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In Texas, the week of October 13-19, 2025 will have a Free College Application Week. During this period, students can apply to Texas Public Universities for undergraduate admission without paying an application fee. The application must be submitted on the Apply Texas Website. Students can potentially save hundreds of dollars in application fees.
How it works?
Create your profile.
Add colleges to your list.
Gather requirements.
Submit Applications.
Need help applying to college?
Need help applying to college?
Check the admissions page of your college or university for admission requirements and their application. Many schools accept one of the following:
Apply Texas Application All TX Public Schools and many Private Schools
In Texas, the week of October 13-19, 2025 will have a Free College Application Week. During this period, students can apply to Texas Public Universities for undergraduate admission without paying an application fee. The application must be submitted on the Apply Texas Website. Students can potentially save hundreds of dollars in application fees.
Common App Many Private and Out of State Schools
Need more help with Applying to College?
TRIO Program
The Educational Opportunity Center is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and is sponsored locally by Del Mar College (DMC). The EOC is part of a group of programs known under the umbrella of “TRIO” programs. TRIO (coined for the first three programs started in 1972) includes Upward Bound, Talent Search and Student Support Services. All of these programs give priority to low-income, first-generation individuals who want to improve their level of education.
The TRIO program is for juniors and seniors who need extra guidance with navigating the college admissions process. Our program contact is Zenetta Whiting and she can be reached at 361-698-2356 or zstone5@delmar.edu.
More info on TRIO can be found here: https://www.delmar.edu/offices/trio/eoc.html
Link to electronic application: TRIO Application
College planning checklists & college visits
College planning checklists & college visits
College Board College Planning Checklists:
College Visits: Students may be excused for two college visit days their junior year and two days their senior year. A letter from the college containing their letterhead must be submitted to our attendance office upon return. Only the date student was on campus will be excused, not travel days. Contact the attendance office for more information @ 694-9187 or 694-9189.
My Texas Future
My Texas Future
My Texas Future is a free, student-friendly website that helps high school students in Texas explore their future education and career options.
Click here to Create an account at My Texas Future
**My Texas Future and ApplyTexas use the same email and password, making your path to college and career that much simpler.
Key Features of My Texas Future with links:
Interests Quiz & Skills Quiz: Take both quizzes to get a clear picture of careers that match your interests and skills. By exploring your passions and strengths, you can narrow down your options and find the best path for your future.
Career Explorer: Discover careers based on your interests, location, and earning potential.
Program Explorer: Find college programs that align with your goals, including online and in-person options. Get a snapshot of degree and certificate programs across Texas. Filter by what’s important to you to find the right fit.
Direct Admissions: See how your academic record can qualify you for admission to Texas colleges before ever filling out an application.
Military: Explore military options. Decide if military is an option for you.
Action Plans: Step-by-step guides for students at every grade level to stay on track.
Map My Grad: Track and plan your High school classes.
Whether you're a middle schooler or high schooler, My Texas Future empowers you to make informed decisions about your future.
additional Websites for college planning
additional Websites for college planning
🎓 BigFuture by College Board
🎓 BigFuture by College Board
Website: bigfuture.collegeboard.org
Description: A comprehensive platform that helps students explore colleges, careers, scholarships, and financial aid. It offers personalized college matches, career quizzes, and planning checklists.
🏫 Niche
🏫 Niche
Website: niche.com/colleges
Description: Provides rankings, reviews, and insights from students about colleges and universities. You can filter schools by location, major, and other preferences, and see real student feedback.
📚 Cappex
📚 Cappex
Website: cappex.com
Description: Offers tools to compare colleges, calculate admission chances, and find scholarships. It also includes detailed college profiles and student reviews.
💰 Fastweb
💰 Fastweb
Website: fastweb.com
Description: A leading scholarship search engine that also provides college planning resources, financial aid information, and internship opportunities.
🧭 College Navigator (by NCES)
🧭 College Navigator (by NCES)
Website: nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator
Description: A government-run site offering detailed data on colleges, including tuition, graduation rates, and financial aid statistics. Great for research and comparison.
📝 Common App
📝 Common App
Website: commonapp.org
Description: A centralized application platform used by over 1,000 colleges. It simplifies the college application process and provides planning tools and essay guidance.
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