Guidelines / Manuals

Reporting and Procedures Manual for Texas Community, Technical, and State Colleges in effect Summer 2020 for CBM Reports for student enrollment, TSI, classes, faculty, graduation, facilities (Last updated August 2020).

This Fact Sheet highlights specific requirements regarding the Blind/Deaf Student Exemption Program in the Texas Education Code (TEC)
and/or Texas Administrative Code (TAC) in order to assist institutions with the administration of programs.
 

The purpose of the Online Reporting feature within the HelmNet portal provides institutions a secure method to run and export real-time data for the College Access Loan (CAL), Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program (TASSP), and B-on-Time (BOT) programs. Administrators can access program summaries as well as borrower-specific details from application to final disbursement.

Program to Encourage Certification to Teach Bilingual Education, English as a Second Language, or Spanish.

Bilingual Education Program FY 2021 Guidelines

Reporting and Procedures Manual for Texas Community, Technical, and State Colleges in effect Spring 2020 for CBM Reports for student enrollment, TSI, classes, faculty, graduation, facilities (Last updated July 2020).

Attorney Generals opinion on Whether Rider 52 to the Higher Education Coordinating Board’s appropriation in the General Appropriations Act allows students to qualify for financial assistance through the Program to Encourage Certification to Teach Bilingual Education, English as a Second Language, or Spanish by taking an exam comparable to the State Board for Educator Certification Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test or by passing a practice exam

Instruction on how to complete the Bilingual Education Scholarship Program Fund Request Form (FRF). Participating Institutions can request Bilingual Education Scholarship Program funds throughout the year on an as-needed basis using the Funds Request Form (FRF). The FRF allows for easier reconciliation between the institution’s Financial Aid Office, Business Office, and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). To submit the completed funds request, follow the instructions in the Submit the Request section.

Instruction on how to complete the Educational Aide Exemption (EAE) Fund Request Form (FRF). Participating Institutions can request EAE program funds throughout the year on an as-needed basis using the Funds Request Form (FRF). The FRF allows for easier reconciliation between the institution’s Financial Aid Office, Business Office, and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).

This fact sheet highlights specific requirements in the Texas Education Code (TEC)
and Texas Administrative Code (TAC) in order to assist institutions with the administration of the Foster Care program for those who are currently or formerly under the conservatorship of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS).

Reporting and Procedures Manual for Texas Health-Related Institutions in effect Fall 2019 for CBM Reports for student enrollment, faculty, graduation, residents, fellows, facilities (Last updated July 2020).

Instructions for Preparing Annual ORP Participation Report data

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Program Guidelines are intended to support institutions by highlighting requirements that appear in the Texas Education Code (TEC) and Title 19 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC). When administering the College Access Loan (CAL) Program, institutions should always refer to the applicable statutes and rules. The information provided in this document is to be used solely as a resource and does not supersede the statute and/or rules for this program.

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Program Guidelines are intended to support institutions by highlighting requirements that appear in the Texas Education Code (TEC) and Title 19 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC). When administering the Work-Study Student Mentorship Program (WSMP), institutions should always refer to the applicable statutes and rules. The information provided in this document is to be used solely as a resource and does not supersede the statute and/or rules for this program.

The exemption for Peace Officers and Firefighters Disabled in the Line of Duty is authorized by TEC, Chapter 54, Subchapter D, Section 54.352. The program provides an exemption from tuition and fees to eligible peace officers and firefighters who are permanently disabled as a result of an injury sustained in the line of duty.

State Financial Aid Program Guidelines 2020-21

The TEG Engagement Guide was developed by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) to assist auditors during the TEG Program engagement process at Texas Private/Independent institutions. The purpose of the engagement is to confirm that awards are only given to eligible students and that the institution has an adequate system of internal controls to assure adherence to program laws and regulations.

Although all requirements outlined in this guide must be addressed by the auditor, the auditor should use his or her judgment to determine if further matters should be reviewed. This guide is not intended to be an exhaustive reference.