Exemptions & Waivers
Student Business Services processes the Exemptions and Waivers for Texas Tech University. Click on the links below to see THECB descriptions. TTU requirements are listed under each link. Exemptions and waivers must be turned in to SBS by the 12th class day in Fall/Spring and the 4th class day in summer terms. (OP.62.13)
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Exemptions - (http://www.collegeforalltexans.com/apps/financialaid/tofa.cfm?Kind=E) |
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.
Adopted Students Formerly in Foster or Other Residential CareTTU requirement: Student must provide to SBS a certification letter from the Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS), of eligibility. Exemption name on student account: Adopted Foster Care Exemption
Blind/Deaf Student Exemption ProgramTTU requirement: Receive certification letter from Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services from the qualified student. Exemption name on student account: Blind Exemption, Deaf Exemption
Children of Disabled or Deceased Firemen, Peace Officers, Game Wardens, and Employees of Correctional InstitutionsTTU requirement: Receive the certification from the TX. Higher Education Coordinating Board. Exemption name on student account is: Dep Disabled Fireman Exempt
Combat Exemption for Children of Military Service MembersTTU requirement: This program has been discontinued by the State of Texas. However, Texas Tech will continue to honor the Combat Exemption for students already receiving the exemption. To maintain eligibility for the Combat Exemption, the student must maintain continuous enrollment at TTU and provide proof of the service member’s deployment to a combat zone each semester. No new students will be granted the Combat Exemption unless the State of Texas reactivates the program.
The Combat Exemption covers the student’s tuition only. Fees and other incidental charges such as housing, meal and parking charges are the student’s responsibility to pay by the University’s official payment deadlines each semester.
Qualifying proof of deployment includes military orders, pay records or other official documents that indicate the service member is deployed to a combat zone. Students may also request documentation from the National Personnel Records Center at (314) 801-0800 or by writing:
National Personnel Records Center
Military Personnel Records
9700 Page Ave
St. Louis, MO 63212-5100
This program has been discontinued by the State of Texas.
Educational Aide ExemptionThis program has been discontinued by the State of Texas. However, Texas Tech will continue to honor the Educational Aide Exemption for students already receiving the exemption. To maintain eligibility for the Educational Aide Exemption, the student must maintain continuous enrollment at TTU and provide proof of employment as an educational aide each semester. No new students will be granted the Educational Aide Exemption unless the State of Texas reactivates the program.
The Educational Aide Exemption covers the student’s tuition and mandatory fees only. All other fees and incidental charges such as housing, meal and parking charges are the student’s responsibility to pay by the University’s official payment deadlines each semester.
Exemption for Highest Ranking High School GraduateTTU requirement: Student must provide SBS a copy of their Highest Ranking High School Graduate Certificate from their high school. (Valedictorian Certificate)Name of exemption on student account: Valedictorian Exemption
Exemption for Peace Officers Disabled in the Line of DutyTTU requirement: SBS must receive from the student a certification letter from the student’s prior employer with the date verifying such event that makes the student eligible for exemption. Name of exemption on student account: Disabled Peace Officer
Exemption for Students under Conservatorship of the Dept. of Family and Protective ServicesTTU requirement: Student must provide to SBS a certification letter from the Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS), of eligibility. Name of exemption on student account: Foster Care Exemption
Exemption for the Surviving Spouse and Dependent Children of Certain Deceased Public Servants (Employees)TTU requirement: SBS must receive from the student a certification letter from the deceased parent’s prior employer with the date and parents name verifying such event that makes the student eligible for exemption. Name of exemption on student account: Dep. of Fallen Public Servant
Exemption Program for Clinical Preceptors and Their ChildrenTTU requirement: SBS must receive the Application for an Exemption through the Exemption for Clinical Preceptors and their Children. The application must also include a copy of the written preceptor agreement to be accepted. Name of exemption on student account: Clinical Preceptor Exemption
Exemptions for Texas Veterans (Hazelwood Exemption)TTU requirement: Student must apply and provide documentation to the Office of Military and Veteran Programs of their eligibility. The Office of Military and Veteran Programs will notify SBS to apply the exemption to the student account. Name of exemption on student account: Hazelwood
Military: Exemptions for Texas Veterans (Hazelwood Exemption)TTU requirement: Student must apply and provide documentation to the Office of Military and Veteran Programs of their eligibility. The Office of Military and Veteran Programs will notify SBS to apply the exemption to the student account. Name of exemption on student account: Hazelwood Spouse
Military: Orphans of Texas Members of the U.S. Armed Forces or National GuardTTU requirement: Student must apply and provide documentation to the Office of Military and Veteran Programs of their eligibility. The Registrar’s Office will notify SBS to apply the exemption to the student account. Name of exemption on student account: Hazelwood Dependents
Firefighters Taking Fire Science CoursesTTU requirement: SBS must receive on company letter head, proof of employment as a paid fire fighter from the student. The student must enroll in the courses of a Fire Science Curriculum. Name of exemption on student account: Fire Science MPA Course EX
Senior Citizen, 55 or Older, Tuition Reduction ProgramTTU requirement: Student must notify SBS, once for the duration of their time at TTU, in person or by email regarding their age and wishes to utilize this exemption. Name of exemption on student account: 55 yr old exemption
Senior Citizen, 65 or Older, Free Tuition for 6 Credit HoursTTU requirement: Student must notify SBS, once for the duration of their time at TTU, in person or by email regarding their age and wishes to utilize this exemption. Name of exemption on student account: 65 yr old exemption
TANF Exemption Program (Processed by Third Party Analyst)This program has been discontinued by the State of Texas.
RA/TA/GPTI Tuition and Fee ExemptionPlease see the RA/TA/GPTI Tuition/Fee Assistance page for more information.
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Academic Common Market WaiverTTU requirement: Student Business Services must receive from the student the certification letter from the qualified state’s Coordinating Board or Board of Regents. Name of Waiver on student account: Academic Comon Market
Bordering County WaiverTTU requirement: For this waiver to be applied to your account, you must certify your residence. A website is available at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/afism/AFISMApplicationsv2/bcbs/ to electronically sign your certification documents by signing in with your eRaider. This certification must be processed each Academic term. Without the certification you will not be given the discounted tuition rates. Name of waiver on student account: Bordering County
Bordering States (100 Mile) Waiver (Undergraduate Students Only)TTU requirement: For this waiver to be applied to your account, you must certify your residence. A website is available at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/afism/AFISMApplicationsv2/bcbs/ to electronically sign your certification documents by signing in with your eRaider. This certification must be processed each Academic year term. Without the certification you will not be given the discounted tuition rates. Name of Waiver on student account: Bordering State
Competitive Scholarship WaiverTTU requirement: SBS will run a list of qualified student from the Scholarship database, no action is needed by the student. Name of wavier on student account: Competitive Scholarship
Economic Development and Diversification WaiverTTU requirement: Receive from the student, the certification letter from the company the family is transferring from. This must be on a company letter head. Waiver name on the student account: Economic Development Exemption
Good Neighbor Scholarship ProgramTTU requirement: SBS must be notified by TTU International Affairs of students that have been awarded. Name of waiver on student account: Good Neighbor School Waiver
Mexican Citizens with Financial Need-Border County WaiverTTU requirement:SBS must be notified by TTU International Affairs of students qualify. Name of waiver on the student account: Mexico Student Tuition Assistance
Mexican Citizens with Financial Need-Border Nations WaiverTTU requirement:SBS must be notified by TTU International Affairs of students qualify. Name of waiver on the student account: Mexico Student Tuition Assistance
Military: After Assignment in TexasTTU requirement:Student must submit a completed Certification of Military Personnel and Dependents Who enroll at Texas Tech Form. This must be turned in each academic year. http://www.depts.ttu.edu/afism/AFISMFormRepository/SBS/Miltary%20Personnel%20Certification.pdf Name of waiver on student account: Military Tent
Military: Assigned to Duty in TexasTTU requirement:Student must submit a completed Certification of Military Personnel and Dependents Who enroll at Texas Tech Form. This must be turned in each academic year. http://www.depts.ttu.edu/afism/AFISMFormRepository/SBS/Miltary%20Personnel%20Certification.pdf Name of waiver on student account: Military Tent
Military: Honorably Discharged, Separated or Retired Veterans who Move to TexasTTU requirement:Student must submit a completed Certification of Military Personnel and Dependents Who enroll at Texas Tech Form. This must be turned in each academic year. http://www.depts.ttu.edu/afism/AFISMFormRepository/SBS/Miltary%20Personnel%20Certification.pdf Name of waiver on student account: Military Tent
Military: Member, Spouse or Child who Remains Continuously Enrolled in Higher Education in TexasTTU requirement:Student must submit a completed Certification of Military Personnel and Dependents Who enroll at Texas Tech Form. This must be turned in each academic year. http://www.depts.ttu.edu/afism/AFISMFormRepository/SBS/Miltary%20Personnel%20Certification.pdf Name of waiver on student account: Military Tent
Military: NATO ForcesTTU requirement:Student must submit a completed Certification of Military Personnel and Dependents Who enroll at Texas Tech Form. This must be turned in each academic year. http://www.depts.ttu.edu/afism/AFISMFormRepository/SBS/Miltary%20Personnel%20Certification.pdf Name of waiver on student account: Military Tent
Military:Persons Eligible for Veterans Educational Benefits, Their Spouses and Children who Move to TexasTTU requirement:Student must submit a letter of intent to establish residence in Texas to Student Business Services. A new letter of intent must be submitted each academic year until is able to establish official Texas residency.
Military: Spouse and Dependents Who Previously Lived in TexasTTU requirement:Student must submit a completed Certification of Military Personnel and Dependents Who enroll at Texas Tech Form. This must be turned in each academic year. http://www.depts.ttu.edu/afism/AFISMFormRepository/SBS/Miltary%20Personnel%20Certification.pdf Name of waiver on student account: Military Tent
Military: SurvivorsTTU requirement:Student must submit a completed Certification of Military Personnel and Dependents Who enroll at Texas Tech Form. This must be turned in each academic year. http://www.depts.ttu.edu/afism/AFISMFormRepository/SBS/Miltary%20Personnel%20Certification.pdf Name of waiver on student account: Military Tent
Out-of-State Military: If Family Intent is to Make Texas HomeTTU requirement: Student must submit a completed Certification of Military Personnel and Dependents Who enroll at Texas Tech Form. This must be turned in each academic year. http://www.depts.ttu.edu/afism/AFISMFormRepository/SBS/Miltary%20Personnel%20Certification.pdf Name of waiver on student account: Military Tent
Waiver for College Faculty and their DependentsTTU requirement: Faculty must submit a completed Nonresident/Foreign tuition exemption form to SBS:
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/studentbusinessservices/docs/Faculty%20Non%20Resident%20Exemption3-30-09.pdf
Waiver name on student account: Faculty Waiver
Dependents must submit a completed Faculty Dependent form to SBS:
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/studentbusinessservices/docs/Faculty%20and%20TARAGPTI%20Dependent%20Non%20Resident%20%20Exemption%203-30-09.pdf
Name of waiver on student account: Faculty Dependent Waiver.
TTU requirement: RA/GA/TA/GPTI must submit a completed Nonresident/Foreign tuition exemption form to SBS:
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/studentbusinessservices/docs/Faculty%20Non%20Resident%20Exemption3-30-09.pdf
Waiver name on student account: RA/GA/TA/GPTI Waiver
Dependents must submit a completed RA/GA/TA/GPTI Dependent form to SBS:
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/studentbusinessservices/docs/Faculty%20and%20TARAGPTI%20Dependent%20Non%20Resident%20%20Exemption%203-30-09.pdf
Name of waiver on student account: RA/GA/TA/GPTI Dependent Waiver.
TTU requirement: Student must submit a completed Veteran/Veteran Dependent Military Intent to Establish Residency form prior to the due date each semester.
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/studentbusinessservices/docs/Veteran%20or%20Veteran%20Military%20Intent%20to%20Establish%20Residency.pdf
Waiver name on student account: Military Tent
