What Would You Do With a Free College Education?

Free College is here for adults of all ages! As a nonprofit with a mission to get our Central Texas neighbors into great careers, Capital IDEA raises money for your college education. Each year, we raise enough to cover the tuition and textbooks for over 800 adults, just like you! Then we send you to college to get a free college degree in a high-demand career field. If you’re eligible for our program, your tuition and textbooks are already paid for by the generous support of our funders. If you’re serious about getting into a career with a future, sign up for a CareerUp information session to learn more.


We’re Proud of Our Partner Colleges!

Austin Community College   

2200+

Capital IDEA students have been placed in new careers

3X

Most graduates TRIPLE their previous earnings

$27/hr

was the average starting wage for Capital IDEA students placed in 2022

1,041

Capital IDEA students received direct support in 2022

$22M+

has been invested in our students’ tuition and books since Capital IDEA first opened in 1998

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Job Posting: Finance Director

Posted: March 18, 2024 We're Hiring! We're on a mission to help thousands of our low-income, Central Texas neighbors reach their full potential and enter great careers. As the Finance Director, you'll play a vital role in keeping our organization financially healthy and thriving. Your duties will include managing everything from daily accounting procedures to […]

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Central Texas INTERFAITH

Special thanks goes to Central Texas Interfaith for their tireless work in the community and their ongoing support of Capital IDEA!