March 22, 2024, Austin, Texas – The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) was named one of seven winners of The Great Admissions Redesign competition, sponsored by Lumina Foundation. The THECB has received $250,000 to support the design and development for the initial implementation of the Direct Admissions Pathway. The Pathway will be featured within My Texas Future, a one-stop advising…
Feb. 29, 2024, Austin, Texas – The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has extended the state financial aid application priority deadline to April 15 due to continued technical challenges related to completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). In July 2023, the Board amended the rules regarding the financial aid priority deadline,…
Jan. 29, 2024, Austin, Texas – The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has awarded $12 million in grant funding to Texas higher education institutions through the Texas Reskilling and Upskilling through Education (TRUE) Grant Program. “The unique programs made possible by TRUE grants help institutions respond quickly to developing workforce needs across the state,” said…
Jan. 25, 2024, Austin, Texas – The Texas Leadership Scholars program is seeking applicants for its Fall 2024 cohort. The application deadline for Texas seniors who are graduating this year is Feb. 15. Students selected for the program will have tuition and fees fully covered for all four years of their experience provided they attend a participating…
Jan. 16, 2024, Austin, TX – During his annual The State of Higher Education address, Commissioner Harrison Keller highlighted legislation from the 88th Texas Legislature, including community college finance reform and the establishment of the Texas University Fund, and how those efforts carry us closer to meeting the goals of the state’s strategic plan for higher…
December 13, 2023, AUSTIN, Texas – Dr. Fred Farias, chair of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (Coordinating Board), was the recipient of the first-ever Visionary Leader in Higher Education Award, presented by the University of North Texas (UNT). “It is an incredible honor to receive this award from the University of North Texas,” said…
Dec. 12, 2023, Austin, Texas – The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has announced five recipients of its 2023 Star Awards. Institutions were recognized for exceptional contributions toward meeting one or more of the goals outlined in the state’s strategic plan for higher education, Building a Talent Strong Texas. “The Star Awards continue to…
NOV. 28, 2023, Austin, TX – Leaders in education, government, and industry will convene Dec. 12-13 in Austin to discuss the road ahead for higher education at the Higher EDge 2023: Leading Texas’ Future conference. The annual conference, hosted by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), has expanded in recent years and is now…
September 7, 2023, Austin, TX — The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) approved emergency rules at a special-called board meeting that will govern Texas’ new community college funding system, effective Sept. 1. House Bill 8 (HB 8), passed by the Texas Legislature during its 88th session and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott in…
Aug. 28, 2023, Austin, TX – The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has launched My Texas Future, a new digital tool that connects Texans with resources and information about postsecondary opportunities. My Texas Future will help bridge the skills gap and provide support to individuals as they work to further their careers, return to…