Tuition and Fees Exemptions and Waiver Information
The University of Houston extends to students any waivers and exemptions for which they qualify. The university reserves the right to evaluate each individual waiver and exemption for compliance with existing regulations and will base any decision on the merit of such review.
Effective fall 2014, all Texas public institutions of higher education will be required to comply with new legislation passed by the Texas Legislature. Section 54.2001. Continued Receipt of Exemptions or Waivers has been added to the Texas Education Code. In order to continue receiving certain waivers and exemptions, graduate and undergraduate students must now meet the University's grade point average requirement for making satisfactory academic progress toward a degree or certificate, in accordance with the institution's policy regarding eligibility for financial aid. In addition, hours considered excessive under Texas Education Code, Section 54.014 Tuition for Repeated or Excessive Hours, may not be eligible for exemption.
If your waiver has been denied for failure to meet SAP requirements and you wish to have your case reviewed, please visit the following links for our Appeal Process and Appeal Form.
Waiver Request Deadlines
All students seeking waivers must submit any applications accompanied by supporting documentation no later than the Official Census Date of the semester/term in which they are currently enrolled. This is generally the 12th class day of a regular semester/term and the 4th class day of a shorter term/session. Waivers will not be granted for prior semesters/terms.
Submission of Documentation
The submission of documentation varies depending on the waiver or exemption please the noted "How to Apply".
By Email: Please see the email link in the descriptions below.
In Person: Student Business Services
Welcome Center
4434 University Drive, Room 114
Houston, TX 77204-6033
The following represent the most common waivers available to students as fully described in chapter 54 of the Texas Education Code: http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/ED/htm/ED.54.htm
Texas Education Code: 54.357
Eligibilty Requirements:
- Adopted who was in the care or conservatorship of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). Agreement under subchapter D, chapter 162, Texas Family Code.
- No age limit to enroll
SAP Exempt: Yes
What is Exempted: Tuition and Mandatory Fees excludes optional fees
Documents To Submit: DFPS State of Texas Tuition Waiver
Email to :waivers@uh.edu
Texas Education Code: 54.364
Eligibilty Requirements:
- Texas Resident
SAP Exempt: No
What is Exempted: Tuition and Mandatory fees exclude optional fees
Documents To Submit
- Blind Student - Certification from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) OR Deaf Student - HHSC Certificate of Deafness Waiver Plus
- Sec. 54.364 (b) #2 & #4
- written statement of purpose
- a letter of recommendation
Email to: waivers@uh.edu
Texas Education Code: 54.356
Eligibilty Requirements:
- Texas Resident
- Undergraduate
SAP Exempt: No
What is Exempted: May receive $500 for up to 10 semesters or until the student receives bachelor's degree. Summer terms of less than nine weeks count as 1/2 a regular semester.
Documents To Submit:
- Application for Clinical Preceptors and their Children
- Preceptor Agreement and Credentials & Proof of Dependency
Email to: waivers@uh.edu
Texas Education Code: 54.222
Eligibilty Requirements:
- Texas Resident
- Meet program requirements
SAP Exempt: No
What is Exempted: May receive $500
Documents To Submit:
- Application for Clinical Preceptors and their Children
- Program for Clinical Preceptors and their Children & Preceptor Agreement and Credentials
Email to: waivers@uh.edu
Texas Education Code: 54.355
Eligibilty Requirements:
- Texas Resident
- Not granted baccalaureate degree
- Child who is 25 years of age or younger
- Faculty or staff member must be a registered nurse & under contract at the School of Nursing & Enrolled at the same institution parent is employed/contracted
SAP Exempt: No
What is Exempted:Tution Only
Documents To Submit:
- Application Exemption Program for Children of Professional Nurse Faculty and Staff
- Parent’s employment letter + Proof of Dependency
Email to: waivers@uh.edu
Texas Education Code: 54.351
Eligibilty Requirements:
- Texas Resident
-
Student under 25 years of age
- Undergraduate
- Full-Time Enrollment
SAP Exempt: No
What is Exempted:
- Tuition & Mandatory Fees
- Books
Documents To Submit:
- Certificate with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board & Proof of Dependency
Email to: waivers@uh.edu
Texas Education Code: 54.354
Eligibilty Requirements:
- Surviving spouse or child of public employee who died in the performance of his/her duty on or after September 1, 2000
- Enrolled full-time as undergraduate student
SAP Exempt: No
What is Exempted:
- Tuition and fees
- Housing
- Books
Documents To Submit:
- THECB approval letter
Email to: waivers@uh.edu
Texas Education Code: 54.341
Eligibilty Requirements:
- Texas Resident
- Who qualifies and additional requirements click here.
SAP Exempt: No
What is Exempted: Tuition and Required Fees( Student Services Fee and included)
How to Apply: hazelwood@uh.edu
Texas Education Code: 54.301
Eligibilty Requirements:
- Texas Resident
- Highest Rank of their high school from an accredited high school in the state of Texas*
SAP Exempt: No
What is Exempted: Tuition Only - both semesters of the first regular school year immediately following the student's high school graduation (Fall & Spring)
Documents To Submit:
- Highest Ranking Graduate Tuition Waiver provided by School or District
Email to: waivers@uh.edu
Texas Education Code: 54.366
Eligibilty Requirements:
- Texas Resident
- Highest Rank of their high school from an accredited high school in the state of Texas*
SAP Exempt: No
What is Exempted: Tuition & Mandatory Fees exclude optional fees
Documents To Submit:
- State of Texas Tuition Waiver from Texas Department of Family & Protective Services
Email to: waivers@uh.edu