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
• Member must be a former military/service member who retired or was honorably discharged
• Member/child/spouse must enroll in Texas public institution before first anniversary of member’s separation
• Member must have documentation on file with military/service branch stating Texas is permanent residence and legal
residence for tax purposes (documentation must be at least one year old)
• Must have registered to vote in Texas for at least one year preceding start of first semester
• Must satisfy one of the following:
o Owns real property in Texas for at least one year prior to start of semester (cannot be delinquent in tax payments)
o Has an automobile registered in Texas for at least one year prior to start of semester
o Must have executed a will which states the member is a resident of the state of Texas (will cannot be revoked and
must be registered with the county clerk of the member’s residence)
AWARD AMOUNT
• Waiver of nonresident tuition.
INSTRUCTIONS
• Complete and return this form to the Admissions Office.
• Students must provide proof of honorable discharge/retirement/separation from service. Must provide all applicable
documentation listed above in “Eligibility Requirements.” All items 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 am seeking a waiver of non-resident tuition and applicable fees under Texas Education Code 54.241(i) –
Military Personnel and Dependents. I am eligible under the conditions in Texas Education Code 54.241(i) to
receive this award and certify all the information provided on this form is accurate and true.
___________________________________________ __________________________________
Student’s Signature Date
___________________________________________ __________________________________
Director of Admissions/Registrar Date
Waiver for Honorably Discharged, Separated, or
Retired Veterans who Move to Texas
Admissions Office Use Only
Date Entered: __________________
By: ___________________________
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