2011-2012
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
     Combat Exemption for Children of Military Service Members
     Concurrent Enrollment Waiver (Enrollment in two Texas community
       colleges)
     Exemption for Highest Ranking High School Graduate
     Exemption for Students Enrolled in Courses for Dual High School 
       and College-Level Credit
     Exemption for the Surviving Spouse and Minor 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
     Exemption for Students under Conservatorship of the Dept. of Family
       and Protective Services
     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
     TAPS for Tuition 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