# 40 Tex. Admin. Code § 700.1615: 40 TAC § 700.1615. What must an eligible student do to qualify for participation in the ETV Program?, DIVISION 2. EDUCATION AND TRAINING VOUCHER PROGRAM > Texas · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T40_P19_C700_S700_1615 ## Section - **Citation:** 40 Tex. Admin. Code § 700.1615 - **Heading:** 40 TAC § 700.1615. What must an eligible student do to qualify for participation in the ETV Program?, DIVISION 2. EDUCATION AND TRAINING VOUCHER PROGRAM - **Jurisdiction:** Texas - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Texas Administrative Code / Title 40 SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE / Part 19 DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES / Chapter 700 CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES / 40 TAC § 700.1615 ## Text (a) To qualify for financial assistance under the ETV Program, an eligible student must: (1) meet one of the requirements in §700.1613(a) of this title (relating to Who can be eligible for the ETV Program?); (2) be taking a course which the student will receive college academic credit while in high-school or a program leading to a high-school diploma or equivalent, have a high school diploma or equivalent, or be exempt from compulsory school attendance pursuant to Texas Education Code, §25.086(a)(6)(A); (3) be enrolled in an applicable institution of higher education as defined by 20 U.S.C. §1002 ; (4) For students 18 and older, have a financial account that accepts direct deposits. For students under age 18, exceptions to this requirement may be made by DFPS on a case-by-case basis; and (5) complete and file an application and required documentation with the DFPS ETV contractor. (b) If denied eligibility, DFPS notifies the applicant in writing of the reason(s) for the denial, and of the right to appeal the denial, as defined in §700.1625 of this title (relating to Can a student appeal a denial of eligibility, or a suspension, or termination of benefits?). ## Nearby sections - [40 Tex. Admin. Code § 700.1601 40 TAC § 700.1601. What is the Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) Program?, DIVISION 1. PREPARATION FOR ADULT LIVING](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T40_P19_C700_S700_1601.md) - [40 Tex. Admin. Code § 700.1602 40 TAC § 700.1602. Whom is the PAL Program designed to serve?, DIVISION 1. PREPARATION FOR ADULT LIVING](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T40_P19_C700_S700_1602.md) - [40 Tex. Admin. 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