The Texas OnCourse Educator Blog

Digital Learning Opportunities for Educators

On May 12, we hosted a session celebrating our My Texas Future Schools of Excellence. Brandon Griggs, Assistant Commissioner of College and Career Advising at the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), conducted a roundtable discussion with representatives from each School of Excellence, where they provided strategies for implementing My Texas Future on campuses. We also celebrated all the schools that participated in the recognition program and thanked them for sharing My Texas Future with their students.

Topics: Middle School, Webinar, College Planning, High School, College and Career Readiness Resources, My Texas Future

Digital Learning Opportunities for Educators

Hello, educators! On October 14, we hosted an engaging informational session packed with helpful updates and resources on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA). Jasmine Tejeda from uAspire shared insights on the latest FAFSA changes, while THECB’s Giselle Martinez walked attendees through dependent student scenarios for the TASFA and offered practical tips to help educators better support students and families through the financial aid process.  

Topics: Webinar, High School, Financial Aid, My Texas Future

Digital Learning Opportunities for Educators

Hello, educators! On September 9, we hosted an inspiring session highlighting how My Texas Future and Direct Admissions are helping students take charge of their postsecondary journeys. Daniela Carrillo from THECB joined us to share insights on My Texas Future’s core values and spotlight key toolslike the Career Explorer, which allows users to explore over 1,000 job titles by career name, cluster, salary range, and more!This is our session recap: 

Topics: Webinar, Jobs and Careers, Applying to College, College Planning, Educators, High School, My Texas Future