Program Purpose
To provide a waiver of nonresident tuition for members of the U.S. Armed Forces or commissioned officers in the U.S. Public Health Service, their spouse or child. (Effective for students enrolled in Fall 2003)
Eligibility Requirements
- Individuals who are or were members of the U.S. Armed Forces or commissioned officers of the U.S. Public Health Service and/or the spouse or child of such persons;
- Were eligible to pay tuition at the resident rate while enrolled in a degree or certificate program at a Texas public college or university in Spring 2003 or Summer 2003 (or any semester thereafter); and
- Remain continuously enrolled (fall/spring) in the same degree or certificate program in subsequent terms or semesters.
Individuals are not required to enroll in a summer term to meet the "continuous enrollment" requirement.
The student's eligibility to pay tuition and fees at the rate provided for Texas students does not terminate because the person, spouse or parent is no longer a member of the U.S. Armed Forces or commissioned Officer of the U.S. Public Health Service.
Eligible Institutions
Texas public colleges and universities.
Award Amount
This program permits nonresident students to pay tuition and fees at the resident rate.
Application Process
The Office of the Registrar at each college normally processes waivers. If they do not process waivers, they should be able to refer you to the proper office on campus.
Additional Information
- To read more about this program check out:
Texas Education Code 54.241(j) and Coordinating Board Rule, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, Section 29(10)(B) (Pertaining to Exceptions).
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