Exemptions And Waivers

Student Business Services processes the Exemptions and Waivers for Texas Tech University.

Please note that 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.

Texas Education Code section 54.2001 requires that in order for a student to receive exemptions and waivers, the student must meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements for grade point average and not be considered enrolled in excessive hours. The Appeals Process is outlined at the bottom of this page.

Texas Education Code section 54.2002 requires that a student be enrolled in state-funded courses in order to receive exemptions and waivers. Non-resident students residing out of state and enrolled in only online courses may not be eligible for exemptions or waivers.

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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. 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)

For more information about exemptions and waivers, visit collegeforalltexans.com
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Waivers

Waivers are a type of financial assistance allowing some non-residents students to attend a public college or university in Texas and pay a reduced non-resident rate. Exemptions and waivers must be turned in to Student Business Services by the 12th class day in Fall/Spring and the 4th class day in Summer terms. (OP.62.13)

For more information about exemptions and waivers, visit collegeforalltexans.com
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Appeals Process

For students that have not met the eligibility requirements of their exemptions or waivers, there are certain hardship provisions taken into consideration by the University.
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