Houston Community College-Central-EOC

  • Center for Achieving A Career Education

    Program Application 2025-2026

     

    CACE Application Instructions
    The CACE program is a federal TRIO program designed to ensure the success of adult learners eager to complete a high school diploma or the equivalent, apply and enroll in postsecondary education, obtain a certificate or degree, and join the dynamic workforce.

    You are eligible to participate in the CACE program if you:

    • Are a high school senior and 19 years of age or older; and
    • Are a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident or are in the U.S. for other than a temporary purpose and can provide evidence from the Immigration and Naturalization Service of your intent to become a permanent resident; and
    • Express a desire to enroll, or are enrolled in a program of postsecondary education, and request information or assistance in applying for admission to, or financial aid for such a program; and
    • Do not have a four-year college degree; and/or
    • A veteran regardless of age if you satisfy the eligibility requirements listed above
    • Student Information  
    • How were you introduced to CACE TRIO? (Check all that apply.) [REQUIRED]*
    • Which CACE TRIO staff member did you speak with before completing your application? [REQUIRED]*
    • Do you consent to receiving text messages?*

    • Text message consent is optional. You may still receive communications by email or phone.

    • Date of Birth [REQUIRED]*
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    • Gender [REQUIRED]*
    • Are you a US military veteran?
    • Do you have a parent on active military duty?
    • Do you have a documented disability?
    • Are you a current participant in another TRIO program? (Talent Search, Upward Bound, Student Support Services [REQUIRED]*
    • Ethnic Background  
    • Ethnic Background (check all that apply) [REQUIRED]*
    • Do you have difficulty speaking English? [REQUIRED]*
    • U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green card) [REQUIRED]*
    • Determination of Dependency Status  

    • The following questions pertain to the student applicant. If you answer YES to any of the questions, the income verification section will be based on your (the student’s) income. If you answer NO, the income verification will be the parent’s information.

    • Will you be at least 24 years of age before December 31st? [REQUIRED]*
    • At any time since you turned 13, were you an orphan, in foster care, or a ward of the court? [REQUIRED]*
    • As of today, are you (the student) legally married? [REQUIRED]*
    • Do you (the student) have children or dependents (other than spouse) who receive more than half of their support from you? [REQUIRED]*
    • Are you homeless (i.e. you lack a fixed, regular and adequate night time residence) or at risk of being homeless? [REQUIRED]*
    • Income Verification  

    • Documentation of income is required by the federal government in order to receive program funding. All applicant information is kept in strict confidence and not released.

      If you answered YES to any of the questions in the Determination of Dependency status section answer the following questions about YOURSELF

      If you answered NO to all questions in the Determination of Dependency Status section answer the question for YOUR PARENTS

    • What is the total number of people, including you, claimed on your income tax return(if you file your own) or your parents’ income tax return? [REQUIRED]*
    • What was your family's income last year? [REQUIRED]*
    • Education  
    • Current Education Level [REQUIRED]*
    • Do you desire to enroll into college or post-secondary training / or are you already enrolled in a program of post-secondary education, and request information or assistance of post-secondary education, requests information or assistance in applying for admission to or financial aid for such a program? [REQUIRED]*
    • Do either of your parents or legal guardian have a Bachelor's (4-year college) degree? [REQUIRED]*
    • Needs Assessment  
    • How can we help you? Please check all of the services you may want to use and/or need.
    • What additional challenges might keep you from going to college or completing a college degree? Check all that apply.
    • Academic Record Release  

    • Academic Record Relase 

      The FERPA Certification and Release: The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act or FERPA, was enacted to protect the privacy of student records. I hereby authorize the release of official school records to the CACE program at Houston Community College, furthermore, the release of documents and to obtain documents relative to and consistent with my education. I understand that these records will only be used in planning educational goals and fulfilling CACE's federal documentation requirements. I certify that the information on this form and any attachments are true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS INFORMATION WILL REMAIN STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL.

      I understand that the CACE program is designed to assist students who are serious about getting a college education and are willing to work for it. Our staff will work closely with you to provide comprehensive services to help you achieve your academic and career goals. As a participant, you will be responsible for the following: Meet with CACE staff, complete financial aid and other required forms, apply and enroll in a post-secondary education program that you chose.

    • Do you consent for us to transfer this information to our paper application?
    • Date [REQUIRED]*
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    • Submit  
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