Guidelines / Manuals

The purpose for this document is to provide guidance and clarification to institutions of higher education in the Good Neighbor Program online student nomination submission process. The purpose of the  form is to provide institutions with a secure method for submitting student recommendations to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).

The purpose for this document is to provide guidance and clarification to institutions of higher education in the Good Neighbor Program online student nomination submission process. The purpose of the  form is to provide institutions with a secure method for submitting student recommendations to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).

This document provides information and guidance to institutions of higher education on the administration of the Good Neighbor exemption program.

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).

The intent of this document is to provide institutions of higher education with a resource that will assist in the administration of the exemption for firefighters who are enrolled in fire science courses.

The purpose of the Financial Aid Database (FAD) Report is to collect data used by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) to produce an annual statewide Financial Aid Report, determine state aid program allocations, conduct compliance monitoring, and generate additional statewide and institutional reports. The FAD Report provides the state with a means of measuring and analyzing the funding resources available to students attending public and private/independent institutions of higher education in Texas.

FY 2021 Financial Aid Database Report Manual 2020-21

The purpose of the Financial Aid Database (FAD) Report is to collect data used by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) to produce an annual statewide Financial Aid Report, determine state aid program allocations, conduct compliance monitoring, and generate additional statewide and institutional reports. The FAD Report provides the state with a means of measuring and analyzing the funding resources available to students attending public and private/independent institutions of higher education in Texas

The purpose of the Financial Aid Database (FAD) Report is to collect data used by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) to produce an annual statewide Financial Aid Report, determine state aid program allocations, conduct compliance monitoring, and generate additional statewide and institutional reports. This document provides information and guidance to institutions for completing the FAD Report.

2021-22 State Financial Aid Program Guidelines. Therefore, archived copies of statute and rule that were used to create the FY 2022 guidelines have been created.

2021-22 State Financial Aid Program Guidelines. Therefore, archived copies of statute and rule that were used to create the FY 2022 guidelines have been created.

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 Educational Aide Exemption (EAE) 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.

Educational Aide Exemption Program Fund Request Form

Educational Aide Exemption (EAE) FY 2022 Guidelines

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 document contains information to provide clarity and guidance to institutions of higher education in the administration of the Education Benefits for Certain Survivors of Individuals in Specific Public Servant Position exemption.