Abilene, Texas — Texas students will have a week in October to apply to public colleges and universities across the state without paying application fees, a cost that can add up quickly for families.
Texas Free College Application Week returns Oct. 12-18 for second year, waiving fees
From Oct. 12 through Oct. 18, eligible Texas residents can submit applications to participating public four-year universities and community colleges with application fees waived.
The state’s Free College Application Week is designed to help remove financial barriers for students pursuing higher education.
Texas Free College Application Week returns Oct. 12-18 for second year, waiving fees
Texas first launched Free College Application Week in 2025 following the passage of Senate Bill 2231.
The October 2026 waiver period marks the initiative’s second year.
Texas Free College Application Week returns Oct. 12-18 for second year, waiving fees
The fee waiver is not limited to graduating high school seniors. Eligible transfer students and Texans looking to return to college can also take advantage of the program.
To qualify for the waiver, students must complete and submit their applications during the designated week through ApplyTexas.org.
Texas Free College Application Week returns Oct. 12-18 for second year, waiving fees
Students are encouraged not to wait until the last minute.
Texas Free College Application Week returns Oct. 12-18 for second year, waiving fees
The free application period ends Oct. 18, and applicants should have all required information ready before submitting.
More information is available at https://www.highered.texas.gov/free-college-application-week/.