Horns Helping Horns

The Horns Helping Horns logo features three block outlines of the letter H, "Horns Helping Horns" and "Community. Connection. Support."
 
 
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Transitional Living Services for Youth and Young Adults

Transitional Living Services from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) supports foster youth and young adults plan their long-term education, career and life goals as they transition to adulthood.

*The University of Texas at Austin is not directly affiliated with the above resources unless otherwise specified.

Horns Helping Horns (HHH) is a program for former foster care youth and financially independent students 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.

Contact Us

hornshelpinghorns@austin.utexas.edu

Tuition 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).

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Learn About Horns Helping Horns

The Horns Helping Horns program has many benefits, services and resources for our student members.

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Supervised Independent Living (SIL) Program

Learn more about UT Austin's Supervised Independent Living Program for former foster youth.

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Horns Helping Horns Resources

Learn more about scholarship opportunities and foster-care alumni resources.

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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 Life.