Loan and Scholarship Programs

Welcome to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s (THECB) student loan and scholarship website! Since 1965, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has provided low-interest loans and scholarships for students who are Texas residents and eligible to pay in-state tuition. On this site, you can find information regarding:

FORWARD

The Future Occupations & Reskilling Workforce Advancement to Reach Demand (FORWARD) Loan Program is designed for students who are at least halfway to completing specific degree or certification programs (see page for full listing). The program must be completed within two years.

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CAL

The College Access Loan (CAL) Program provides alternative education loans to Texas students who are unable to meet their cost of attendance. The cost of attendance is an estimate of expenses incurred by a typical financial aid recipient attending an institution.

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TASSP

The Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program (TASSP) encourages students to complete a baccalaureate degree and become members of the Texas Army National Guard, Texas Air National Guard, Texas State Guard, U.S. Coast Guard, or U.S. Merchant Marine, or to become commissioned officers in any branch of the armed services of the U.S.

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