Mexican Border Nation Waiver (MBN) — Tuition Assistance for Mexican Students
The Mexican Border Nation Waiver (MBN) waiver is designed to support eligible students of Mexican nationality by reducing the cost of International Tier II tuition to the in-state tuition rate. Please note that an I-20 will not be issued until the student has been officially admitted to Midwestern State University.While we understand that the tuition waiver can be a significant factor in your decision to attend Midwestern State University, it should not be solely relied upon for financial planning.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the MBN waiver, students must meet the following criteria:
- Proof of Mexican Citizenship (Passport): Student must be a citizen or permanent resident of Mexico and plans to return to Mexico to live, immediately, after finishing his/her educational program.
- Demonstrated Financial Need (essay application 250 words max): Students must submit a personal statement demonstrating financial need and explaining how the Mexican Border Nation Waiver addresses the student's financial need and supports the student's academic goals.
- Must have at least a 3.0 GPA: Newly admitted students’ GPA will be confirmed with Admissions.
- Full-Time Enrollment: Students must be enrolled full-time in a degree-granting program unless fewer hours are required for graduation. Full-time enrollment includes a minimum of 12 semester credit hours per spring and fall semesters for undergraduate students and a minimum of 9 semester credit hours per spring and fall semesters for graduate students.
Student documents that need to be uploaded to Jotforms
Please upload the following documents to Jotforms:
- Proof of Mexican Citizenship (Passport): Student must be a citizen or permanent resident of Mexico and have plans to return to Mexico to live, immediately, after finishing his/her educational program.
- Demonstrated Financial Need (essay application 250 words max): Students must submit a personal statement that demonstrates financial need and explains how the Mexican Waiver addresses the student's financial need and supports the student's academic goals.
Application Deadlines by Semester
| Student Status | Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
| New Students (admitted by) | August 1 | December 1 |
| Continuing Students (enrolled by) | August 1 | January 1 |
Student Notification of Tuition Waiver Award
Students will be notified of their Mexican Border Nation (MBN) waiver status according to the following timeline. Applications will be reviewed upon receival. In order to have in-state tuition reflected on your I-20, you will need to have submitted your application, supporting documents and receive approved award of waiver prior to I-20 issuance.
| Student Status | Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
| New Students | By August 15 | By January 15 |
| Continuing Students | By August 15 | By January 15 |
How to Apply
- Complete this MBN Waiver Application.
- Upload valid copy of Mexican passport or Mexican permanent resident document to Jotforms.
- Upload personal essay, demonstrating financial need, to Jotforms.
For questions, please contact Rhiannon Barnett at rhiannon.barnett@msutexas.edu.