Thinking about transferring to a 4-year public university in Texas?
Great news! Texas Free Application Week is October 13–19, 2025. That means Texas residents can apply for undergraduate admission without paying an application fee at all Texas public institutions. Apply early for the best shot at scholarships and housing.
How to Get Started:
- Visit MyTexasFuture.org
- Start your application through ApplyTexas (ApplyTexas Guide)
Universities Highlighting Free Applications
| University | Open Applications | Normal Fee (Savings) | Notes |
| UT Austin | Fall 2026 | $75 | Fee waived via ApplyTexas & Common AppNote – You don’t have to finish essays, resumes, or letters by Oct. 19. Submit the app, then upload supplemental materials later in the Admissions Portal. |
| Texas State | Spring 2026, Fall 2026 | $75 | — |
| Texas A&M – College Station | Spring 2026* | $75 | Deadline Oct. 15 |
| Texas Tech | Spring 2026, Summer/Fall 2025 | $75 | — |
| UT San Antonio (UTSA) | Spring, Summer, Fall 2026 | $75 | — |
| UNT | Spring, Summer, Fall 2026 | $75 | — |
| UT Dallas (UTD) | Spring 2026, Summer/Fall 2026 | $50–$75 | Spring $50, Summer/Fall $75 |
| Texas A&M – Central Texas | Spring, Summer, Fall 2026 | Free | Always free |
Bonus:
- Concordia University – waiving fees all October
- Texas State Bats to Cats Program – join to extend fee waivers beyond Fall 2026 for select majors
- St. Edward’s University – $50 waiver pending for Free Application Week
Remember: All Texas public universities waive application fees during this week, not just the schools listed above!
Need Help with Your Application?
Meet with a transfer specialist at an in-person application assistance event. See the schedule below or visit austincc.edu/transfer for more details.
| Date | Time | Campus | Location |
| Mon, Oct 13 | 12–2 p.m. | Hays | Room 1301 |
| Mon, Oct 13 | 1–4 p.m. | Highland | Accelerator |
| Tue, Oct 14 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m. | Highland | Career & Transfer Center (Rm 4.1110.0) |
| Tue, Oct 14 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m. | Northridge | Student Affairs Suite |
| Tue, Oct 14 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | San Gabriel | Accelerator |
| Wed, Oct 15 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Riverside | Room 9108 |
| Wed, Oct 15 | 1–4 p.m. | Round Rock | Accelerator |
| Thu, Oct 16 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m. | Highland | Career & Transfer Center (Rm 4.1110.0) |
| Thu, Oct 16 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | Cypress Creek | Room 2109 (Learning Lab) |
| Thu, Oct 16 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m. | Rio Grande | Accelerator |
| TBD | TBD | South Austin | TBD |