Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Texas Tuition Exemption for Current and Former Foster Youth
Deadline
No deadline posted
Award
Free tuition at Texas state-supported colleges
Must meet enrollment rules before age 27.
Who it's for
Youth currently or formerly in Texas DFPS conservatorship, and those adopted from DFPS.
Things to double-check:
- Current or former Texas foster youth, or adopted from DFPS
What you need to apply
- DFPS Form 1810 verification
Your next 3 steps
- Request Form 1810 from DFPS.
- Give it to your college's tuition waiver liaison.
- Enroll before age 27.
Encourage foster youth currently or formerly under the conservatorship of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) and those adopted from DFPS to pursue a higher education in Texas by providing eligible students free tuition at state-supported colleges or universities.