The State of Texas offers a number of exemptions for various categories of students. For example, exemptions are available to:

• Aid for Dependent children (AFDC) students
• American (other than U.S.) hemisphere students
• Blind or deaf students
• Children of disabled firemen and peace officers
• Children of prisoners of war or persons missing in action
• Early high school graduation students
• Certified Educational Aides
• Salaried Fire fighters enrolled in fire science courses
• Foster-care students
• Highest ranking high school graduate
• ROTC/National Guard students
• Senior citizens, and
• Veterans and dependents

For a full list and the criteria for eligibility, visit collegefortexans.com, or contact the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board at 1-800-242-3062.