The deadline for Waivers, Exemptions and Third Party Contracts is the 12th class day for Fall and Spring semesters and 4th class day for Summer semesters.  Forms submitted after this date may not be applied for the current semester.

Students receiving benefits from a third party (i.e., Texas Tomorrow Fund,  Military, or assistance from their employers) must provide the signed and approved form to the Business Office as payment for tuition and fees prior to the payment deadline.

MSU will invoice the agency directly for the approved amount of tuition and fees. Any remaining balance not covered by the third party agency is the responsibility of the student.

Students must also sign a Release of Information allowing the MSU Business Office to communicate with the third party agency regarding their student account.

Release of Information

 

 

Exemptions and Waivers

Program Name

Statute

Notes

Hazlewood Exemptions

  • Veterans
  • Child/spouse of deceased  or disabled veteran
  • Legacy recipients

TEC 54.341

Veterans and other military personnel and dependents living in Texas receive 100% exemption from payment of tuition, based upon specific criteria 

Children of Disabled Firemen/Peace Officers

TEC 54.351

Children who meet age requirements and are dependents of firefighters and law enforcement officers injured or killed in the line of duty receive 100% exemption of tuition

Firefighters taking Fire Science Courses

TEC 54.353

Students currently employed as firefighters receive 100% exemption of tuition when enrolled in a fire science curriculum

Peace Officer Exemption

TEC 54.3531

Students currently employed as peace officers receive 100% exemption of tuition when enrolled in a criminal justice curriculum

Children of Nurse Faculty

TEC 54.355

Children under the age of 25 whose parent is a nurse educator in Texas higher education receive 100% exemption of tuition

Preceptors and/or their Children

TEC 54.356

Children under the age of 25 whose parent is a nurse overseeing clinicals in Texas higher education receive a $500 exemption of tuition

Deaf or Blind

TEC 54.364

Students presenting proper certification attesting to the fact that they are deaf or blind receive 100% exemption of tuition

Foster Care

TEC 54.366

Students who were under the conservatorship of the

Department of Family and Protective Services on their 18th birthday receive 100% exemption of tuition

Adopted

TEC 54.367

Students who were adopted and formerly in foster or other residential care receive 100% exemption of tuition

Texas Tomorrow Fund Contract

TEC 54.621(c)

Students who are beneficiaries of a prepaid tuition contract receive exemption from payment of any additional tuition amounts for the credits covered under the contract

NATO Members and Families

TEC 54.232

A non-immigrant alien and their dependents residing in Texas in accordance with certain NATO agreements receive in-state tuition regardless of the length of time they have lived in Texas – Please contact Admissions

Military (and dependents) in Texas

TEC 54.241

An active officer, enlisted person, selectee, or draftee of the U.S. armed forces and their dependents living in Texas on assignment receive in-state tuition regardless of the length of time they have lived in Texas

Dependents of Deceased Public Servants

TEC 54.354

Children and surviving spouses of certain deceased firefighters, peace officers and other public servants receive exemption of tuition, free textbooks and housing assistance

Highest Ranking HS Scholar

TEC 54.301

Students who graduated to of their class receive full tuition waiver for 2 semesters

Disabled Peace Officer

TEC 54.352

Student can have tuition waived if student is permanently disabled as a result of an injury suffered during the performance of a duty as a peace officer of this state or a political subdivision of this state

Good Neighbor

TEC 54.331

Tuition waiver for up to 235 students native-born in other countries in American hemisphere

Competitive Scholarship

TEC 54.213

Students coming from out of state who have a competitive scholarship in excess of $1,000 receive Texas Resident Rate – Out-of-District Tuition Rate – Please contact Admissions