It is the policy of Galveston College to provide equal opportunities without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Students must be certified as blind or deaf by the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS).
Student must be a Texas resident.
Students must be taking credit courses or fundable Continuing Education courses.
Student must have declared a program of study at Galveston College.
Students must meet GPA limit Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements in accordance with Galveston
College Financial Aid policy to be eligible for this award. Students may appeal if denied this award due to SAP
requirements see Financial Aid for details.
Students may not take a number of hours considered excessive under Texas Education Code 54.014. All official
transcripts must be on file before eligibility can be determined.
AWARD AMOUNT
Tuition and some fees for credit or fundable Continuing Education courses.
INSTRUCTIONS
Complete and return this form to the Admissions Office.
Student must verify Texas residency with the Admissions Office.
Students must obtain an eligibility letter from the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services. The
eligibility letter must
accompany this form.
Student ID Number: __________________________ Date of Birth: ______________________________
Last Name: ______________________________ First Name: ___________________________ MI: _____
Address: _______________________________________________________________________________
Street/PO Box City State Zip
Phone: ____________________________ Email: _____________________________________________
I have a Bachelor or higher-level degree
I have attended a Texas private or an out-of-state institution
I am seeking an exemption of tuition and applicable fees under Texas Education Code 54.364Blind, Deaf
Students. I understand that I must make Satisfactory Academic Progress, as defined by Galveston College
Financial Aid policy, to continue to receive this award. I am eligible under the conditions in Texas Education
Code 54.364 to receive this award and certify all the information provided on this form is accurate and true.
___________________________________________ __________________________________
Student’s Signature Date
***STAFF USE ONLY***
All transcripts on file
Student is eligible for exemption/waiver
Student is not eligible for exemption/waiver due to:
GPA
Excessive Hours under TEC 54.367
___________________________________________ __________________________________
Director of Admissions/Registrar Date
Exemption for Blind/Deaf Students
Admissions Office Use Only
Date Entered: __________________
By: ___________________________
Code: WDEAF
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