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Waivers to Pay Resident Tuition

Students classified as non-residents may qualify to pay resident tuition based on one of the following waiver programs.  The individual remains classified as a non-resident, but a waiver of non-resident tuition is given for each semester of eligibility.

  • The student or student’s non-resident spouse or parent is a member of the Armed Forces or a commissioned officer of the Public Health Service and is stationed in Texas, or the student is a veteran. More information can be found at the HSC Veterans Resource Center website. Students should contact the HSC Veterans and Military Advisor at vrc@ttuhsc.edu prior to registration.
  • The non-resident student or student’s non-resident spouse or parent has been transferred to Texas by an Economic Development and Diversification program established as part of the state’s Economic Development and Diversification program. 
  • The student is a New Mexico resident who resides in a county bordering Texas. New Mexico bordering counties: Otero, Dona Ana, Eddy, Curry, Lea Quay, Union, Roosevelt
  • The student is a Oklahoma resident who resides in a county bordering Texas. Oklahoma bordering counties: Beaver, Beckham, Bryan, Choctaw, Cimarron, Cotton, Ellis, Harmon, Jackson, Jefferson, Love, Marshall, McCurtain, Roger Miller, and Texas Tillman.

For a complete Residency Information, visit the College for All Texans Residency Information page.

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