Resource Guide on Higher Education for People with Disabilities
The Resource Guide on Higher Education for People with Disabilities is also available as a PDF (Download PDF - 3MB)
See also: The Next Step video and discussion guide. This 19-minute video presents stories of 5 Texans with disabilities who enrolled in colleges, universities or technical schools.
Contents
Updated August 2011
Resources on Preparing for Higher Education
College Planning & Preparation for Students with Disabilities
- Preparing for College
Information on understanding the demands of college, academic preparation, exploring college environments, obtaining supports and services on campus and questions to ask concerning services and supports. - Getting into College: What Students with Disabilities Want to Know
- College Planning for Students with Disabilities
Addresses the importance of self-advocacy, considerations in the admissions process, steps to follow once you select a college, and your legal rights and responsibilities. Good for students and parents. - Information for Students with Disabilities
- A Practical Guide for People with Disabilities Who Want to Go to College (PDF) (opens in new window)
Picking a school, locating supports, managing your disability and finding a job. - Secondary Transition Guide
Guidance on transition services for Texans in special education. - College: Continuing and Higher Education
Provides links on planning for higher education. - Going to College: A Resource for Students with Disabilities
This website has three sections: My Place: Use your strengths, learning style and interests to set college goals. Campus Life: What to expect in college and what professors will expect. Also tips for good grades, accommodations and using technology. Planning for College: What you can do now to prepare for and apply to college. - Preparing for College: An Online Tutorial
Guide for teens with disabilities on assessing skills, interests and potential majors/careers; selecting a school; financial aid; technology; etc. - The HEATH Resource Center
Online clearinghouse on higher education for individuals with disabilities. It has information on disability support services, policies, adaptations, financial aid, transition, accessing college campuses, technical schools, and other training. See the menu listings for "Modules" and "Resources." - Postsecondary Education and Students with Intellectual, Developmental and Other Disabilities
Explores increasing college participation by students with disabilities, especially those with intellectual disabilities. Includes personal stories, planning for college, supports, and tips for parents and teachers. - Chart Your Own Future: How Your Individualized Education Program (IEP) Can Help (PDF) (opens in new window)
Discusses how students can control decision making and planning for education, employment and housing. Includes resources for students and families on goal setting and getting involved in the IEP process. - Parents' Guide to Transition of Their Adult Child to College, Career, and Community
- Parenting Postsecondary Students with Disabilities: Becoming the Mentor, Advocate, and Guide Your Young Adult Needs
- Materials for Parents who Have a Student with Intellectual Disabilities
Includes the parents' role and a transition checklist. - Postsecondary Resources
Pacer Center (Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights). - ADA Q & A: Section 504 & Postsecondary Education
- College Preparation Resources for Students
Includes links on preparing for and succeeding in college and transitioning from two-year to four-year colleges. - College Resources and Planning: A Guide for Students with Disabilities (PDF) (opens in new window)
- Improving Access, Transition, and Success: Meeting the Challenges Facing College Students with Disabilities
Barriers students with disabilities face and ways to improve access. - The Next Step (video) and Discussion and Video Guide (TCDD)
Stories of five Texans with disabilities who attended colleges, universities or technical schools. It is designed to challenge students with disabilities, families and educators to consider higher education. It is online and on DVD in English and Spanish. - Succeeding in College and at Work:
Students with Disabilities Tell Their Stories (four videos)
Real-life strategies for school and getting jobs, including self-reporting a disability and negotiating accommodations. - From Where I Sit (video)
Eight students with disabilities in California share their experiences in college classrooms. Includes teachers' viewpoints.
College Planning for Specific Disabilities
- What About College? Resources on Specific Disabilities
- Think College: College Options for People with Intellectual Disabilities and facebook.com/thinkcollege Resources for students, parents and professionals.
- Preparing for College: Tips for Students with HFA/Asperger's Syndrome
- Navigating College Handbook (PDF) (opens in new window)
A step-by-step look at college life for individuals with autism. - The Student with a Brain Injury: Achieving Goals for Higher Education
- A Nuts and Bolts Guide to College Success for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students (PDF) (opens in new window)
- Off to College: Tips for Students with Visual Impairments (PDF) (opens in new window)
How to find the best school and visiting their office for students with disabilities, determining if accommodations are needed, communicating with teachers about one's disability, getting books and other materials, and orienting oneself around the campus. - A Postsecondary Resource Guide for Students with Psychiatric Disabilities (PDF) (opens in new window)
- Transition to College or Work and Checklist (PDF) (opens in new window)
For individuals with learning disabilities. - Selecting a College for Students with Learning Disabilities or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Parent Advisory Brief: Transition to College — Strategic Planning to Ensure Success for Students With Learning Disabilities (PDF) (opens in new window)
Discusses IDEA, Section 504, student rights/responsibilities. Has a checklist starting at age 12. - Learning Disabilities Online:
- Texas Colleges/Universities that Provide Services for Students with Learning Disabilities (Free publication)
Learning Disabilities Association of Texas
1011 W. 31st Street, Austin TX 78705
(512) 458-8234; 1-800-604-7500 (in Texas)
e-mail: contact@ldat.org
- College Planning for Students with Learning Disabilities
General College Information (not disability specific)
- College for All Texans (in English and Spanish)
Links to schools in Texas
This website says it has "everything you need to select the Texas university, college, junior college or technical school that's best for you." (A project of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.) - Every Chance, Every Texan
Helps Texans plan for college and a career. It has sections on job trends, career guidance, paying for college, and colleges and universities in Texas. Information is also targeted for parents and grandparents, students, counselors, employers and financial professionals. - Know How To Go
Encourages 8th through 12th graders to prepare for college. Has a mentors section (in English and Spanish) for parents, guardians, teachers, mentors and other caring adults. - Adventures In Education and Adventures In Education Texas resources
Helps students plan and succeed in higher education. Information for middle school students, high school students, college students, parents, teachers and counselors. Includes information on: 1) Planning for College [about applications, the admissions process and choosing a college]; 2) Paying for College; 3) Finding a Career; and 4) Managing Money. - Key Texas laws related to higher education
Office of the Governor of Texas. - Steps to College Newsletter
Resources and Tips as You Begin Your College Search, Preparing for College while in High School, Standardized Tests, Choosing the Best-Fit College, College Admission Process, Alternatives to Going to College Right After High School, Your Senior Year, Preparing to Adjust to College, Financial Aid, For Parents, etc. (National Association for College Admission Counseling) - Preparing Your Child For College: A Resource Book for Parents
Helps ensure students are academically ready for college and start to plan/save early. - EducationPlanner
Exploring careers, choosing a college, paying for college and visiting college campuses. For students, parents and counselors. - CityTownInfo
Information on U.S. cities and towns; careers/jobs; and colleges, universities and trade schools.
Educational and Career Options
Educational Alternatives
- After High School: Awareness of Postsecondary
Options
Educational and training options available to students with disabilities after high school. - Community College information
- Career and Technical Education
- College or Training Programs: How to Decide
- The Community College Choice
Points out that attending a community college may provide a more comfortable atmosphere, smaller class size, and more individualized attention. - Moving On: How Students with Disabilities Can Transition from a 2 to 4 year College
- Non-Degree Postsecondary Options for Individuals with Disabilities (PDF) (opens in new window)
Provides an overview of postsecondary options for employment, transition and life skills development. - Guide to degrees and careers
A guide to undergraduate and graduate degrees, careers, and online degree programs. Includes job hunting tips. - Plan B: What if I'm Not Accepted to College?
- Taking a Gap Year
Alternatives to going to college right after high school. - A Year of Community Service
- Transition Experience of Texas Youth with Disabilities (PDF) (opens in new window)
Employment and Career Choice
- Access Careers
Resources to help individuals with disabilities prepare for a career. - Access Careers Knowledge Base
Articles on accessibility of technology, college, graduate school, and careers for individuals with disabilities. - Occupational Outlook Handbook
Information on hundreds of jobs — including training and education needed, earnings, job prospects, what workers do, and working conditions. Includes job search tips, information about job markets in each state and more. Revised every two years. (U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics) - Texas Workforce Commission
Job searching, training programs and employment-related disability discrimination issues. - Career One Stop: Pathways to Success
Career resources and workforce information for job seekers, students (plus parents and advisors), businesses and career professionals. Includes Exploring Careers; Salary + Benefits; Education + Training; Job Search; Resumes + Interviews; and People + Places to Help. (Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.) - Career One Stop: America's Career InfoNet
Helps explore careers and make informed work and education choices. Features user-friendly occupation and industry information, salary data, career videos, education resources, self-assessment tools, career exploration assistance, and other resources. - Education Online Search
Articles about vocational schools and careers, including career descriptions, financial aid tips, advice for adult learners, information on standardized college tests and more. - Career One Stop: America's Service Locator
Connects individuals to employment and training opportunities at local One-Stop Career Centers. Includes contact information for a range of local work-related services, including unemployment benefits, career development, and educational opportunities. - Career and Job Search Resources Guide
Includes information on careers, preparing a resume and job searches. - Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Enforces federal laws that prevent job discrimination, including discrimination based on disability. - Job Accommodation Network (JAN) and Searchable Online Accommodation Resource (SOAR)
Free consultation for people with disabilities and employers about job accommodations and disability employment issues. - Workforce Recruitment Program for College Students with Disabilities
Connects employers with college students and recent graduates with disabilities looking for internships or permanent positions. (U.S. Department of Labor)
Specialized Resources
Materials for Educators
These materials were compiled for counselors and other educators but may be useful to others. Additional materials for educators are mixed into resources under other headings.
- Guidance and Career Counselors' Toolkit: Advising High School Students with Disabilities on Postsecondary Options (PDF) (opens in new window)
Answers frequently asked questions counselors ask about higher education for students with disabilities. Also good for students and families. - Transition of Students with Disabilities to Postsecondary Education: A Guide for High School Educators
Covers rights and responsibilities of high school students with disabilities versus college students. - The Transition Coalition
Resources and professional development on transitioning to adult life for youth with disabilities. - Think College: College Options for People with Intellectual Disabilities
Resources for students, families and professionals. - Accommodations for Educators with Disabilities
- CollegeBoard
- 2011-2012 Counselors & Mentors Handbook on Federal Student Aid (PDF) (opens in new window)
Information on federal student aid programs, the application process, completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and financial need for students who may have expenses related to their disability. - Association for Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD)
International professional organization that sells training/materials on disabilities in education. - Students with Disabilities in the College Classroom: What College Faculty Need to Know
- Getting Ready for College: Advising High School Students with Learning Disabilities
- Understanding Asperger Syndrome:
A Professor's Guide
A 12-minute video created to help college students with Asperger Syndrome educate their professors, teaching assistants, and others about the disorder.
Miscellaneous Topics on Disability and Higher Education
- HEATH Resource Center
Online clearinghouse on higher education for individuals with disabilities. - Vocational Rehabilitation Services information (PDF)
- Transition in Texas: A Resource for Students Receiving Special Education Services
Developed by the Education Service Center (ESC) for Region XI.
List of Transition Specialists for each ESC - Recommendations on including health care transition in a student's IEP
- Healthy and Ready for College! (PDF) (opens in new window)
Explores challenges regarding health care in higher education and beyond for youth with intellectual disabilities. It includes a checklist on skills needed to manage health care. - Transition and Higher Education
National Center on Secondary Education and Transition College - Survival Skills
Tips for students with disabilities from other youth with disabilities. - Self-Determination for Students
- Self-Advocacy for College Students
LD Online - Self-Advocacy
Heath Resource Center at the National Youth Transitions Center - Help for College Students with Disabilities (PDF) (opens in new window)
- College: Continuing and Higher Education
Links to resources, including Section 504. - Navigating the Emotional Landscape of College and Adjusting to the New Environment
- Independent Living Skills Needed
Campus Life/College Living - We Connect
Works to link college students with disabilities as a virtual community. - How do the rights and responsibilities of high school students with disabilities change as they enter college?
- Letter to Parents about students rights as they transition from high school to postsecondary education
- Students with Disabilities and Higher Education: A Disconnect in Expectations and Realities (PDF) (opens in new window)
Talks about how students must self-identify a disability, request accommodations and provide documentation of the disability. - Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities Pamphlet includes students' and schools' responsibilities, including vocational and career schools, two- and four- year colleges, and universities. It explains the schools' obligations to provide academic adjustments, including auxiliary aids and services. For more on the civil rights of students with disabilities in education institutions, contact the Customer Service Team, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC 20202-1100, call 1-800-421-3481, or e-mail ocr@ed.gov.
- College Students and Disability Law
Legal protections, applying for college, obtaining accommodations, etc. - The Law after High School
- Where can I find statistics about education and career attainment for individuals with disabilities?
- Making the Move to Managing Your Own Personal Assistance Services: A Toolkit for Youth Transitioning to Adulthood
Admissions Testing and Study Skills
- ApplyTexas
Application for admission to any Texas public university, as well as to participating community and private colleges. - CollegeBoard
College admissions testing information for students with disabilities and educators. - Quick Guide to Accommodations on the SAT for Students with Disabilities
- How can students with disabilities get accommodations for taking the PSAT, SAT, ACT, and Advanced Placement exams?
- Test Preparation
Comprehensive free online test preparation courses for the SAT, ACT, and GRE. Includes tutorials, practice sessions that adapt to each student's ability level, a vocabulary builder and more. - Study Strategies and Study Skills Guide
These two websites provide information on time management, taking notes, test taking, etc. - Ten Traps of Studying
- The Cornell Note Taking System (Wikipedia)
- The Cornell Note Taking System (Montgomery College website)
College Costs and Financial Aid
- College for All Texans: College Costs
Average cost to attend Texas colleges. - Paying for College: Frequently Asked Questions
- Student Aid on the Web
Federal student aid programs, applying for aid, repaying loans, applying for college and picking a school. - Funding Education Beyond High School:
The Guide to Federal Student Aid
Grants, loans and work-study. Updated each year. In English and Spanish. U.S. Department of Education. - Federal Student Aid Handbook
- Counselors and Mentors Handbook on Federal Student Aid (PDF)
- College for All Texans: Types of Financial Aid
State and federal grants and scholarships for students at Texas colleges and universities. - FAFSA4caster
A free financial aid tool that estimates eligibility for federal student financial assistance. - Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Used by most colleges to determine a student's eligibility for financial aid, including federal, state and college-sponsored financial aid, grants, educational loans and work-study programs. It must be completed each school year. (U.S. Department of Education) - Booklet: Completing the FAFSA
- Compendium of Texas Colleges and Financial Aid Calendar
Lists colleges and universities in Texas, admission requirements, expenses for a school year, financial aid data, and scholarship deadlines. It does not include graduate/professional schools, private specialized, or private technical schools. For a print copy, e-mail mspf@mspf.org or write to the Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation, 1250 N.E. Loop 410, Suite 810, San Antonio, TX 78209-1539. - Loans, Scholarships and Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities
- Disability Scholarships
- Watch out for Scholarship Scams
- Show Me the Money! Paying for College
- Federal Financial Aid and College: An Overview for Students with Disabilities (PDF) (opens in new window)
Includes the application procedure, timelines, resources and a checklist to organize the search for funds. (HEATH Resource Center) - Disability Scholarships
General and disability-specific scholarships. - Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities (FinAid)
- Special Scholarships (Free-4U.com)
- College Funding for Students with Disabilities
- Scholarships for Latinos and students with disabilities (in English and Spanish)
- College Savings Accounts 101 (PDF) (opens in new window)
Introduces college savings plans and how they operate, including links for Texas plans. - College Savings Calculator (Student Aid on the Web)
- Can help determine how much to save and how to maximize your savings.
- Student Loan Calculator/College Savings Calculator
To use it, you need to enter your current savings amount, rate of return, monthly contributions, and the education cost inflation. - Saving for College
Information on some types of college saving plans. - Articles Regarding Financing College
Accommodations and Technology
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
- Academic and Co-Curricular Accommodations in Colleges and Universities
- Accommodating College Students with Learning Disabilities: ADD, ADHA, and Dyslexia
- The Why, When, What, and How of Disclosure in
an Academic Setting, After High School
Accommodations are usually provided by a school's disability support service only if students disclose their disability and request accommodations. The timing of disclosure depends upon when accommodations are needed. - Universal Design and Accommodations
- Accommodations and Universal Design for
Students with Disabilities
Examples of accommodations for specific disabilities and settings, such as large lectures, distance learning courses and field trips. - Texas Accessibility Standards
Accessibility standards for public and many other buildings and facilities. - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation's Architectural Barriers Program
Enforces the Texas Architectural Barriers Act, which requires access in new construction or alteration. - Classroom accommodations for students with
psychiatric disabilities
- Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Free guidance on accommodations at work and in education. Addresses specific disabilities and general topics.- Sample Accommodations: Situations and Solutions for Students with Disabilities .(doc) (opens in new window)
- Occupation and Industry Series: Students with Mental Health Impairments
- Accommodating Students with Cerebral Palsy (.doc) (opens in new window)
- Accommodating Students with Hearing Loss (.doc) (opens in new window)
- Students with Vision Impairments (.doc) (opens in new window)
- Accommodations for Testing
- Accommodations for college students with disabilities and suggestions to get colleges to waive/substitute courses
- The Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education
Investigates complaints of disability discrimination.
Technology
- AbleData
Information about thousands of assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment. - Questions to Ask Colleges about Assistive Technology Resources
Highlights differences between the availability of assistive technology (AT) in K-12 and college settings, asks AT questions students should consider in selecting a school, and offers links to resources about AT and support networks. - Texas Technology Access Program
Assistive Technology in Education
School Transition
Includes training, a database on devices and vendors, and short-term loans. - National Rehabilitation Information Center
Provides a database on federal research on assistive technology and rehabilitation. - Website Accessibility Validator
- RampWEB Section 508 Toolbar
Tests the page's presentation for accessibility, such as contrast, color, size, etc. Both code and presentation need to validate to be accessible. - Web Accessibility Toolbar for Internet Explorer
Information on Individual Colleges
Colleges for Students with Disabilities Nationwide
- Disability Friendly Colleges: A guide for Students with Physical Disabilities
- Colleges with Programs for Students with Learning Disabilities
Colleges with programs specifically designed to support students with learning disabilities. - College Guide for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students
Information on schools with services for students who are deaf or hard of hearing, including 21 in Texas. - Colleges for People Who Are Deaf
Four U.S. colleges (one in Texas) just for people who are deaf. - Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Directory of Colleges and University Programs
Colleges and universities with courses in the education and rehabilitation of people who are visually impaired, deaf-blind, or have multiple disabilities.
Other U.S. Colleges and Educational Resources
- College Surfing
Lets you browse by zip code and career interest to find a college that meets your needs. - College Atlas
Information on colleges and universities, community colleges, online colleges and majors offered nationwide. - WorldWideLearn
Online directory of education, featuring more than 2,500 online courses, 1,600 online degree programs, 200 online universities, 2,300 campus-based career college programs, and other resources. Resources include: online and campus-based college programs; high school/GED; vocational training; professional and personal development; career assessment/planning; majors; continuing education; salaries; etc. - Online Colleges
News, reviews and "hot topics" in the college world, including degree options, admissions, school profiles, financial aid, and succeeding in your field. - Top 10 Online Universities
Popular online universities. - AcademicInfo Resource Center
Online education resource center with extensive subject guides, video courses and distance learning information.
Texas Colleges and Universities
Websites with Links to Texas Colleges, Career Schools, Distance Learning
- College for All Texans
A project of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (in English and Spanish). - Texas Institutions of Higher Education
Links to public and private institutions. - Compendium of Texas Colleges and Financial Aid Calendar
List colleges in Texas, admission requirements, expenses, financial aid data, etc. - College Locator
A clickable map shows public and private colleges, community colleges, technical schools and health related education across Texas. (Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board) - Texas Higher Education Data List of all schools
- A "Report Card" on each school
- Texas Distance Education Programs
Courses and degrees by Texas' public and independent colleges, universities and health-related institutions. - Community Colleges in Texas and the U.S.
- Universities in Texas and the U.S.
- Universities in Texas and U.S. Offering Special Education Teaching Degrees
- Vocational Schools in Texas
- Texas Trade Schools and Training Programs
- Texas Vocational Schools and Trade Schools
Links to Specific Colleges in Texas
The following includes links to the main pages of many colleges and universities throughout Texas as well as available links to information regarding services for students with disabilities. The office that provides advocacy and arranges for academic support and campus accessibility for students with disabilities is commonly called Disability Services. Please note that many schools have campuses in more than one location and/or city, which are not all listed here.
- Abilene Christian University, Abilene
- Alvin Community College, Alvin
- Alamo (Community) Colleges, San Antonio
- Amarillo (Community) College, Amarillo
- Angelina (Community) College, Lufkin
- Angelo State University, San Angelo
- Austin College, Sherman
- Austin Community College, Austin,
- Baylor University, Waco
- Blinn (Community) College, Brenham
- Brazosport (Community) College, Brazosport
- Brookhaven (Community) College, Farmers Branch, Dallas
- Cedar Valley College, Lancaster
- Central Texas (Community) College, Killeen
- Cisco Junior College, Cisco
- Clarendon (Community) College, Clarendon
- Coastal Bend (Community) College, Alice, TX -
- (Community) College of the Mainland, Texas City
- Collin (Community) College, Collin County
- Concordia University, Austin
- Dallas Baptist University, Dallas
- Del Mar (Community) College, Corpus Christi
- Eastfield (Community) College,
- El Paso Community College, El Paso
- Frank Phillips (Community) College, Borger
- Galveston (Community) College, Galveston
- Grayson County (Community) College, Denison
- Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene
- Hill (Community) College, Hillsboro
- Houston Baptist University, Houston
- Houston Community College system, Houston
- Howard (Community) College + SouthWest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf, Big Spring, Lamesa & San Angelo
- Jacksonville College, Jacksonville
- Kilgore (Community) College, Kilgore
- Kingwood College (Lonestar), Kingwood, TX
- Lamar University, Beaumont
- Lamar State College - Orange, Orange
- Lamar State College - Port Arthur, Port Arthur
- Laredo Community College, Laredo
- Lee (Community) College, Baytown
- Lon Morris University, Jacksonville
- Lone Star (Community) College System, North Harris/Montgomery counties
- McLennan Community College, Waco
- Midland (Community) College, Midland
- Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls
- Mountain View (Community) College, Dallas
- Navarro College, Corsicana
- North Central Texas College, Gainesville
- North Lake (Community) College, Irving
- Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio
- Odessa (Community) College, Odessa
- Panola (Community) College, Carthage
- Paris Junior College, Paris
- Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View
- Ranger (Community) College, Ranger
- Rice University: Houston
- Round Rock Higher Education Center, Round Rock
- Sam Houston State University, Huntsville
- San Antonio (Community) College, San Antonio
- San Jacinto (Community) College, Pasadena
- Schreiner College, Kerrville
- South Plains (Community) College, Levelland
- South Texas (Community) College, McAllen
- South Texas College of Law, Houston
- Southern Methodist University, Dallas
- Southwestern University, Georgetown
- Southwest Texas Junior College, Uvalde, Del Rio, Eagle Pass & Crystal City
- St. Edward's University, Austin
- St. Mary's University, San Antonio
- Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches
- Sul Ross State University, Alpine
- Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College, Del Rio, Eagle Pass & Uvalde
- Tarleton State University, Stephenville
- Tarrant County (Community) College
- Temple (Community) College, Temple
- Texarkana (Community) College, Texarkana
- Texas A&M University, College Station
- Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi
- Texas A&M University at Galveston, Galveston
- Texas A&M University at Kingsville, Kingsville
- Texas Christian University, Fort Worth
- Texas Southmost College (partnered with The University of Texas-Brownsville) Brownsville
- Texas State Technical College (TSTC), Harlingen
- TSTC, Marshall
- TSTC, Waco
- Texas State University at San Marcos, San Marcos
- Texas State University System, 2-year campuses in 8 locations
- Texas Tech University, Lubbock
- Texas Woman's University, Denton
- Tomball College (Lonestar), Tomball
- Trinity University, San Antonio
- Trinity Valley Community College, Athens
- Tyler Junior College, Tyler
- University of Dallas, Dallas
- University of Houston, Houston
- University of Houston Clear Lake, Clear Lake
- University of Houston Downtown, Houston
- University of Houston Victoria, Victoria
- University of North Texas, Denton
- University of St. Thomas, Houston
- The University of Texas, Austin
- The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington
- The University of Texas at Dallas, Dallas
- The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin, Odessa
- The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio
- The University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler
- Vernon (Junior) College, Vernon - Wichita Falls
- The Victoria College, Victoria
- Wade College, Wade
- Weatherford (Community) College, Weatherford
- West Texas A&M University, Canyon
- Western Texas (Community) College, Snyder
- Wharton County Junior College, Wharton
Higher Education Resources compiled by TCDD
