Highest Ranking Graduate Forms
This information is addressed to district or high school personnel who are authorized to issue the Highest Ranking Graduate (HRG) award.
Instructions for completing the Highest Ranking Graduate forms
Determine the Highest Ranking Graduate recipient.
- The calculation to determine the HRG is a local control issue.
- Each school or district should have a written policy to determine one HRG.
Download and complete the 2023-2024 HRG tuition waiver using Adobe. Please print this on your school or district letterhead.
- ISD and Charter High School tuition waiver form
- Private School accredited by TEPSAC tuition waiver form
- Private School accredited by IALDS tuition waiver form
Download and complete the 2023-2024 HRG certificate. Please print this on parchment or other quality certificate paper.
Present both the tuition waiver and certificate to the Highest Ranking Graduate. (Please do not forward these documents to TEA)
The HRG recipient is responsible for presenting the tuition waiver to the Texas public college or university they choose to attend. The Highest Ranking Graduate certificate is considered ceremonial and should be retained by the student.
Updated 4/13/2023
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