Waiver for Nonresidents Enrolled in Texas Public Universities Within 100 Miles of the Texas Border

Award Amount
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Number of Awards & Eligibility: The number of awards offered varies annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must attend one of the following Texas public universities: Midwestern State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Galveston, and West Texas A&M University.
  3. Must be a resident of a state other than Texas.
  4. Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
  5. Must be a high school senior or currently enrolled college student.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This award is available for non-residents of Texas who are enrolled in one of the following public universities in Texas: Midwestern State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Galveston, or West Texas A&M University.

Application requirements for the Waiver for Nonresidents Enrolled in Texas Public Universities Within 100 Miles of the Texas Border are:

  • Proof of Eligibility
Additional Information: The purpose of this program is to provide a reduced tuition rate for individuals who are residents of states other than Texas who enroll in certain public universities in Texas.

Award Amount: The award is in the form of a tuition waiver that allows eligible students to pay a reduced tuition rate tuition cost. The award amount varies from institution to institution. Eligible students are allowed to pay a lowered non-resident tuition rate which must be at least $30 more per hour more than the resident rate.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $5,715.

About Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board:
Contact Information: Jane Caldwell, Director, Grants and Special Programs
Address: 1200 E. Anderson Lane P.O. Box 12788 Austin, Texas 78752

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