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Our Mission

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Capital IDEA’s mission is to lift working adults out of poverty and into living-wage careers through education and career advancement.

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Career Options

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We’ll prepare you to pass the TSI

(Texas Success Initiative)

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Available to every student, required for non-exempt students

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Healthcare Careers

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Information Technology (IT) Careers

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Careers in the Trades

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You MUST complete the TSI (Texas Success Initiative) prior to acceptance

We’ll prepare you to pass the TSI (Texas Success Initiative)

Wonderlic Assessment for College Prep Students

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College Prep Academy

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  1. Be 18 years or older (no upper age limit!)
  2. Have a GED or High School diploma
  3. Cannot have any prior degree (Associates/Bachelors/Masters)
  4. Reside Within
    • Travis – All Degrees
    • Williamson
    • Hays
    • Bastrop
  5. Reside in Texas for more than 1 year
  6. Be U.S. citizens or permanent residents
  7. Qualify as Low-Income

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Qualifications

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Federal Poverty Guidelines (200%)

Qualify as Low-Income in Williamson / Bastrop / Hays Countys

Household Size

Monthly Gross Household Income �(200% the federal poverty guideline)

Yearly Gross Household Income �(200% the federal poverty guideline)

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$2,265

$27,180

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$3,052

$36,620

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$3,838

$46,060

4

$4,625

$55,500

5

$5,412

$64,940

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$6,198

$74,380

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$6,985

$83,820

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$7,772

$93,260

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Federal Poverty Guidelines (250%)

Qualify as Low-Income in Travis County through 9/30/22

Household Size

Monthly Gross Household Income �(250% the federal poverty guideline)

Yearly Gross Household Income �(250% the federal poverty guideline)

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$2,831

$33,975

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$3,815

$45,775

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$4,798

$57,575

4

$5,781

$69,375

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$6,765

$81,175

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$7,748

$92,975

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$8,731

$104,775

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$9,715

$116,575

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Step 2. Complete the application online

Step 3. Submit required documents online

Step 4. Take an assessment online.

Step 5. Planning & Guidance interview

Step 6. Commitment interview

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How to Apply — A Quick Overview

Step 1. Attend a Career Up Webinar online

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