Waivers and Exemptions

What are Waivers and Exemptions?

Waivers allow certain nonresident students to pay the Texas resident tuition rate.

Exemptions are a type of financial assistance allowing some Texas residents to attend a public college or university in Texas without paying tuition or, in some cases, tuition and fees.

NOTE: Exemptions are not considered payment under state payment guidelines. A student who does not yet have the exemption applied to their account may still be subject to cancellation if they fail to meet the state payment requirements.

Submission of waivers and exemptions must be requested during the term in which the student is registered. Such requests must be made prior to the 12th class day in Fall and Spring semester and the 4th class day in Summer sessions. Requests for retroactive refunds cannot be honored.

Waivers

Competitive Scholarships UNTD Requirement: Financial Aid and Scholarships Office must receive completed form from the academic department.

Economic & Development Diversification UNTD Requirement: SBS must receive certification of the eligibility of the business and a letter of intent to establish residency.

Faculty and their Dependents UNTD Requirement: SBS must receive completed waiver from the employing department.
Military Residency UNTD Requirement: SBS must receive notification from UNTD Registrar Office of eligible students.
Research Assistants and Teaching Assistants UNTD Requirement: SBS must receive completed waiver from the employing department.
Texas Tomorrow Fund/Texas Guaranteed Tuition Plan UNTD Requirement: Students using TTF/TGTP funds will be billed the in-state tuition rate. SBS must receive a copy of Texas Tomorrow Fund/Texas Guaranteed Tuition Plan card.

Exemptions

Adopted Students formerly in Foster Care UNTD Requirement: SBS must receive certificate of eligibility issued by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Email documentation to student-sponsoredbilling@untdallas.edu

Blind/Deaf Student Exemption Program UNTD Requirement: SBS must receive certification letter from Texas Health and Human Services for qualified student. Email documentation to student-sponsoredbilling@untdallas.edu

Children of Disabled or Deceased Firefighters & Law Enforcement Officers UNTD Requirement: SBS must receive certificate of eligibility from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. This exemption includes Peace Officers, Game Wardens and Employees of Correctional Institutions. Email documentation to student-sponsoredbilling@untdallas.edu

Children under Conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services UNTD Requirement: SBS must receive certificate of eligibility issued by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Email documentation to student-sponsoredbilling@untdallas.edu

Firefighter UNTD Requirement: SBS must receive a completed application eForm and letter of eligibility from employer or volunteer fire department.

Hazlewood for Veterans, Spouse/Child, Legacy Act UNTD Requirement: Student must apply and provide documentation to the SBS Office of their eligibility. More information regarding the Hazlewood Act can be found here.

Highest Ranking High School Graduate UNTD Requirement: Student must provide SBS a copy of their Highest Ranking High School Graduate Certificate from an accredited Texas high school. Email documentation to student-sponsoredbilling@untdallas.edu

Military: Children of U.S. Military who are Missing in Action or Prisoners of War (MIA/POWs) UNTD Requirement: Student must provide documentation from the Department of Defense classifying the Service member as missing in action or a prisoner of war to the SBS Office.

Peace Officer UNTD Requirement: SBS must receive a completed application eForm and letter of eligibility from employer.

Senior Citizen UNTD Requirement: SBS must receive a completed application eForm and age verification from student.

Surviving Spouse and Minor Children of Certain Deceased Public Servants UNTD Requirement: SBS must receive letter from employer of the deceased public servant certifying eligibility.