High school seniors in Texas who haven't applied to college yet will have a free opportunity to do so in October.

It's part of a new program called Free College Application Week , which takes place Oct. 13-19. It was created by the passage of Senate Bill 2231 during the 89th Legislative Session.

The bill calls for all public colleges and universities in Texas to waive admission application fees for Texas residents who apply to undergraduate programs via ApplyTexas.

"Texas prioritizes opportunities for students to pursue the best education they need to succeed in high demand, good-paying jobs after graduation," Gov. Greg Abbott said. "During free college application week, Texans can apply to their preferred colleges or universities without application fees. By supporting our st

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