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What Texas colleges have free tuition for senior citizens?

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What Texas colleges have free tuition for senior citizens?

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Any public university or college in Texas has the option to offer senior citizens up to six hours of free tuition per semester under the Senior Citizen, Age 65 or Older, State Exemption. However, it is up to the governing board of each institution to determine whether the school will participate in the free tuition program. Those interested in the senior citizen tuition waiver should check with the financial aid office of the Texas public college or university of interest to confirm the school's participation.

The program is available to Texas residents, non-residents and foreign students aged 65 and over. The student must enroll:

  • In a participating Texas public university or college.
  • In classes that are not already filled by students paying full tuition.
  • In classes that are supported by tax dollars, not entirely by student tuition and fees.

To continue the program in subsequent semesters, the student:

  • Must meet the institution's GPA requirement for making satisfactory academic progress for financial aid.
  • Cannot earn an excessive number of cumulative hours.

The free tuition program for senior citizens covers tuition only; fees are not included. However, some schools may choose to waive certain fees. For example, Houston Community College waives all mandatory fees, but course specific fees are still paid by the student.

For more information about public universities in Texas, check out this article: Public Universities in Texas.

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