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Staggs Academy offers students a high school experience while advancing their college education at Texas A&M International University. With supportive staff and strong admiration, Staggs offers small cohort advantage and one-on-one advising. Our high school consist of a two-year program with up to 60 SCH of college coursework.
Eligibility
- Be a Texas Resident
- 10th-grade high school student with at least 13 credits toward Texas high school graduation plan.
- Attempt TSIA in Reading/ Writing and Math
- Minimum high school GPA of 85 or 3.0
Easy Steps to Become a Staggs Scholar
- Step 1: Complete the application (Available January 1st)
- Step 2: Submit your official high school transcript with GPA/Rank.
- Step 3: Submit PSAT 10 Score Report.
- Step 4: Submit TSIA Scores.
- Step 5: Submit Student Checklist (form provided)
- Step 6: Two letters of Recommendation from two different teachers.
- Optional: for holistic review, a student interview will be conducted.
Applications may be hand-delivered to:
TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
JULIETA & FRANK STAGGS ACADEMY OF INTERNATIONAL AND STEM STUDIES
Anthony J. and Georgia A Pellegrino Hall (PLG) 215
5201 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
LAREDO, TEXAS 78041-1900
956.326.2860 | 956.326.2863 (FAX)
Extended aadmissions application for Fall 2024 through June 30, 2024.
Staggs Early Scholar High School Pathway
Staggs Academy in collaboration with TAMIU's Concurrent Enrollment program provides students the opportunity to earn college credit as a freshman and sophomore in high school at a reduced tuition rate.