Overview
TEEX, through the Texas Forensic Science Academy (TFSA), and Blinn College are now offering a Collegiate Technical Investigation Skills Program (CTISP) for Blinn College students. Students participating in the program will receive high-quality forensic technical training to prepare them for employment in the forensic industry.
CTISP consists of 272 hours of specialized forensic training. It is delivered during a collegiate semester through a combination of delivery methods: eLearning courses, traditional classroom instruction, and practical application. This is not an online only program. Upon successful completion of this program, students will receive 18 hours of collegiate credit through Blinn College and a Forensic Investigation & Evidence Management Professional Certificate through the TEEX – Texas Forensic Science Academy.
How to Apply for Admission
The Fall 2026 program cohort has class dates of August 24, 2026 to December 10, 2026. Exact dates for in-person class offerings are available on request prior to registration. For admission into the Fall 2026 cohort, the application and registration will open April 1, 2026 and the release form is due by August 3, 2026.
Application for CTISP is online through the TEEX Student Portal via FIV150 Collegiate Technical Investigation Skills. A Federal Criminal History Background Check must be submitted as part of the application process.
Required Courses
The following courses are required in order to receive a Forensic Investigation and Evidence Management certificate.
fiv152
fiv153
fiv154
fiv155
fiv156
Funding Options
Sallie Mae℠ funding is now available as a funding source to be able to attend CTISP. Follow the instructions to apply for Sallie Mae℠ funding:
- Go to https://www.salliemae.com
- Click on “Apply for a loan”
- Select what best defines you: Student or Cosigner
- Select the type of loan that best describes that type of program your loan is for
- From the State drop-down select “Texas”
- Type in “BLINN COLLEGE, BRENHAM, TX, 00354900”
- Complete the remaining Sallie Mae℠ application process
Note: Approval criteria are based on Sallie Mae℠’s rules. TEEX has no influence on outcomes. Approved loans must be finalized no later than 45 calendar days before the start of the class to ensure your funds are credited in time to complete your registration.
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