STARS Fly-In

    Thank you for your interest in participating in a Small Town and Rural Students (STARS) Fly-in! This program is an all-expense-paid opportunity for you to visit a STARS College Network Campus for three days and two nights. During this program, you will learn more about the college application process, attend workshops, and meet other talented and passionate students from Rural America. Please note that this is only available for current high school juniors who attend school or reside in rural Texas.

    This program will be hosted at SMU February 14-16, and will be hosted in conjunction with SpringFest. Space is limited and the application process is selective, so please let us know if you would like to stay in touch with future STARS opportunities. 

    Please complete the application no later than January 15, 2026 in order to be considered for this fly-in program. Decisions will be released in late January. 

    If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Brenda Del Rio at bdelrio@smu.edu. 

    Registration is no longer available because the registration deadline has passed.