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EXEMPTION FROM FEES

Fee exemptions are issued only for the period in which a student is currently enrolled; therefore, applications must be submitted no later than commencement day at the end of the spring semester or the official graduation date at the end of the summer session or fall semester. Detailed information about fee exemptions is in the table that begins below.

Accredited School Scholarship
Eligibility	Highest ranking graduate of an accredited Texas high school
Fees Exempted	Tuition during first two semesters (long session) following graduation
Where to Apply	Obtain certification from high school and present to Student Accounts Receivable, Main Building 4
Blind and deaf students
Eligibility	A blind disabled person, or a person whose sense of hearing is nonfunctional Texas resident
Fees Exempted	Tuition Required fees General property deposit
Where to Apply	Blind: Texas Commission for the Blind Flawn Academic Center 7 The University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas 78712 Deaf: Texas Rehabilitation Commission Flawn Academic Center 4 The University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas 78712
Children of disabled Texas firefighters and peace officers
Eligibility	Children under 21 years of age of disabled full-paid or volunteer firefighters, full-paid municipal, county, or state peace officers, or custodians of the Department of Corrections, or game wardens
Fees Exempted	Tuition Required fees
Where to Apply	Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Attn: Student Services 7745 Chevy Chase Drive Austin, Texas 78752
Children of prisoners of war or persons missing in action
Eligibility	Dependent person under 25 years of age who receives majority of support from parent Parent classified by Department of Defense as a Prisoner of War or Missing in Action at time of registration
Fees Exempted	Tuition Required fees
Where to Apply	Student Accounts Receivable Special Tuition Billing P O Box 7398 Austin, Texas 78713-7398
Children of Texas veterans
Eligibility	Children of members of the armed forces who were killed in action or whose death is documented to be directly caused by illness or injury related to service in the armed forces in World War II, the Korean Conflict, the Cold War (February 1, 1955, to present), the Vietnam era (December 21, 1961, to May 7, 1975), the Grenada and Lebanon era (August 24, 1982, to July 31, 1984), or the Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990, to present), and children of members of the Texas National Guard killed since January 1, 1946, while on active duty Must have resided in the state at least 12 months immediately preceding date of registration Not eligible for federal education benefits Must not be in default on a federal or state loan granted or guaranteed for educational purposes
Fees Exempted	Tuition Required fees (except student services fee and general property deposit)
Where to Apply	Office of the Registrar Main Building 1 The University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas 78712-1157
Firefighters enrolled in fire science courses
Eligibility	Enrolled in course offered as a part of fire science curriculum
Fees Exempted	Tuition Laboratory fees
Where to Apply	Student Accounts Receivable Special Tuition Billing P O Box 7398 Austin, Texas 78713-7398
Foster children
Eligibility	Individuals who were in foster care or other residential care under the conservatorship of the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services on or after the day preceding the individual's eighteenth birthday
Fees Exempted	Tuition Required fees
Where to Apply	Obtain documents from the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services and present to Student Accounts Receivable, Main Building 4
General fee
Eligibility	Students for whom payment of fee causes undue economic hardship -- number of exemptions limited to 5 percent of total enrollment
Fees Exempted	General fee
Where to Apply	Office of Student Financial Services P O Box 7758 Austin, Texas 78713
Good Neighbor Scholarship
Eligibility	Native-born citizens and residents from nations of the Western Hemisphere other than the United States Furnish certified evidence of native-born citizenship and scholastic qualifications
Fees Exempted	Tuition
Where to Apply	International Office University of Texas at Austin 105 West Dean Keeton Austin, Texas 78705
Senior citizens
Eligibility	Age 65 or older Copy of birth certificate
Fees Exempted	Tuition up to six credit hours
Where to Apply	Student Accounts Receivable Special Tuition Billing P O Box 7398 Austin, Texas 78713-7398
Texas ex-servicemen
Eligibility	Resided in Texas for 12 months prior to registration A bona fide legal resident of Texas at time entered service Served in armed forces in World War II, the Korean Conflict, the Cold War (February 1, 1955, to present), the Vietnam era (December 21, 1961, to May 7, 1975), the Grenada and Lebanon era (August 24, 1982, to July 31, 1984), or the Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990, to present) Honorably discharged Not eligible for federal education benefits Served at least 180 days active duty, excluding training Not in default on a federal or state loan granted or guaranteed for educational purposes
Fees Exempted	Tuition Required fees (except student services fee and general property deposit)
Where to Apply	Office of the Registrar Main Building 1 The University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas 78712-1157
Required fees include the Gregory gymnasium renovation fee, the health services building fee, incidental fees, the information technology fee, the international education fee, laboratory fees, the library fee, the medical services fee, the recreational sports fee, the registration fee, the student services fee, the student services building fee, supplementary fees, the Undergraduate Writing Center fee (undergraduates only), and the Texas Union fee.

WAIVERS

Waivers indicate that a portion of the tuition and/or required fees does not have to be paid. A student will still be responsible for payment of the remaining tuition and/or required fees not covered by the waiver. Waivers are issued only for the period in which a student is currently enrolled; therefore, applications must be submitted no later than commencement day at the end of the spring semester, or the official graduation date at the end of the summer session or fall semester.

Competitive scholarship recipients
Eligibility	Non-resident or international students receiving competitive scholarships for at least $1,000 Competed with other students, including Texas residents, for the award Scholarship administered by a school-recognized scholarship committee
Waived	Non-resident portion of tuition (Student responsible for payment of resident tuition)
Where to apply	Student's department (undergraduate or graduate student service office)
Economic diversification
Eligibility	Non-resident and domiciled international students whose families transferred to Texas as part of the state's Economic Development plan
Waived	Non-resident portion of tuition (Student responsible for payment of resident tuition)
Where to apply	University of Texas at Austin Residency Office 2608 Whitis Austin, TX 78705 www.utexas.edu/student/giac/residency.html
Faculty, teaching, or research assistants
Eligibility	Employee, or employee's dependent Employee must have a qualifying job title for at least 20 hours per week, and be appointed monthly. The beginning employment date must be on or before the 12th class day (4th class day for a summer term). If the dependent is a spouse of the employee, a marriage license must be on file with Special Billing, Student Accounts Receivable, Main Building 4.
Waived	Non-resident portion of tuition (Student responsible for payment of resident tuition)
Where to apply	Enrolled students apply directly to the hiring department. Graduate School applicants may indicate interest in a teaching or research assistantship on the admission application.
Mexican nationals
Eligibility	Given to limited number of students from Mexico who have financial need
Waived	Non-resident portion of tuition (Student responsible for payment of resident tuition)
Where to apply	University of Texas at Austin International Office 105 West Dean Keeton Austin, TX 78705 www.utexas.edu/international/
Military stationed in Texas
Eligibility	Military personnel stationed in Texas, their spouses, and their children
Waived	Non-resident portion of tuition (Student responsible for payment of resident tuition)
Where to apply	University of Texas at Austin Residency Office 2608 Whitis Austin, TX 78705 www.utexas.edu/student/giac/residency.html
Non-residents enrolled in Texas Tomorrow Prepaid Tuition Plan
Eligibility	Non-resident students whose tuition and fees are paid by the Texas Tomorrow Fund (Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Program)
Waived	Non-resident portion of tuition (Texas Tomorrow Prepaid Tuition Plan will pay resident tuition and required fees.)
Where to apply	Student Accounts Receivable Attn: Special Billing P O Box 7398 Austin, TX 78713
Required fees include the Gregory gymnasium renovation fee, the health services building fee, incidental fees, the information technology fee, the international education fee, laboratory fees, the library fee, the medical services fee, the recreational sports fee, the registration fee, the student services fee, the student services building fee, supplementary fees, the Undergraduate Writing Center fee (undergraduates only), and the Texas Union fee.

THIRD PARTY BILLING

Agencies outside UT Austin may set up third party billing arrangements which pay any portion of a student's tuition and fees. A student will still be responsible for payment of the remaining tuition and/or fees not covered by the third party. Arrangements must be made in advance with the Special Billing Office, Main Building 4.

AFDC students
Eligibility	Texas high school graduate Texas resident Enrollment in college within 12 months of high school graduation Age less than 22 at the time of enrollment During the last year of high school, receipt of financial assistance under Chapter 31, Human Resources Code (AFDC), for not less than 6 months
Costs covered	Tuition and required fees for one year
Where to apply	Texas Department of Human Services (contact your local office)
Early high school graduation
Eligibility	Completion of high school in no more than 36 continuous months
Costs covered	Tuition up to $1,000
Where to apply	Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Attn: Student Services 7745 Chevy Chase Dr Austin, TX 78752
Education aide
Eligibility	Students currently working towards certification as an Education Aide
Costs covered	Resident tuition and required fees except lab, supplemental and incidental fees
Where to apply	University of Texas at Austin Office of Student Financial Services P O Box 7758 Austin, TX 78713
Texas Tomorrow Fund
Eligibility	Students enrolled in the Texas Tomorrow Fund (Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Program). Plan enrollment, requirements, and payments determined and maintained by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Costs covered	Resident tuition and required fees (Student responsible for program and service related fees and course related fees.)
Where to apply	Student Accounts Receivable Attn: Special Billing P O Box 7398 Austin, TX 78713
Required fees include the Gregory gymnasium renovation fee, the health services building fee, incidental fees, the information technology fee, the international education fee, laboratory fees, the library fee, the medical services fee, the recreational sports fee, the registration fee, the student services fee, the student services building fee, supplementary fees, the Undergraduate Writing Center fee (undergraduates only), and the Texas Union fee.

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Chapter 1 - The University
Chapter 2 - Admission
Chapter 3 - Registration, Fees, and Deposits
Chapter 4 - Academic Policies and Procedures
Chapter 5 - Student Affairs
Chapter 6 - Libraries and Other Academic Resources
Chapter 7 - Ex-Students' Association
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