Community Resources

​​Things To Know if You Are a DREAMER or DACA Student

The state of Texas provides both in-state tuition and state financial aid to eligible students.

HB 1403 | In-state Tuition Eligibility Requirements

  • Graduated from a public or private high school or received the equivalent of a high school diploma in Texas.
  • Resided in this state for at least one year between the first day the person attended a public or private high school in this state and the date the person graduated from a public or private high school in this state or received the equivalent of a high school diploma.
  • Registers as an entering student in an institution of higher education not earlier than the 2001 fall semester.
  • Provide an affidavit stating that the individual will file an application to become a permanent resident at the earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.

Community Resources

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Social and Legal Services Resources

Not-for-profit organizations providing low cost/free legal services and referrals:

Scholarship Resources

Higher Education Resources

Other Local Resources

Local Government Resources

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