Key Components of House Bill 8
SHARED SERVICES
Encourages public junior colleges to participate in institutional collaborations that help students afford college, complete credentials, and transfer.
BASE TIER
Ensures each public junior college has access to a defined level of funding for instruction and operations.
PERFORMANCE TIER
The funding level that constitutes the majority of state funding and is comprised of measurable outcomes.
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
A group of community college leaders that will provide advice and council to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board during implementation.
FINANCIAL AID FOR SWIFT TRANSFER (FAST)
A new financial aid program that would allow “educationally disadvantaged”students to enroll in dual credit classes at no cost to them