1. (a) Each institution of higher education that offers an undergraduate degree or certificate program shall prominently display on the institution's website the total cost of attendance for a first-time entering full-time student in accordance with the uniform standards prescribed by subsection (b) of this section.

2. (b) Uniform Standards for Cost of Attendance Information. In publishing the total cost of attendance as required by subsection (a) of this section, an institution shall include:

   1. (1) A definition or explanation of total cost of attendance that includes, at a minimum, all aspects specified in the definition of that term in §4.391 of this subchapter (relating to Definitions);
   2. (2) Notice that the total cost of attendance provided is an estimate, and that students may experience higher or lower costs due to individual circumstances;
   3. (3) An explanation of the relationship between total cost of attendance and a student's financial aid opportunities; and
   4. (4) Inclusion of, or a link to, the information required by subsection (c) of this section.

3. (c) Financial Aid Information. Each institution of higher education shall provide consumer-friendly and readily understandable information regarding student financial aid opportunities. This information shall include, at a minimum:

   1. (1) A link to access the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA);
   2. (2) Information, or links to information, regarding merit-based and need-based federal and state financial aid programs that could reasonably be available to a student at the institution;
   3. (3) If applicable, information regarding the priority deadline established under §22.6 of this title (relating to Applying for State Financial Aid), including the deadline for the applicable year and an explanation of the deadline's purpose and function that meets or exceeds the information included in §22.6(a)(2) of this title; and
   4. (4) A link to the program or tool described by §4.393(a) of this subchapter (relating to Net Price Information).
4. (d) The institution shall consider the uniform standards prescribed by subsection (b) of this section when providing information regarding the cost of attendance for nonresident students, graduate students, or students enrolled in professional programs.

Source Note:The provisions of this §4.392 adopted to be effective November 13, 2025, 50 TexReg 7240.