Guidelines / Manuals

Applicants should consult these instructions while developing their Certificate of Authority application. These instructions include information on timelines, fees, expected application information, and possible site evaluation areas of review.

description of User Roles and Status for institutional staff using online ORP reporting system (ORP app)

Administrative Unit Codes as of September 24, 2025 for use with CBM reporting.

Annual Financial Reporting Illustrations for Texas Public Community Colleges for FY 2025.

Budget Requirements and Annual Financial Reporting Requirements for Texas Public Community Colleges for FY 2025.

ORP Report Pre-submission Checklist

Instructions for Preparing Annual ORP Participation Report data

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 2025 for CBM Reports for student enrollment, graduation.

Rule Changes Impacting State Financial Aid JULY and AUG 2025

Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program (TASSP) FY 2026 (2025-26) Guidelines

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

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

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.

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.

Texas First Scholarship Program FY 2026 (2025-26) Guidelines

Tuition Equalization Grant Fiscal Year 2025 Engagement Guide Memo

Tuition Equalization Grant Fiscal Year 2025 Engagement Guide