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Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program Accepting Nominations
May 14, 2025, Austin, TX – Texas elected officials can now nominate students to receive the 2025-26 Texas Armed Services Scholarship (TASSP), a program from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. “Texas is proud to cultivate the next generation of military leaders through the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program,” said Governor Greg Abbott. “This scholarship…
Texas leads the nation in top-tier research universities
Feb. 21, 2025, Austin, TX – Texas now leads the nation in top-tier research institutions according to the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation’s 2025 Research Activity Designations. “Building a Talent Strong Texas is a bold plan, but we knew that when institutions, the Coordinating Board, and our state leaders work together we could reach…
THECB awards nearly $13 million through TRUE Grant Program
Dec. 16, 2024, Austin, Texas – The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has awarded nearly $13 million in grant funding to Texas higher education institutions through the Texas Reskilling and Upskilling through Education (TRUE) Grant Program. The TRUE Grant Program supports the goals of the state’s strategic plan for higher education, Building a Talent Strong Texas, through the…
Institutions Across Texas Recognized for Building a Talent Strong Texas
Dec. 13, 2024, Austin, Texas – The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has announced five recipients of its 2024 Star Awards. Institutions were recognized for exemplary support for students pursuing postsecondary pathways. “The Star Awards recognize institutions that continue to develop new, innovative ways to build a talent-strong Texas,” said Dr. Fred Farias, chair…
Coordinating Board Announces New Commissioner of Higher Education
Nov. 15, 2024, Austin, Texas – The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Wynn Rosser as the new Commissioner of Higher Education. With an extensive background in higher education and philanthropic leadership, Dr. Rosser brings a wealth of knowledge and a commitment to advancing Texas higher education…
State financial aid priority deadline extended to Feb. 15
Oct. 11, 2024, Austin, Texas – The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has extended the state financial aid application priority deadline to Feb. 15 for the 2025-2026 application cycle due to delays with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The standard annual deadline is Jan. 15 and future aid cycles will revert to this date. The Texas Application for…