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Kate's Cowboy Promise - Workforce Training

Free Tuition for Local High School Graduates

Southwest Texas College (SWTX) proudly announces Kate’s Cowboy Promise - Workforce, the promise of free tuition for Workforce Training Programs for graduates from a Uvalde, Real, Frio, Zavala, La Salle, or Dimmit County high school. Named for Kate Marmion, who graduated from Uvalde High School in 2006, Kate’s Cowboy Promise has been funded by the Kate Marmion Charitable Foundation.

Eligibility

  • Graduate from a high school in Uvalde, Frio, Real, Zavala, La Salle, or Dimmit County
    • Uvalde High School, Knippa High School, Sabinal High School, Utopia High School
    • Pearsall High School & Dilley High School
    • Leakey High School & Nueces Canyon High School
    • Crystal City High School & La Pryor High School
    • Carrizo Springs High School & Cotulla High School
    • Charter School, Private School, and Home School students from these counties are also eligible
  • Enroll in an approved Workforce Program at Southwest Texas College 
  • Begin the Workforce Training Program within the calendar year following your high school graduation
  • Must complete the program

Eligible Courses

  • Powerline Technology + CDL
  • Powerline Technology (Student Already Holds CDL)
  • Professional Truck Driving (CDL)
  • Clinical Medical Assistant
  • Clinical Medical Assistant + Phlebotomy
  • Phlebotomy Technician
  • Mental Health Services Technician
  • Electricity Principles
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Dental Assistant

How to Qualify

Step 1: Register for a Workforce Training Program

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How to Apply

    1. Contact the Workforce Training & Development office to receive the registration packet and program requirements. Requirements vary by program.

      Uvalde & Del Rio Area
      Mayta Garza
      Phone: (830) 591-4073
      Email: mgarza16714@swtxc.edu

      Eagle Pass & Crystal City Area
      Cynthia Cruz
      Phone: (830) 758-4124
      Email: cmcruz50118@swtxc.edu

    2. Review the program requirements and complete the registration packet.
    3. Do not email the completed registration packet, as it contains sensitive personal information.
    4. Once your packet is complete, deliver it to one of the following Workforce Training & Development locations:

      Uvalde Campus
      Briscoe Building
      Attn: Mayta Garza
      2401 Garner Field Road
      Uvalde, TX 78801

      Eagle Pass Campus
      Jack R. Chittim Technical Campus
      Attn: Cynthia Cruz
      1980 N. Veterans Blvd.
      Eagle Pass, TX 78852

      Del Rio Campus
      207 Wildcat Drive
      Del Rio, TX 78840

      Crystal City Campus
      Dr. Antonio H. and Gloria Rivera Campus
      215 W. Zavala Street
      Crystal City, TX 78839

Once your registration packet has been received and reviewed, a Workforce Training & Development staff member will contact you regarding funding eligibility, any remaining program requirements, and the next steps in the enrollment process.

Step 2: Apply for Kate's Cowboy Promise - Workforce Training

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Complete and submit an application for Kate’s Cowboy Promise - Workforce Training. We will continue to accept applications as funds are available.

When applying, please use this code to access the application: KCPW-2026

When you log in to apply for this award, you do not need to apply for the general application. Please proceed to the Kate's Cowboy Promise High School Seniors Only application and fill in the code above.

Kate's Cowboy Promise Application

Students who have taken Dual Credit courses at Southwest Texas College, please log in below with your SWTX credentials:

Kate's Cowboy Promise Application - SWTX Former Student