10/12/2026
Free College Application Week is the latest addition to a suite of online tools that the state
offers Texans to help them navigate the college admission process. These include:
• My Texas Future, a website created by the state that helps students explore careers, discover education and training programs that match their interests and skills, and learn about ways to pay for school. Students can start building their profiles in middle school as early as age 13, making the application process easier.
• ApplyTexas, an online tool for applying to Texas public universities or community colleges as well as some private universities. ApplyTexas supports applications from first-time college students, returning students, visiting students, transfer students,
and graduate applicants. There’s an application guide that can help you know all the documents and resume items you’ll need.
• Direct Admissions, a new feature of My Texas Future, further streamlines the college application process. By entering basic information like GPA, class rank, and test scores, students instantly receive a personalized list of Texas public universities
where they could qualify for admission—before even starting the application.
STUDENTS: GET READY, GET SET, SAVE MONEY
Whether you are a high school student navigating Texas public universities and colleges for the first time, or a working adult seeking to advance your career through education, the
state offers this powerful set of online tools to assist you in planning your educational and career journey.
Best of all, eligible students can submit applications to participating Texas
public colleges and universities without paying application fees during Free College Application Week.
So, mark your calendars, explore your options, create a profile, and take advantage of these digital resources!
