Thinking about transferring to a 4-year public university in Texas? Great news! Texas Free Application Week is October 12–18, 2026 — which means Texas residents can apply for undergraduate admission without paying an application fee at all Texas public institutions.
Three Steps to Get Started:
- Visit MyTexasFuture.org
- Start your application through ApplyTexas
- Submit between October 12–18
Apply early for the best shot at scholarships and housing.
Universities Highlighting Free Applications
| University | Open Applications | Cost Savings |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin Fee waived via Common App too! | Summer2027 Fall 2027 | $75 |
| Texas State University | Spring 2027 Fall 2027 | $75 |
| Texas A&M University- College Station | Spring 2027 (Deadline is October 15) | $75 |
| Texas Tech University | Spring 2027 Summer 2027 Fall 2027 | $75 |
| UT San Antonio | Spring 2027 Summer 2027 Fall 2027 | $75 |
| University of North Texas | Spring 2027 (Deadline is October 15) Fall 2027 | $75 |
| University of Texas at Dallas | Spring 2027 Summer 2027 Fall 2027 | Spring 2027 – $50 Summer/Fall 2027 – $75 |
| Texas A&M University Central Texas | Spring 2027 Summer 2027 Fall 2027 | Free – Always! |
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 application assistance event. See the schedule below or visit austincc.edu/transfer for more details.
On-Campus Application Assistance from Transfer Services
| Date | Time | Campus | Room |
| Tuesday, October 13 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Hays Campus | Student Affairs Suite, Conference Room 1105.01 |
| Tuesday, October 13 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | San Gabriel Campus | San Gabriel Accelerator |
| Tuesday, October 13 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Elgin Campus | Building 1000, Conference Room 1307 |
| Tuesday, October 13 | 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Rio Grande Campus | Rio Grande Accelerator |
| Wednesday, October 14 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Highland Campus | Building 4000, Transfer Center, 4.1110.0 |
| Wednesday, October 14 | 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. | Round Rock Campus | Building 8000, Round Rock Accelerator |
| Wednesday, October 14 | Noon – 3 p.m. | South Austin Campus | Multipurpose Room 1130 |
| Thursday, October 15 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Riverside Campus | Transfer Center, Building G, Suite 8116 |
| Thursday, October 15 | 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. | Cypress Creek Campus | Building 2000, Room 2109 |
| Thursday, October 15 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Eastview Campus | Building 2000, Room 2307 |
| Thursday, October 15 | 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Northridge Campus | Building 2000, Room 2245 |