SAN ANTONIO – Texas students can now apply to undergraduate programs at any public college or university in the state without paying application fees, thanks to a new state law.
The initiative, known as Free College Application Week, runs this year from October 13–19, and covers schools including UTSA, Texas A&M, and dozens of others.
The program was created through Senate Bill 2231 during the 89th Texas Legislative Session. It requires all public institutions in the state to waive undergraduate application fees for Texas residents who submit applications through ApplyTexas. To participate, students must create an ApplyTexas account and have personal, school, and test information ready. Only applications submitted by 11:59 p.m. CST on October 19 will have fees waived.
Senator Adam Hinojosa said the initiative will help more students pursue higher education without worrying about costs. “There are going to be more students that are going to have that want and are going to know that they’re going to be able to and not have to worry about the cost,” he said.
Free College Application Week will now take place annually during the second full week of October, giving Texas students a recurring opportunity to apply to public colleges and universities at no cost.
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