Military: After Assignment in Texas

To provide a continuation of the waiver of nonresident tuition for the spouse and/or dependent children of military personnel who remain in Texas when the military member is reassigned to duty outside the state.

NOTE: This webpage is intended to provide basic information for the public by highlighting requirements that appear in the Texas Education Code (TEC) and Texas Administrative Code (TAC). When reviewing eligibility requirements this exemption program, you should always refer to the relevant statutes and rules. The information on this webpage is to be used solely as a resource and does not override the statute or rules for this exemption program. It is not intended as, and does not constitute, legal advice.

Individuals who are the spouse and dependent children of members of the U.S. Armed Forces or Commissioned Officer of the Public Health Service who remain in Texas when the member is reassigned to duty outside of Texas. This waiver will be available to the spouse and dependent children of military members during the member's assignment to duty elsewhere as long as the spouse or child resides continuously in Texas.

Limited to Texas public colleges and universities.

This program permits nonresident students to pay tuition and fees at the resident rate.

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.

• Generally, student eligibility for a waiver must be established prior to or at the time of enrollment. Contact your college for additional information.

• To read more about this program check out:

  Texas Education Code 54.241(c) and Coordinating Board Rule, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, Section 29 

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