General Information 2005-2006 | Registration, Fees, and Deposits


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General Information | 2005-2006

Fee Exemptions

Fee exemptions are issued only for the period in which a student is currently enrolled; therefore, applications must be submitted no later than the date of Commencement at the end of the spring semester or the official graduation date at the end of the summer session or fall semester. The following exemptions are available.

Accredited School Scholarship
Who is eligible	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
Who is eligible	A blind disabled person, or a person whose sense of hearing is nonfunctional. The student must be a Texas resident.
Fees exempted	Tuition, required fees, general property deposit
Where to apply	Blind: The University of Texas at Austin Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, Division of Blind Services P O Box 7639 Austin TX 78713-7639 Deaf: Texas Rehabilitation Commission 5811 Berkman Dr Ste 105 Austin TX 78723-2665

Children of disabled Texas firefighters and peace officers
Who is eligible	Children under 21 years of age of disabled full-paid or volunteer firefighters, full-paid municipal, county, or state peace officers, custodians of the Department of Corrections, or game wardens
Fees exempted	Tuition, required fees
Where to apply	Attn: Student Services Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board P O Box 12788 Austin TX 78711-2788

Children of prisoners of war or persons missing in action
Who is eligible	Dependent person under 25 years of age who receives majority of support from parent. Parent must be 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	The University of Texas at Austin Student Accounts Receivable Special Billing P O Box 7398 Austin TX 78713-7398

Children of Texas veterans
Who is eligible	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), the Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990, to September 1, 1997), or the national emergency by reason of certain terrorist attacks that began on September 11, 2001; and children of members of the Texas National Guard killed since January 1, 1946, while on active duty. Student must have resided in the state at least twelve months immediately preceding date of registration, must be ineligible for federal education benefits, and 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	The University of Texas at Austin Office of the Registrar P O Box 7216 Austin TX 78713-7216

Firefighters enrolled in fire science courses
Who is eligible	Student enrolled in course offered as part of fire science curriculum
Fees exempted	Tuition, laboratory fees
Where to apply	The University of Texas at Austin Student Accounts Receivable Special Billing P O Box 7398 Austin TX 78713-7398

Foster and adopted children
Who is eligible	A student who was 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 student's eighteenth birthday; the day of the student's fourteenth birthday, if the student was also eligible for adoption on or after that day; or the day the student graduated from high school or received the equivalent of a high school diploma. The student must enroll as an undergraduate not later than the third anniversary of the date the student was discharged from the foster or other residential care, the date the student graduated from high school, or the date the student received the equivalent of a high school diploma, whichever date is earliest; or the student's twenty-first birthday. A student who was adopted and was the subject of an adoption assistance agreement under subchapter D, chapter 162, Texas Family Code
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

Senior citizens
Who is eligible	Those age 65 or older. Applicant must submit copy of birth certificate.
Fees exempted	Tuition up to six credit hours
Where to apply	The University of Texas at Austin Student Accounts Receivable Special Billing P O Box 7398 Austin TX 78713-7398

Surviving spouse and dependent children of certain deceased public servants (employees)
Who is eligible	Surviving spouse and dependent children whose parent or spouse was killed in the line of duty while employed in certain public service positions
Fees exempted	Tuition, required fees, room and board; textbook stipend
Where to apply	The University of Texas at Austin Student Accounts Receivable Special Billing P O Box 7398 Austin TX 78713-7398

Texas ex-servicemembers
Who is eligible	The applicant must Have resided in Texas for twelve months prior to registration Be a bona fide legal resident of Texas at the time he or she entered service Have 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), the Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990, to September 1, 1997), or the national emergency by reason of certain terrorist attacks that began on September 11, 2001 Have been honorably discharged Be ineligible for federal education benefits Have served more than 180 days active duty, excluding training 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, general property deposit, and field trip fees
Where to apply	The University of Texas at Austin Office of the Registrar P O Box 7216 Austin TX 78713-7216


Required fees include the aquatics complex fee, 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, and the Texas Union fee.

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Fee Waivers

A waiver allows for a portion of a student's tuition and/or required fees not to be paid. The student is 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 the date of Commencement 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
Who is eligible	Nonresident or international students receiving competitive scholarships for at least $1,000. Recipients must have competed with other students, including Texas residents, for the award, which must be administered by a school-recognized scholarship committee.
Fees waived	Nonresident portion of tuition. The student is responsible for payment of resident tuition. Waivers are granted to a limited number of students.
Where to apply	Student's department (undergraduate or graduate student service office)

Economic diversification
Who is eligible	Nonresident and domiciled international students whose families transferred to Texas as part of the state's Economic Development and Diversification Plan
Fees waived	Nonresident portion of tuition. The student is responsible for payment of resident tuition.
Where to apply	The University of Texas at Austin Office of Admissions / GIAC P O Box 7608 Austin TX 78713-7608 http://www.collegefortexans.com/paying/finaidtypes.cfm

Faculty members, teaching assistants, and research assistants
Who is eligible	Employee, or employee's dependent. The employee must have a qualifying job title for at least twenty hours per week and must be appointed monthly. The beginning employment date must be on or before the twelfth class day (fourth class day for a summer term). If the dependent is the spouse of the employee, a marriage license must be on file with Special Billing, Student Accounts Receivable, Main Building 4.
Fees waived	Nonresident portion of tuition. The student is 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 when they apply for admission.

Good Neighbor Scholarship
Who is eligible	Native-born citizens and residents from nations of the Western Hemisphere other than the United States. Applicant must furnish certified evidence of native-born citizenship and scholastic qualifications.
Fees waived	Tuition
Where to apply	The University of Texas at Austin International Office P O Drawer A Austin TX 78713-7206

International students who hold visas allowing for domicile in the United States
Who is eligible	International students establishing domicile in Texas and meeting residency requirements
Fees waived	Nonresident portion of tuition. The student is responsible for payment of resident tuition.
Where to apply	The University of Texas at Austin Office of Admissions / GIAC P O Box 7608 Austin TX 78713-7608 http://www.utexas.edu/student/admissions/residency/

Mexican nationals
Who is eligible	A limited number of students from Mexico who have financial need
Fees waived	Nonresident portion of tuition. The student is responsible for payment of resident tuition.
Where to apply	The University of Texas at Austin International Office P O Drawer A Austin TX 78713-7206 http://www.utexas.edu/international/

Military personnel stationed in Texas
Who is eligible	Active-duty military personnel stationed in Texas, their spouses, and their children
Fees waived	Nonresident portion of tuition. The student is responsible for payment of resident tuition.
Where to apply	The University of Texas at Austin Office of Admissions / GIAC P O Box 7608 Austin TX 78713-7608 http://www.utexas.edu/student/admissions/residency/

Nonresidents enrolled in the Texas Guaranteed Tuition Plan
Who is eligible	Nonresident students whose tuition and fees are paid by the Texas Guaranteed Tuition Plan
Fees waived	Nonresident portion of tuition. The student is responsible for payment of resident tuition.
Where to apply	The University of Texas at Austin Student Accounts Receivable Special Billing P O Box 7398 Austin TX 78713-7398

Staff Educational Benefit
Who is eligible	Active employees appointed as full-time for at least twelve continuous months as of the first class day. Requirements are given at http://www.utexas.edu/hr/staff/edben.html.
Fees waived	Flat rate tuition for the college in which the employee is enrolled for one eligible course or more than one course not to exceed three credit hours
Where to apply	The University of Texas at Austin Student Accounts Receivable Special Billing P O Box 7398 Austin TX 78713-7398 http://www.utexas.edu/hr/staff/edben.html


Required fees include the aquatics complex fee, 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, and the Texas Union fee.

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Third-Party Billing

Agencies outside the University may set up third-party billing arrangements that pay all or part of a student's tuition and fees. The student is responsible for any amount not covered by the third party. Arrangements must be made in advance with the Special Billing Office, Main Building 4.

Early High School Graduation Scholarship
Who is eligible	Students who completed the recommended or advanced high school program in less than the normal time and meet additional eligibility requirements. More information is available from high school counselors and at http://www.collegefortexans.com/.
Costs covered	Tuition and required fees up to $3,000
Where to apply	Attn: Student Services Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board P O Box 12788 Austin TX 78711-2788

Educational aides
Who is eligible	School employees who have recently worked as educational aides and are enrolled in courses required for teacher certification
Costs covered	Resident tuition and required fees except lab, supplementary, and incidental fees
Where to apply	The University of Texas at Austin Student Financial Services Special Billing P O Box 7758 Austin TX 78713-7758

TANF students
Who is eligible	The student must be a Texas-resident Texas high school graduate enrolling in college within twenty-four months of high school graduation. He or she must be less than twenty-two years old at the time of enrollment and must have received financial assistance under Chapter 31, Human Resources Code (TANF), for not less than six months during the last year of high school.
Costs covered	Tuition and required fees for one year
Where to apply	Texas Department of Human Services. The student should contact the local office.

Texas Guaranteed Tuition Plan
Who is eligible	Students enrolled in the Texas Guaranteed Tuition Plan. Plan enrollment, requirements, and payments determined and maintained by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
Costs covered	Resident tuition and required fees. The student is responsible for program, service, and course related fees.
Where to apply	The University of Texas at Austin Student Accounts Receivable Special Billing P O Box 7398 Austin TX 78713-7398


Required fees include the aquatics complex fee, 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, and the Texas Union fee.

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