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Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program Now Accepting Nominations
June 15, 2023, Austin, TX – Texas elected officials can now nominate students to receive the 2023-24 Texas Armed Services Scholarship (TASSP), a program from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. “The State of Texas is proud to support our students who have chosen to devote their careers and lives to preserving the sovereignty of…
Texas House Bill 8 becomes law, paves way for innovative community college funding
The State of Texas continues working to ensure our public community colleges remain competitive and able to fully support the needs of our growing, diverse workforce,” said Gov. Abbott. “House Bill 8 will be an important tool to help enhance the role of public junior colleges in workforce training and preparation for high-demand careers. I…
88th Texas Legislature Makes Historic Investments in Higher Education
June 2, 2023, AUSTIN, TX – As Texas continues to break records for adding new jobs that require advance education and training, the Texas Legislature demonstrated its support for higher education with historic investments of more than $5 billion for the next biennium. Texas Commissioner of Higher Education Harrison Keller released the following statement: “The…
Governor Abbott Reappoints Anwar To Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
From the Office of Governor Greg Abbott Press Release March 27, 2023, Austin, TX – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Javaid Anwar to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for a term set to expire on August 31, 2027. The Board provides leadership and coordination for the Texas higher education system. Javaid Anwar of Midland…
THECB Offering New Loan to Help Students Complete High-Demand Degrees
Feb. 23, 2023, Austin, TX – The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board is now offering a new low-interest loan option for Texas students. The Future Occupations & Reskilling Workforce Advancement to Reach Demand (FORWARD) Loan Program is designed to increase the number of students who obtain high-value credentials in high-demand occupations. The FORWARD Loan is…
THECB releases free college and career planning tool for families
Jan. 26, 2023, Austin, TX – The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has launched a new tool called Tomorrow Ready Texas to help parents and guardians support their teens with college and career planning. The tool provides Texas families with the resources they need to support their child’s success after high school – in…
