Texas SB186 establishes a scholarship program for students with disabilities at public higher education institutions.
The Texas Students with Disabilities Scholarship Program, established by Texas SB186, provides assistance for tuition and mandatory fees to eligible students. To qualify, students must be Texas residents, enrolled in an associate or baccalaureate degree or certificate program, and meet academic progress requirements. Students must also demonstrate a disability and apply for financial aid. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board administers the program, sets scholarship amounts, and may decrease awards based on available funds.
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