Texas Administrative Code
Title 19 - EDUCATION
Part 1 - TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD
Chapter 13 - FINANCIAL PLANNING
Subchapter Q - FINANCIAL AID FOR SWIFT TRANSFER (FAST) PROGRAM
Section 13.502 - Eligible Institution
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) A public institution of higher education, as the term is defined in Texas Education Code, § 61.003(8), is eligible to participate in the Program.
(b) A participating institution may not charge students attending high school in a Texas school district a tuition rate for dual credit courses in excess of the tuition rate outlined in § 13.504 of this subchapter (relating to FAST Tuition Rate).
(c) A participating institution must ensure that an eligible student incurs no cost for their enrollment in any dual credit course at the institution. This includes, but is not limited to, tuition, fees, books, supplies, or other mandatory course-related expenses. This subsection does not prohibit a participating institution from charging a school district for course-related expenses, other than tuition, for an eligible student.
(d) Agreement. Each eligible institution must enter into an agreement with the Coordinating Board, the terms of which shall be prescribed by the Commissioner prior to being approved to participate in the program.