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Are you ready to take the next step in your education and career? Career Online High School Program offers you the chance to earn an accredited high school diploma online, completely tuition-free. With funding from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC), we’re able to provide 40 new scholarships for adults 21 and older who are ready to complete their high school education and open doors to new career opportunities.

To apply for the scholarship, you must have completed the eighth grade, and pass a prerequisite course with 70% or higher. Application deadline for scholarship funding is December 30, 2024.

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College Resources

Baylor University This link opens in a new window
Baylor University is a private Christian research university in Waco, Texas. Baylor was chartered in 1845 by the last Congress of the Republic of Texas. Ranked Research 1 institution, the University provides a vibrant campus community for more than 20,000 students by blending interdisciplinary research with an international reputation for educational excellence and a faculty commitment to teaching and scholarship.
Career Online High School This link opens in a new window
Gain the skills you need to succeed through a flexible, supportive, online program. Earn an accredited diploma, prepare for career success, and get access to library staff, an academic coach, certified instructors, and technical support. Take a short online survey to see if Career Online High School is right for you.
Houston Community College This link opens in a new window
An open-admission, public institution of higher education offering a high-quality, affordable education for academic advancement, workforce training, career development, and lifelong learning to prepare individuals in our diverse communities for life and work in a global and technological society. HCC's vision is to equitably deliver relevant, high-quality education and training, ensuring success for all students, our community, economy and beyond.
Khan Academy This link opens in a new window
Khan Academy has over 3,300 videos on everything from arithmetic to physics, finance, and history and hundreds of skills to practice.
Lone Star College This link opens in a new window
Lone Star College provides high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education. LSC is training tomorrow's workforce today and redefining the community college experience to support student success.
Prairie View A&M University This link opens in a new window
Prairie View A&M University is a historically black college/university that, since its inception in 1876, has opened its doors to any and every person. It is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state of Texas.
TASFA This link opens in a new window
The Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) is used to collect information to help determine eligibility for state financial aid programs that are administered by institutions of higher education in the state of Texas.
Texas Guaranteed Tuition Plan This link opens in a new window
Formerly known as the Texas Tomorrow Fund, it is a fund administered by the Texas Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board that gives individuals the chance to prepay tomorrow's college tuition and required fees at Texas public and private colleges and universities at about what it would cost today.
Thurgood Marshall College Fund This link opens in a new window
Established in 1987, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is the nation’s largest organization representing the Black College Community. TMCF member-schools include the publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs). Through scholarships, strategic partnerships, and other initiatives, TMCF is a vital resource in the K-12 and higher education space as well as a source for employers seeking top talent for competitive internships and good jobs.
uAspire College Cost Calculator This link opens in a new window
A free online tool that helps decipher and compare financial aid offers. Figure out how much you'll have to pay, including estimates for indirect expenses and loan repayment, and compare costs between colleges.
Understand Financial Aid This link opens in a new window
Explore how financial aid works, learn about the types of aid and eligibility. Estimate what aid you may be eligible for using the Federal Student Aid Estimator.
University HQ This link opens in a new window
College is a big deal that should not be taken lightly. As you start prepping for your academic adventure, amass all the resources you can. Part of your preparation should include University Headquarters Resources for new college students. In these pages, you'll find a wealth of information that covers a wide range of subjects, such as planning tools, how and where to find scholarships, a transfer guide, how to get into almost any career you can think of, and more.
University of Houston Downtown This link opens in a new window
The University of Houston-Downtown is a comprehensive four-year university offering bachelor's and master's degree programs aimed at career preparation. UHD has expanded to serve the educational needs of America’s fourth-largest city. Now, UHD offers bachelor's degrees in 46 areas of study and 11 master's degrees. UHD Colleges include Business, Humanities and Social Sciences, Public Service, and Sciences and Technology.
Workforce Solutions Career Exploration This link opens in a new window
There are many careers from which people can choose, but recognizing which industries and occupations lead to good wages and adequate employment opportunities can be challenging. Learn about job fairs and hiring events, reemployment assistance, vocational rehabilitation. Includes an online resume builder tool.
Workforce Solutions Young Adult Services This link opens in a new window
A free education and training program that helps young people learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED, and find and keep a good job. For eligible young adults ages 16-24 who qualify as low income, Job Corps helps to build the all-around skills needed to succeed in a career and in life.

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Harris County Department of Education Adult Education This link opens in a new window
Free adult education courses such as GED prep class, certification programs, citizenship class, and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. Eligibility includes a photo ID, good attendance, and you must attend a 3 hour in-person registration.
Wesley Community Center This link opens in a new window
Houston nonprofit organization, anchored in the Near Northside, providing an array of social services to families in the neighborhood and throughout Houston. Services include early head start, childcare, after school and summer care for school-aged youth, food for struggling families, meals and activities for seniors, and a financial opportunity center for individuals to gain the skills they need to become financially stable.

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Internships

City of Houston Health Department Internship Program This link opens in a new window
Gain knowledge, skills, and experience relevant to your career path while making important professional connections. Exciting areas include Public Health, Planning, Monitoring, and Public Policy Development, Health and Clinic Services, Environmental Health Services, and Support Services.
City of Houston Municipal Courts Department TEEN COURT Program This link opens in a new window
The TEEN COURT program is specifically designed for teenagers in an effort to promote an interest in those considering a career in law and/or criminal justice. Participants hear real cases of juveniles who have received citations, and they are responsible for determining the sentences of teen defendants.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Graduate Programs & Internships This link opens in a new window
Graduate Programs and Internships across multiple functional areas. Candidates must have completed at least one year of college with strong academic achievement toward a BS, BA, MS, MBA, or PhD degree.
Hire Houston Youth Job Portal This link opens in a new window
A resource that connects youth, age 16-24, to local jobs where they are empowered with an “earn and learn” opportunity in Houston’s dynamic economy. It is an eight-week paid summer jobs and internships at the City of Houston, the public, private, and philanthropic sectors.
Science & Engineering Apprenticeship Program This link opens in a new window
A program that places high school students in Department of Navy (DoN) laboratories where they take part in real Naval research for eight weeks during the summer. Students with interest and ability in science and engineering are selected based upon academic achievement, personal statements, recommendations, and career and research interests.

Scholarships

QuestBridge This link opens in a new window
QuestBridge aims to increase the percentage of talented low-income students attending the nation’s best colleges and to support them to achieve success in their careers and communities.
Sallie Mae This link opens in a new window
Learn about the various types of student loans, credit cards, savings accounts, and repayment plans, plus financial tools, resources, and information about finding scholarships.
LULAC National Scholarship Fund This link opens in a new window
LULAC National Educational Service Centers' National Scholarship Fund (LNSF) is a unique partnership between grassroots advocates and corporations that fund educational opportunities for deserving youth across the U.S. Learn about the scholarship application process and LNESC Houston programs in partnership with East End schools.
Peterson's How to get Money for College This link opens in a new window
Peterson’s How to Get Money for College is a great resource for students looking to supplement their federal financial aid package with aid from colleges and universities. This comprehensive directory points students and their families to complete and accurate information on need-based and non-need gift aid, loans, work-study, athletic awards, and more. Check it out this book and others on the topic from the Houston Public Library.
Scholarships for Students This link opens in a new window
Scholarships are free money you can use to finance your college degree. We are available to assist you with applications and review.

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