The following words and terms when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

1. (1) Free College Application Week--The week starting on the second Monday in October and continuing through the following Sunday, during which application fees for undergraduate admission shall be waived for Texas residents using the ApplyTexas application system.
2. (2) Institution of Higher Education--A public institution as defined in Texas Education Code, §61.003, that offers undergraduate courses including any public technical institute, public junior college, public senior college and university, or state college.
3. (3) Texas Resident--An individual who meets the residency requirements for in-state tuition under Texas Education Code, Chapter 54, Subchapter B.

4. (4) Undergraduate Admission Application--Any application submitted for admission to an undergraduate program for any available term. This includes:

   1. (A) Undergraduate (two-year);
   2. (B) Undergraduate (four-year);
   3. (C) Transfer;
   4. (D) Returning Student; and
   5. (E) Visiting Student.

Source Note:The provisions of this §20.31 adopted to be effective September 1, 2025, 50 TexReg 5466; amended to be effective May 13, 2026, 51 TexReg 3106.