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
• Student must be a Texas resident.
• Student must be under 21 years old (or, if receiving the majority of his/her support from a parent, under 25 years old).
• Students must meet GPA limit Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements in accordance with Galveston
College Financial Aid policy to be eligible for this award. All official transcripts must be on file before eligibility can
be determined. 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.
AWARD AMOUNT
• Tuition and some fees for credit or fundable Continuing Education courses.
INSTRUCTIONS
• Complete and return this form to the Admissions Office.
• Students must provide a letter from the US Department of Defense noting parent was a resident of Texas and
declared as Missing in Action or a Prisoner of War. The 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 54.343 – Children of
Prisoners of War or Persons Missing in Action. 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 54.343 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 Children of Military Personnel
Missing in Action or a Prisoner of War
Admissions Office Use Only
Date Entered: __________________
By: ___________________________
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