2009-10
Compendium

TEXAS TUITION AND/OR FEE EXEMPTIONS

Exemptions are a type of financial assistance allowing some Texas residents to attend a public college or university in Texas without paying tuition or, in some cases, tuition and fees.

Listed below are some exemption programs available to Texas residents.

• Adopted Students Formerly in Foster or other Residential Care
• Blind/Deaf Student Exemption Program
• Children of Disabled or Deceased Firemen, Peace Officers, Game Wardens, and Employees of Correctional Institutions
• Concurrent Enrollment Waiver (Enrollment in two Texas community colleges)
• Exemption for Highest Ranking High School Graduate
• Exemption for Students Dual-Enrolled in High School & Community College
• Exemption for Students Enrolled in Courses for Dual High School and College-Level Credit
• Exemption for the Surviving Spouse and Dependent Children of Certain Deceased Public Servants (Employees)
• Exemption from Irrelevant Fees
• Exemption Program for Children of Professional Nursing Program Faculty and Staff
• Exemption Program for Clinical Preceptors and Their Children
• Fee Proration for Students Enrolled in Shorter than Average Terms
• Foster Care Students
• Military: Children of U.S. Military who are MIA or POW
• Military: Texas National Guard Tuition Assistance Program
• Military: Orphans of Texas Members of the U.S. Armed Forces or National Guard
• TANF Exemption Program
• Tuition Reduction for Students Taking More than 15 Hours
• Waiver for Out-of-District Fees for Certain Students Living Outside a Public Community/Junior College's Taxing District