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Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
One Week Zero Application Fees
October 12-18, 2026
Apply to Texas public colleges and universities - for free!
What is Free College Application Week?
Free College Application Week provides an annual opportunity for Texas residents to apply for undergraduate admission to any Texas public college or university – without having to pay any application fees.
When is it?
Free College Application Week is Monday, October 12 through Sunday, October 18, 2026.
What are the requirements?
Applicants must use ApplyTexas (www.
applytexas.org),Texas' online portal for applying to any Texas public university or 2-year college. Applications submitted through other platforms may not qualify for the fee waiver.
Applications must be finally submitted within ApplyTexas by 11:59 p.m. CST on Sunday, October 18, to qualify. Applications that are started but not submitted will not be eligible, so access ApplyTexas early!
Who can participate?
Texas residents applying for undergraduate admission at Texas public institutions may
participate. This includes first-time, returning, visiting, and transfer students. The fee waiver does not apply to individuals who do not meet Texas residency requirements. It is not available to those applying to graduate or professional degree programs.
Need more information? Visit www.highered.texas.gov/free-college-application-week/
for Frequently Asked Questions and additional resources.