Guidelines / Manuals

The official list of courses approved for general academic transfer that may be offered by public community and technical colleges in Texas for state funding. The manual includes course number, title, description, learning outcomes, and funding approval code for each course.

Description of the review process, criteria, and type of recommendations for the annual review of low-producing degree programs.

Instructions for using the secure THECB EDC Portal (CBPass Login) for submitting CBM001 reports for processing to the Educational Data Center (EDC). Last updated November 2019 for Spring 2020 CBM001 report submission.

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).

Reporting and Procedures Manual for Texas Community, Technical, and State Colleges in effect Fall 2019 for CBM Reports for student enrollment, TSI, classes, faculty, graduation, facilities (Last updated January 2020).

Reporting and Procedures Manual for Texas Independent Colleges and Universities in effect Fall 2019 for CBM Reports for student enrollment, graduation (Last updated January 2020).

Reporting and Procedures Manual for Texas Public Universities in effect Fall 2019 for CBM Reports for student enrollment, TSI, courses, faculty, graduation, facilities, admissions (Last updated January 2020 to include CBM00T Student Transfer Report).

User manual for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board application to submit changes to the Core Curriculum, the Texas Core Curriculum Submission Portal.

ACGME and AOA residency program list for use with September 2019 CBM00R reporting.

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.

This document provides information on this exemption in order to give guidance to institutions of higher education in the administration of this program.

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.

This document provides information to give guidance to institutions for the administration of the Exemption for Peace Officers enrolled in certain courses.

Reporting and Procedures Manual for Career Schools and Colleges and Private and Out-of-State Public Postsecondary Institutions operating in Texas under a Certificate of Authority or a Certificate of Authorization in effect September 2019 for CBM Reports for student enrollment, graduation.

Budget Requirements and Annual Financial Reporting Requirements for Texas Public Community Colleges for FY 2019.

Overview of TRS and ORP for Employees Eligible to Elect ORP

Frequently Asked Questions. The Educational Aide Exemption (EAE) Program encourages educational aides to complete full teacher certification (Texas Administrative Code, 21.1080). Recipients are exempt from the payment of tuition and certain mandatory fees at participating Texas public institutions of higher education. Each term, applicants must complete and submit a separate EAE application to the Financial Aid Office.