Texas SB2231 establishes Free College Application Week, waiving application fees for public institutions during the second full week of October.

Texas SB2231 mandates the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to designate the second full week of October as Free College Application Week. During this week, individuals in Texas can apply to any public institution of higher education for undergraduate admission without paying an application fee. The board may adopt rules necessary to implement this waiver. This provision applies starting with the 2025-2026 academic year. The act takes effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, otherwise it takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas SB2231 establishes Free College Application Week, waiving application fees for public institutions during the second full week of October.

Texas SB2231 mandates the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to designate the second full week of October as Free College Application Week. During this week, individuals in Texas can apply to any public institution of higher education for undergraduate admission without paying an application fee. The board may adopt rules necessary to implement this waiver. This provision applies starting with the 2025-2026 academic year. The act takes effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, otherwise it takes effect September 1, 2025.