Tuition Waivers and Exemptions
Certain eligible students may qualify for State of Texas programs that waive tuition and fees. Below is information about these programs. You can submit your request by clicking on the below icon. Just be sure to submit the form and any required documentation by the deadline (twelfth-class day of the fall/spring term and fourth class-day of a regular summer term).
Please bear in mind that any portion not covered by the waiver or exemption is your responsibility to pay by the appropriate semester due date. Additionally, hours considered excessive under Texas Education Code, Section 54.014 Tuition for Repeated or Excessive Hours, may not be eligible to receive the exemption or waiver.
GPA Satisfactory Academic Progress
To continue receiving certain exemptions and waivers, the State of Texas requires students to meet the below GPA satisfactory academic progress requirement.
| Minimum Cumulative Texas State GPA Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Degree or Certificate | Minimum Cumulative Texas State GPA |
| 1st Bachelor's | 2.0 |
| 2nd Bachelor's | 2.0 |
| Undergraduate or Graduate Certificate | 3.0 |
| Master's | 3.0 |
| Doctoral | 3.0 |
Selective Service Requirements:
Texas Education Code Section 51.9095 requires all males between the ages of 18 and 25 who receive a state-funded waiver or exemption to be registered with Selective Service. For additional information on Selective Service requirements or to verify your registration status, please visit http://www.sss.gov.
Waivers
Waivers reduce a student’s tuition assessment rate from non-resident status to Texas resident status.
University Approved Forms
Students must use the Tuition Uploader to apply for the following exemptions and waivers:
*Requires University Approved Form
Military and Veterans
J.C. Kellam Building, Room 111
512-245-2641