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Texas residents will be able to apply for free to any public college or university in the state from Monday until Oct. 19 as part of the state’s first-ever “Free College Application Week.” Incoming ...

BANQUETE, Texas — For the first time in state history, Texas students can apply to every public university in the state without paying a single application fee. Senate Bill 2231, passed during the ...

Texans can submit college applications free of charge until the end of this week. The Texas Education Agency noted on its website, the Texas Education Code establishes the second week of October as ...

A new Texas law passed during the 80th Texas Legislature has expedited the college application process for one week in October. The law states Oct. 13-19 will be Free College Application Week.

Texas residents can apply to public colleges and universities in the state for free Oct. 13-19. Typically, colleges and universities charge a fee for applications. But in the spring, state lawmakers ...

SAN ANTONIO – A new Texas law passed during the 80th Texas Legislature has expedited the college application process for one week in October. Senate Bill 2231 waives application fees for all public ...