Tuition and Fee Exemptions and Waivers

A student may qualify for legislative exemption from the payment of tuition and certain fees and charges according to the following conditions. Contact the Office of Financial Aid for procedures for determining eligibility prior to the registration process.

Claims for exemption from any charges and/or fees must be supported by evidence sufficient to enable the Office of Financial Aid to verify the student’s exempt status and determine the duration of the exemption or waiver and the fees and charges to which it is applicable. Supporting document(s) must be submitted to the Office of Financial Aid before a student registers.

Listed below are exemption and waiver programs available to Texas residents. You may visit My TX Future (https://www.mytexasfuture.com) to view specific Exemption and Waiver information.

Please note: When visiting My TX Future you may see additional exemptions and waivers that may not be available at this time at Tarleton State University. If you have questions about Tarleton State University Tuition and Fee Exemptions and Waivers, you may contact the Office of Financial Aid at finaid@tarleton.edu or (254) 968-9070.

Tarleton State University Tuition and Fee Exemptions and Waivers

Adoption Students Formerly in Foster Care or Other Residential Care
Children of Disabled Firefighters/Law Enforcement Officers
Children of Nurse Faculty
Children of POWs and MIAs
Deaf/Blind
Dependents of Deceased Public Servants
Disabled Peace Officers and Firefighters
Educational Aide Exemption
Ex-Prisoners of War
Firefighters Enrolled in Fire Science Courses
Foster Care/Texas Department of Family Protective Services
Good Neighbor Program
Hazlewood Dependents, Spouse, and Veteran
Highest Ranking High School Graduate
Peace Officers Exemption
Nursing Preceptors and their Children
Senior Citizen 65+ for 6 hours free tuition
Teaching and Research Assistants