This page lists college-planning resources unique to Texas, including higher education agencies, savings plans, state financial aid programs, benefits for veterans, and special programs.
Texas higher education agencies
Use Sallie Mae’s School Search Tool to compare colleges and universities on your list.
Savings plans
State financial aid programs
Texas offers a variety of financial aid programs such as grants, scholarships, and other awards for students who want to further their education beyond high school.
Important: To qualify for federal and other sources of financial aid, you must file the FAFSA. Check with your financial aid administrator for school deadlines.
Benefits for veterans
Special programs
- CollegeForAllTexans.com
- The Texas Education Agency has developed TAKS Study Guides to help students strengthen the TEKS-based skills that are taught in class and tested on TAKS. The Guides are designed for students to use on their own or for students and families to work through together. Concepts are presented in a variety of ways that will help students review the information and skills they need to be successful on the TAKS.
- Testing for Students Entering a Texas Public College or University
- Texas Labor Market Information
- Texas H.O.T. Jobs
