Texas First Early High School Completion Program

The Texas First Early High School Completion Program provides eligible public high school students with the opportunity to graduate early by demonstrating college readiness. In partnership with the Texas First Scholarship Program, this initiative aims to improve efficiency within the state’s public education system and encourage high-performing students to enroll in participating colleges and universities across Texas. Students who complete the program earn a high school diploma with a Distinguished Level of Achievement, a designation that must be formally noted on their diploma and reflects their preparedness for postsecondary success.

To qualify, students must demonstrate college readiness in five core subject areas: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and a Language Other Than English. Parents and students can consult the Subject Area Assessments and Benchmarks to determine if these requirements have been met. For a personalized review of eligibility, students, families, and counselors are encouraged to use the Texas First Eligibility Tool, which helps identify readiness and outlines next steps for program participation.