Bill > HB4912

This bill requires the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to establish a Free College Application Week during the second full week of October, during which students can apply to any public institution of higher education in Texas without paying an application fee. Specifically, the board is permitted to adopt necessary rules to implement this waiver and will require all public higher education institutions to accept fee-free applications during this designated week. The provision will take effect for the 2025-2026 academic year, meaning students can first benefit from the fee waiver during that year's Free College Application Week. The bill aims to reduce financial barriers for students applying to college by eliminating application fees during a specific timeframe, potentially making the college application process more accessible and affordable for Texas students.