State’s First “Free College Application Week” Set for Oct. 13-19

The state’s first “Free College Application Week” will be held Oct. 13-19, 2025, and will be observed thereafter the second full week in October (Monday to Sunday).

That’s according to a joint announcement by Gov. Abbott and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

At No Cost

Free College Application Week is a statewide initiative that helps Texas residents apply to public colleges at no cost.

Created by SB2231 during the 89th legislative session, all public colleges and universities in Texas are required to waive admission application fees for Texas residents who apply through ApplyTexas to undergraduate programs during the second full week in October.

“In addition to the cost savings, combined with other tools available to Texans for planning and achieving educational and career goals, free application week removes a barrier so more students can take their first step toward higher education,” said Texas Higher-Ed Commissioner Wynn Rosser.