Tuition Exemptions/Waivers
Tuition Exemptions:
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.
For more information about exemptions and waivers, visit collegeforalltexans.com
Process for Students:
Proof of Qualification must be submitted prior to the first semester of use and can
be submitted via fax, email, or in person at the Student Accounting Office S320.
- Contact Name: Stephanie Porter
- Phone: 713-221-8139
- Fax: 713-223-7437
- Email: 3rdpartycontracts@uhd.edu
Deadlines for Students:
Student accounting reserves the right not to accept Exemptions after the Official Day of Record for the term the exemption is being utilized for.
| Semester/Session | Deadline to Utilize Exemption/Waiver for Semester |
|---|---|
| Summer 2024 Mini Term | May 13, 2024 |
| Summer 2024 Six Week - First | May 16, 2024 |
| Summer 2024 Five Week - First | June 6, 2024 |
| Summer 2024 Regular Session | June 6, 2024 |
| Summer 2024 Six Week - Second | June 27, 2024 |
| Summer 2024 Five Week - Second | July 11, 2024 |
| Fall 2024 Regular Session | September 9, 2024 |
| Fall 2024 Eight Week - First | September 9, 2024 |
| Fall 2024 Eight Week Second | October 10, 2024 |
*Payment for fees not covered by exemption/waiver or alternate payment arrangements must be submitted by the Payment Deadline to secure enrollment.
Listed below are the exemption programs available to Texas residents.
Exemptions Offered by UHD
- Adopted Students Formerly under the Conservatorship of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS)
- Blind/Deaf Student Exemption Program
- Children of Disabled or Deceased Firemen, Peace Officers, Game Wardens, and Employees of Correctional Institutions
- Combat Exemption for Children of Military Service Members
- Exemption for Highest Ranking High School Graduate
- Exemption for Peace Officers Disabled in the Line of Duty
- Exemption for Peace Officers Enrolled in Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice Courses
- Exemption for Students Enrolled in Courses for Dual High School and College-Level Credit
- Exemption for the Surviving Spouse and Minor Children of Certain Deceased Public Servants (Employees)
- Exemption Program for Clinical Preceptors and Their Children
- Firefighters Taking Fire Science Courses (not applicable to BAAS-AA-Applied Public Administration – Fire and Police Track program)
- Good Neighbor Scholarship Program
- Military: Children of U.S. Military who are Missing in Action or Prisoners of War (MIA/POWs)
- Military: Orphans of Texas Members of the U.S. Armed Forces or National Guard
- Tuition Exemption for Current or Former Foster Care Students under the Conservatorship of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS)
Optional Exemptions: Not Currently Offered at UHD
- Educational Aide Exemption
- Exemption Program for Children of Professional Nursing Program Faculty and Staff
- Senior Citizen, 55 or Older, Tuition Reduction Program
- Senior Citizen, 65 or Older, Free Tuition for 6 Credit Hours
- Senior Citizen, 65 or Older, Free Tuition for Auditing Classes