Horns Helping Horns
Horns Helping Horns (HHH) is a program for financially independent students and foster care alumni who arrive at UT Austin with little or no family support and very limited resources. The program provides students with community, connection and support through their time at UT Austin.
Mentorship Program
Horns Helping Horns members have the option to participate in our mentorship program. Mentors are UT Austin staff from both academics and student affairs.
Supervised Independent Living (SIL) Program
Learn more about UT Austin's Supervised Independent Living Program for former foster youth.
Horns Helping Horns Resources
Learn more about scholarship opportunities and foster-care alumni resources.
Learn About Horns Helping Horns
The Horns Helping Horns program has many benefits, services and resources for our student members.
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For Donors
Gifts from alumni, parents and friends of The University of Texas at Austin fund Horns Helping Horns.
Learn More about donatingTuition Exemption for Foster and Adopted Children
Students who have a history of foster care in the State of Texas may be eligible to receive a Tuition and Fee Waiver from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). To see if you may be eligible for the waiver, please visit https://bit.ly/3unlkqX.
SPARK Program
Spark, our sister program at the Texas Institute for Child & Family Wellbeing, has created a network of support to assist current and potential college students who have experienced foster care to achieve educational success.
Learn more at https://bit.ly/3RFGqe6.
Transitional Living Services for Youth and Young Adults
Transitional Living Services, programs, and benefits help foster care youth and young adults make the transition to adulthood smoother and help them identify and achieve long-term education, career, and life goals.
For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3um89GJ
*The University of Texas at Austin is not directly affiliated with the above resource links unless otherwise identified in the specific document.