STUDENTS AND FAMILIES
Graduation Requirements
Plan for what's next.
Choosing the right courses for high school can shape your future, whether you're headed to college or straight to career. Be sure to stay on track and get the most out of high school with these resources.
Learn how Texas rule changes affect you.
In 2013, Texas changed the rules on graduation requirements. Now you'll need to outline your academic and career goals during ninth grade using a formal document called a high school personal graduation plan. Sounds complicated, but don't stress! We have the answers you need.
Fill out the FAFSA.
Beginning in the 2021-2022 school year, Texas high school students will be required to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The application can help make sure you don't miss out on federal student aid.
Find the right graduation plan.
Texas OnCourse will help you create a graduation plan that will help you get to where you want to be after high school. Check out our MapMyGrad grad planner.
What about endorsements?
You'll need to map out a high school personal graduation plan that leads to an endorsement. You can earn one or more endorsements in high school. Endorsements and graduation plans go hand in hand. Click over to our endorsement page to learn more.
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JOBS AND CAREERS
MiddleGalaxy
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
MapMyGrad
Students zero in on skills and interests to explore careers and endorsements and plan a path through high school.
ENDORSEMENTS
High School Endorsements and Career Paths
Prepare students to select high school endorsements with labor market and career information.
JOBS AND CAREERS
Texas Career Check
Learn about hundreds of careers with this career search for high school students. Explore salaries, popularity, and more.
Important Dates and Deadlines
DEC-
JAN
GRADE 8
Prep for personal graduation planning and high school registration
JAN-FEB
GRADE 8
Choose your endorsement!
FEB-MAR
GRADES 9 & 10
Select your courses for next year!
FEB
GRADE 11
Select your courses for next year!
All Resources for Graduation Requirements
Middle School
Roadtrip Texas: Choose Courses for High School!
GRADUATION PLANNING
Exploring your passions in middle and high school is key to making your future plans. In this video, understand how to choose classes for high school, and what the word "endorsement" means for your studies.
MapMyGrad
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Students zero in on skills and interests to explore careers and endorsements and plan a path through high school.
High School Endorsements and Career Paths
ENDORSEMENTS
Prepare students to select high school endorsements with labor market and career information.
Tomorrow Ready Texas
FAMILY RESOURCES
Tomorrow Ready Texas is a free college and career planning resource for parents and guardians of students in 8th grade through 12th grade.
Early High School
MapMyGrad
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Students zero in on skills and interests to explore careers and endorsements and plan a path through high school.
Tomorrow Ready Texas
FAMILY RESOURCES
Tomorrow Ready Texas is a free college and career planning resource for parents and guardians of students in 8th grade through 12th grade.
Late High School
Tomorrow Ready Texas
FAMILY RESOURCES
Tomorrow Ready Texas is a free college and career planning resource for parents and guardians of students in 8th grade through 12th grade.
Financial aid graduation requirement
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Find comprehensive information and resources for students, their families, counselors and advisors, and community partners to meet the financial aid graduation requirement.
