Shining STARS

The Shining STARS (Students Thriving and Achieving Results in School) Youth Incentive Program recognizes and rewards students for academic achievement and school attendance. Eligible students earn incentives (a gift card!) for each grading period they achieve A/B Honor Roll and/or Perfect Attendance.

We are excited to recognize and reward students for their academic achievement and attendance!

How to apply

  • The student earns A/B Honor Roll and/or Perfect Attendance.
  • The family completes the Shining STARS form (below)
  • The family submits the student’s report card to [email protected]
  • HATC Foundation reviews the report card and follows up.
  • Gift cards are mailed to the mailing address provided.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Shining STARS Youth Incentive Program?

Shining STARS (Students Thriving and Achieving Results in School) is a youth incentive program that recognizes and rewards eligible students for academic achievement and school attendance.

Who is eligible?

Students in Pre-K through 12th grade who are residents of the Housing Authority of Travis County (HATC) (including Housing Choice Voucher residents and HATC property residents).

What achievements qualify a student for an incentive?

A student may qualify each grading period by earning:

  • A/B Honor Roll, and/or
  • Perfect Attendance

If your child has earned A/B Honor Roll or Perfect Attendance for the current school year, please complete this form and submit your child’s report card to [email protected] so we can recognize their achievement with a gift card (at least $10) for each qualifying grading period.

What is the incentive?

Eligible students may receive a gift card (at least $10) for each qualifying grading period, based on funding availability.

How does the program work?
  • The student earns A/B Honor Roll and/or Perfect Attendance.
  • The family completes the Shining STARS form.
  • The family submits the student’s report card.
  • HATC Foundation reviews the report card and follows up.
  • Gift cards are mailed to the mailing address provided.
How do I participate?

Complete the form here and email report cards to: [email protected]

How will the gift card be delivered?

Gift cards are mailed to the mailing address provided by the parent/guardian.

What if we have questions?
Is a gift card guaranteed?

No. Shining STARS is an incentive program; gift cards are mailed if funding is available, and incentives are not guaranteed.

Resources

Download printable flyer

Download our flyer containing all the information needed to learn about and sign up for the program.