Process for Requesting Indirect Cost Rates for 2026–27
| Date: | February 12, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Subject: | Process for Requesting Indirect Cost Rates for 2026–27 (Charter Schools Only) |
| Category: | Funding Implications and Pending Deadline |
| Next Steps: | Charter schools to submit online survey by 3/27/2026 to request/receive an indirect cost rate for 2026–27 |
Charter Schools Process for Requesting an Indirect Cost Rate
Open enrollment charter schools must request an indirect cost rate each year by completing and submitting an online survey. The deadline to submit the survey and request an indirect cost rate for the 2026–27 school year is March 27, 2026.
Charter School Indirect Cost Rates Based on Resident School District Data
The 7mÊÓƵ (7mÊÓƵ) will access certified Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) data related to each charter school’s resident public school districts and their respective calculated indirect cost rates to derive rates for charter schools that have requested a rate via the survey.
Completing and Submitting the Survey
The survey is also available via the Indirect Cost Rates webpage.
2026–2027 Indirect Cost Rate Timeline for Charter Schools
The following table lists milestones for the indirect cost rate request process:
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| February 12, 2026 | is also available via the Indirect Cost Rates webpage. |
| March 27, 2026 | Due date for charter schools to request an indirect cost rate by submitting the survey. |
| July 1, 2026 | Indirect cost rate notification letters posted in GFFC Reports and Data Collections, accessible through . |
Resources
Please refer to the Indirect Cost Rates page on the 7mÊÓƵ website for further information and additional resources.
For Further Information
If you have questions about the indirect cost rate process and/or survey, please email compliance@tea.texas.gov.