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The State of Texas
has provided a variety of exemption and waiver programs that
may help with tuition costs if the student meets specific
criteria. Student must request the Financial Aid Office to
determine if eligibility is met. The following is a brief list
of the more popular programs:
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PROGRAM
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MINIMUM CRITERIA
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AFDC(TANF)
Aid for Families with Dependent Children
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Texas Public high school graduates
only. Student must be receiving AFDC benefits during
senior year of high school.
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Certified Educational Aides
Exemption
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Employed as a certified teachers
aide for 1 year in a public school.
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Early High School Graduation
Scholarship
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Completion of grades 9-12 in no
more than 36 contiguous months in a Texas public school.
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Fifth-Year Accounting
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At least 120 hours’ college work
and plan to take Texas CPA exam.
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Hazlewood Act
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Texas veterans who have exhausted
their eligibility for educational benefits under the G.I. Bill
and are not eligible for Title IV grants.
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Texas Rehabilitation Commission
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Texas students having certain
disabling conditions, provided their vocational objectives
have been approved by a TRC counselor.
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Veterans Education Benefits
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Veterans enrolling as students.
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For additional
exemption/waiver programs contact the Financial Aid Office at
the school you plan to attend.
Questions (e-mail to
a financial aid representative)
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