Departmental Correspondence

September 24, 2024
Financial Aid Database FY 2024 Reporting Cycle 3-Now Open Memo

Financial Aid Database (FAD) 2023-24 (FY 2024) Reporting Cycle 3 - Now Open Memo

By Student Financial Aid Programs
September 11, 2024
CORRECTED LINKS: Final FY 2025 Formula Funding Runs and LAR Resubmission

The THECB has published to the community college finance website a presumptive final FY 2025 formula model that reflects Board adoption of new policies and differs marginally from prior versions.

By Funding and Resource Planning
User Access Annual Review Process - Deadline Oct. 4, 2024

User Access Annual Review Process - Deadline Oct. 4, 2024

By Student Financial Aid Programs
September 5, 2024
Faculty Tenure Policies and Procedures Memo

As a reminder, Texas Education Code 51.942 (SB 18, 88th Texas Legislature) requires the governing board of each Texas institution of higher education to file a copy of their policies and procedures regarding faculty tenure and to certify their compliance with TEC 51.942 to the Coordinating Board on or before September 1 of each year.

By Academic Affairs
September 4, 2024
Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program (TASSP) Nomination Period Extended Memo

To provide further opportunity for legislative offices to identify and nominate candidates for this scholarship, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has extended the deadline for submitting TASSP nominations to December 6, 2024.

By Student Financial Aid Programs, External Relations
August 28, 2024
State Financial Aid Updates Reminders and Resources Memo 2024AUG27

State Financial Aid Updates Reminders and Resources Memo 2024AUG27

By Student Financial Aid Programs
August 28, 2028
Nursing Students Scholarship FY 2025 Initial Allocations Memo

Nursing Students Scholarship 2024-25 (FY 2025) Initial Allocations Memo

By Student Financial Aid Programs
August 19, 2024
Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program Reminder 2024-2025 Memo

Reminder to offices yet to nominate students for the Texas Armed Service Scholarship Program (TASSP).

By Student Financial Aid Programs, External Relations
August 14, 2024
Updated Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR) Guidance Memo

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has received updated guidance from the Legislative Budget Board (LBB) regarding submissions of Legislative Appropriations Requests (LAR) in the ABEST system.

By Funding and Resource Planning
August 7, 2024
Updated Portal Senate Bill 17 Compliance Reporting FY 2024 Memo

In April, the Coordinating Board sent a memo to Chancellors and Presidents regarding the requirement under Senate Bill 17 (88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session); please note that the link has been updated from the previous memo.

By Academic Affairs
FAST FY 2025 Program Participation Agreement and Fall 2024 Reporting Instructions Memo

FAST FY 2025 Program Participation Agreement and Fall 2024 Reporting Instructions Memo

By Student Financial Aid Programs
July 31, 2024
CAL and FORWARD Loan Interest Rate Change Memo 2024JUL17

CAL and FORWARD Loan Interest Rate Change Memo 2024JUL17

By Student Financial Aid Programs
July 31, 2024
Nursing Students Scholarship FY 2025 Fact Sheet Memo

Nursing Students Scholarship 2024-25 (FY 2025) Fact Sheet Memo

By Student Financial Aid Programs
July 31, 2024
Financial Aid for Swift Transfer FY 2025 Program Participation Agreement Memo

Financial Aid for Swift Transfer 2024-25 (FY 2025) Program Participation Agreement Memo

By Student Financial Aid Programs
July 31, 2024
Nursing Students Scholarship FY 2025 Data Review Memo

Nursing Students Scholarship 2024-25 (FY 2025) Data Review Memo

By Student Financial Aid Programs
July 31, 2024
Financial Aid for Swift Transfer Fall 2024 Roster Process

Financial Aid for Swift Transfer (FAST) Fall 2024 Roster Process

By Student Financial Aid Programs
July 15, 2024
Reporting Instructions for Institutions affected by Hurricane Beryl Memo

Courtesy Copy of Reporting Instructions for Institutions affected by Hurricane Beryl Memo

By Student Financial Aid Programs
July 12, 2024
Tuition Equalization Grant Engagement Guide FY 2024 Memo

Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG) Engagement Guide 2023-24 (FY 2024) Memo

By Student Financial Aid Programs
Texas Educational Opportunity Grant 2024-25 Program Guidelines Corrections Memo

Texas Educational Opportunity Grant 2024-25 Program Guidelines Corrections Memo

By Student Financial Aid Programs
June 14, 2024
Updated Draft Funding Formula Model and Tools for FY 25

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) is pleased to release an updated draft formula funding model for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY 25). This updated model includes corrected data for institutions with reporting errors, updated forecasting calculations for ICLCs and OSAs, and revised credential of value premium totals based on methodological corrections. Additionally, the data visualization tool located here (under “Resources for Institutions”) has been updated to align with this version of the formula funding model.

By Funding and Resource Planning