers opportunity to share ideas and resources for serving consumers; NRA, SWR, TRA, and local training activities offers opportunities to meet other rehabilitation professionals and develop ongoing working relationships;
Recognition for members and community professionals through TRA Awards Program, local subchapter awards, Southwest Region and NRA awards
Students are encouraged to join TRA to meet and network with rehabilitation professionals, to develop mentor relationships, and to learn about employment options and opportunities
Professionals are encouraged to join TRA to maintain skills, resources, and networking contacts for serving consumers and to serve as mentors to enhance professionalism of younger or new professionals in the field of rehabilitation. Professionals such as rehab. educators, rehab. counselors, vocational evaluators, job placement specialists and others are encouraged to join TRA.
Membership payment options: pay in full; 3 equally-divided payments; or monthly drafts.
For more BENEFITS information click here"
TEXAS Grant Program
TEXAS Grant Program: "The Toward EXcellence, Access & Success (TEXAS) Grant Program provides grant money for academically-prepared eligible students to attend public and private nonprofit institutions of higher education in Texas.
To be eligible, you must:
Be a Texas resident.
Have graduated from a public or accredited private high school in Texas no earlier than fall 1998.
Have completed the recommended or advanced high school curriculum or its equivalent.
Have financial need.
Have applied for any available financial aid or assistance.
Be enrolled at least 3/4 time in an undergraduate degree or certificate program
Have not been convicted of a felony or crime involving a controlled substance.
How to apply:
Awards are made through the financial aid office of the college. If you are interested, contact the financial aid office to find out about deadlines and procedures.
How much can a student receive?
It depends on the number of credit hours you take and the type of institution you attend.
In general the amounts are $1,200 per semester for full-time university students; $470 per semester for full-time community college students; and $700 per semester for full-time technical college students.
This is not a one-time award. Students who continue in college and meet program academic standards can receive the awards for up to 150 credit hours or six years.
To meet academic standards, students must complete at least 75 percent of the hours taken in a previous semester and have at least an overall grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
For more information on this program go to http://www.capitol.state.tx.us and click onLegislative Resources>Texas Statutes>Education"
To be eligible, you must:
Be a Texas resident.
Have graduated from a public or accredited private high school in Texas no earlier than fall 1998.
Have completed the recommended or advanced high school curriculum or its equivalent.
Have financial need.
Have applied for any available financial aid or assistance.
Be enrolled at least 3/4 time in an undergraduate degree or certificate program
Have not been convicted of a felony or crime involving a controlled substance.
How to apply:
Awards are made through the financial aid office of the college. If you are interested, contact the financial aid office to find out about deadlines and procedures.
How much can a student receive?
It depends on the number of credit hours you take and the type of institution you attend.
In general the amounts are $1,200 per semester for full-time university students; $470 per semester for full-time community college students; and $700 per semester for full-time technical college students.
This is not a one-time award. Students who continue in college and meet program academic standards can receive the awards for up to 150 credit hours or six years.
To meet academic standards, students must complete at least 75 percent of the hours taken in a previous semester and have at least an overall grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
For more information on this program go to http://www.capitol.state.tx.us and click onLegislative Resources>Texas Statutes>Education"
Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Contact
Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Contact: "Contact Links
TDCJ Web Directory
Unit Directory
Open Records Act Requests"
TDCJ Web Directory
Unit Directory
Open Records Act Requests"
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Texas Department of Criminal Justice: "AnnouncementsAnnouncements - click headline to read full article
Summary of Notable Legislation - 81st Legislative Sessions
Summary of the 81st Legislature's Actions Impacting State Employees
What is TDCJ doing about H1N1 (swine) Flu?
Click the following link for information regarding entry procedures for visitation. Updates
Notice to Offender Visitors / Aviso a Visitantes de Ofensores
Offender Information Available online
2009 3rd Annual NAVSPIC (National Association of Victim Service Professionals in Corrections) Conference
2009 SKILLS Conference for Community Supervision Professionals
TDCJ-CJAD has released the BIPP Accreditation Guidelines
TDCJ Correctional Officer Recruiting Events/Information
Office of Inspector General (OIG) Positions - applicants must meet OIG Fitness Standards. View the Physical Readiness/Fitness Handbook for applicants and incumbents.
Call Toll-Free Number to Report Waste, Fraud, and Abuse of TDCJ Resources"
Summary of Notable Legislation - 81st Legislative Sessions
Summary of the 81st Legislature's Actions Impacting State Employees
What is TDCJ doing about H1N1 (swine) Flu?
Click the following link for information regarding entry procedures for visitation. Updates
Notice to Offender Visitors / Aviso a Visitantes de Ofensores
Offender Information Available online
2009 3rd Annual NAVSPIC (National Association of Victim Service Professionals in Corrections) Conference
2009 SKILLS Conference for Community Supervision Professionals
TDCJ-CJAD has released the BIPP Accreditation Guidelines
TDCJ Correctional Officer Recruiting Events/Information
Office of Inspector General (OIG) Positions - applicants must meet OIG Fitness Standards. View the Physical Readiness/Fitness Handbook for applicants and incumbents.
Call Toll-Free Number to Report Waste, Fraud, and Abuse of TDCJ Resources"
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Texas Department of Criminal Justice: "Brad Livingston
Executive Director
Texas Department
of Criminal Justice
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is to provide public safety, promote positive change in offender behavior, reintegrate offenders into society, and assist victims of crime.
Oliver J. Bell
Chairman
Texas Board of
Criminal Justice"
Executive Director
Texas Department
of Criminal Justice
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is to provide public safety, promote positive change in offender behavior, reintegrate offenders into society, and assist victims of crime.
Oliver J. Bell
Chairman
Texas Board of
Criminal Justice"
Rehabilitation Programs Division - home page
Rehabilitation Programs Division - home page: "Rehabilitation Programs Division
Madeline Ortiz
DirectorThe Rehabilitation Programs Division was created to effectively coordinate activities between the divisions of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). The Rehabilitation Programs Division has broad-based responsibilities that encompass every division within the agency to ensure programs and services are administered efficiently and with consistency. Emphasis is placed on the rehabilitation and re-entry of offenders into the community.
MISSION STATEMENT
A team of professionals skilled in developing and providing rehabilitation and reentry programs that facilitate positive change in the lives of offenders."
Madeline Ortiz
DirectorThe Rehabilitation Programs Division was created to effectively coordinate activities between the divisions of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). The Rehabilitation Programs Division has broad-based responsibilities that encompass every division within the agency to ensure programs and services are administered efficiently and with consistency. Emphasis is placed on the rehabilitation and re-entry of offenders into the community.
MISSION STATEMENT
A team of professionals skilled in developing and providing rehabilitation and reentry programs that facilitate positive change in the lives of offenders."
Offender Information
Offender Information: "Offender Information
Offender location/general Information may now be obtained online. Offender Information requests may be made by telephone or e-mail.
General offender information only (location/offenses/projected release date)
Parole problems & questions only
Problems & questions relating to offenders
Can't find offender in TDCJ?"
Offender location/general Information may now be obtained online. Offender Information requests may be made by telephone or e-mail.
General offender information only (location/offenses/projected release date)
Parole problems & questions only
Problems & questions relating to offenders
Can't find offender in TDCJ?"
texas prison systems - Google Search
texas prison systems - Google Search: "PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE - 11:16amThus, the Texas"
General Information Guide for Families of Offender
General Information Guide for Families of Offender: "Publications
Executive Services
General Information Guide for Families of Offenders
Explains the intake process and provides a brief description of the offender program areas within TDCJ. Intended to assist the families of offenders in understanding how TDCJ operates. December 2005
* Effective October 1st, offenders will no longer be allowed to receive colored paper. The offenders will only be allowed to receive white, undecorated paper from outside vendors.
Instructions for downloading Acrobat files
[Return to Publications Home]"
Executive Services
General Information Guide for Families of Offenders
Explains the intake process and provides a brief description of the offender program areas within TDCJ. Intended to assist the families of offenders in understanding how TDCJ operates. December 2005
* Effective October 1st, offenders will no longer be allowed to receive colored paper. The offenders will only be allowed to receive white, undecorated paper from outside vendors.
Instructions for downloading Acrobat files
[Return to Publications Home]"
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