Students & Families
We know figuring out how to apply to and pay for higher education can be confusing. We have tools and services that will help!
My Texas Future connects you with the resources you need to plan your career and education. Explore careers and college programs with tools designed for both middle- and high-school-aged students, as well as adult learners looking to complete a degree or advance in or change careers.
ApplyTexas will help you take the next step and apply to programs. With a free ApplyTexas account, you can apply to any Texas public university and many Texas community colleges and private universities.
And be sure to check out additional links below for information on low-interest college loans, state financial aid, loan repayment programs, and more!
Planning for College
My Texas Future
My Texas Future connects you with the resources you need to plan your career and education. Explore careers and college programs through our tools, built for Texas learners.
Texas Leadership Scholars
The Texas Leadership Scholars is a premier scholarship program, through which selected students receive a free ride to a top Texas university. They also benefit from a peer network, mentoring, and other opportunities to help them unlock their potential.
Advise TX
Advise TX College Advising Corps launched in 2010-2011 and works to increase the number of low-income, first-generation college, and underrepresented high school students who enter and complete a postsecondary education.
ADVi
ADVi is a chatbot, backed by a team of knowledgeable advisors, that can answer students’ questions in real time about attending college, returning to college, financial aid, and more.
Texas First Program
This prestigious opportunity enables Texas’ top students to graduate early with the Distinguished Level of Achievement and receive a scholarship to a participating Texas university.
Texas CREWS
The Texas Consumer Resource for Education and Workforce Statistics (Texas CREWS) is an interactive dashboard with comparative information about Texas public two-year and four-year postsecondary institutions. Students and families can compare different programs and institutions to get the best return on investment.
Online Institutional Resumes for Students and Parents
These one-pagers provide an overview of all Texas technical schools, colleges, and universities and help students and families make informed decisions.
Postsecondary Programs & Services for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Prospective students and parents can learn more about institutions of higher education that provide programs and services for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Applying for College
ApplyTexas
You’ve done your research and now you’re ready to apply! Next stop: ApplyTexas, a centralized portal for prospective students who wish to apply for admission to Texas higher education institutions. The portal allows you to simply complete one application and submit it to multiple institutions of higher education. Now, that’s easy!
Automatic Admission
Do you qualify for automatic admission to many public universities in Texas through the Top 10% Rule? Well, let’s find out! To meet the requirements, you must graduate in the top 10% of your class at a recognized public or private high school in Texas or a high school operated by the U.S. Department of Defense. You must also be a Texas resident or eligible to pay resident tuition.
Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA)
The TSIA is a test designed to see if you’re ready for college-level course work in the general areas of reading, writing, and mathematics. Learn more by browsing the resources below.
Paying for College
Financial aid is an important resource that helps you and your family pay for college. This financial assistance can cover educational costs, including tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, and transportation. There are several types of financial aid, including grants, scholarships, and even some employment opportunities through work-study programs. Both the federal government and the state of Texas provide financial aid opportunities.
- Learn more about federal and state financial aid
- Learn more about loan and scholarship programs we offer
Net Price Calculator
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board provides a State Net Price Calculator tool for estimating the cost of attendance for full-time entering first-year students at public institutions of higher education in Texas.
Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA)
Students who are classified by the institution as a Texas Resident and who cannot apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), are encouraged to complete the TASFA.
TASFA vs. FAFSA
TASFA applicants usually include students who are non-citizens or non-permanent residents of the United States. Before you begin, contact the institution you plan to attend to verify your eligibility to submit the TASFA. If you need help deciding which application (TASFA or FAFSA) to complete, click the button below.
Work Experience
TXWORKS Internship Program
Are you a current undergraduate student in Texas? If so, you could qualify for a paid internship through our TXWORKS program.
