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Rising Lion Program

Get Ready to Roar!

Join the Rising Lion Program, an epic adventure designed to jumpstart your college journey and roar into academic success.

Unleash Your Inner Lion This Summer!

Rising Lion: Your summer launchpad to college success. Take two Summer II classes at East Texas A&M Main Campus, July 8-Aug 8, and score tips, tricks, and friends to crush your first year of college. It's all about resources, support, and confidence.

The Rising Lion Program helps ease your transition from high school to college by providing:

A Head Start

This summer, you have the opportunity to dive into two college classes and earn six credit hours before everyone else and get a head start on your college journey. Get a head start and feel like a campus pro!

Support

Advisors, mentors, and faculty are here to guide your success.

Engagement

Forget boring summer! Dive into program activities, forge friendships, and turn East Texas A&M into your second home. This summer, the fun starts here!

Summer Financial Aid

Ensure eligibility for Summer II and 2024-2025 financial aid by submitting both the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 FAFSA or TASFA applications. This is only required for students needing financial assistance.

Program Costs for Summer 2024

Students participating in the Rising Lion Program will pay regular Summer II tuition and fees, housing and meal plan costs. The figures shown below are from Summer 2024.

Tuition and Fees	$2,134
Housing and Meals	$1,825*
Total Cost Per Student	$3,959*

Note: Students participating in the Rising Lion Program must submit the 2023-2024 FAFSA or TASFA to be considered for summer financial aid. Students must also submit the 2024-2025 FAFSA or TASFA for fall 2024.

Our FAFSA code: 003565

*Rising Lion program housing and meals costs for the main campus only

PRIORITY DEADLINE TO CONFIRM YOUR PARTICIPATION

Joining the Rising Lion Program is easy! You will receive an invitation to confirm your participation via your student applicant portal. The priority deadline to accept the invitation to join the program and complete FAFSA or TASFA (if applicable) is JUNE 15.

HERE ARE YOUR NEXT STEPS!

Take the next step and attend an upcoming Registration Rally event where we bring on-site enrollment services directly to you.

Attend a Registration Rally event.
Attend an Admitted Student Day event.
Sign up for ROAR, our new student orientation program.
Upload your Bacterial Meningitis record.
Visit Residential Living and Learning to apply for Summer II and Fall housing.
Visit Financial Aid and apply for financial aid and/or scholarships.

Rising Lion FAQs

What classes will I take during the Rising Lion Program?

The courses offered will be a part of the East Texas A&M general education core curriculum which are required for a bachelor’s degree. Classes include math, science, English and history. Based on placement scores, some students may also take developmental courses.

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When does the Rising Lion Program begin and end, and when should I move to campus?

The Rising Lion program begins during the Summer II semester. If you participate in the Rising Lion program, participants are required to live on-campus for the duration of the program.

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Who decides which two courses I will enroll in?

All Rising Lion participants are contacted directly by their advisor to register for courses.

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What are the minimum requirements to join the Rising Lion Program?

All eligible students will receive an invitation to join the Rising Lion Program via the student applicant portal.

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What if I have vacation plans, a family reunion etc. during the time of the Rising Lion Program?

Due to the abbreviated length of the program, missing just one class could be detrimental to your success. We suggest you plan your vacations around the Summer II semester.

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How much does it cost to participate in the Rising Lion Program?

Students participating in the Rising Lion Program will pay regular Summer II semester tuition and fees costs. Those students attending will also pay Summer II housing and meal plan costs.

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Is the Rising Lion Program In Person?

Yes, the Rising Lion Program will take place in person on the East Texas A&M main campus.

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May I participate in the Rising Lion Program if I have TASFA?

Yes, we accept all TASFA students.

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Contact Us

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