Mexican Citizens with Financial Need-Border County Waiver
Program Purpose
To provide a waiver of nonresident tuition for students from Mexico with financial need to enroll in certain public institutions in Texas while paying the resident tuition rate.
Eligibility Requirements
- Students who are citizens of Mexico, residing in Mexico;
- Show financial need; and
- Attend an eligible Texas institution.
Eligible Institutions
Limited to Texas public universities and counties bordering Mexico, including:
- Sul Ross State University
- Texas A&M University-Kingsville
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
- Texas Southmost College
- Texas State Technical College-Harlingen
- the University of Texas at Brownsville
- the University of Texas at El Paso, and
- the University of Texas Pan American.
Application Process
The process for applying for a tuition waiver varies from college to college. Normally, the office of the registrar processes tuition waivers. However, waivers may also be processed by the admissions office and/or financial aid.
Additional Information
- Generally, student eligibility for a waiver must be established prior to or at the time of enrollment. Contact your college for additional information.
- To read more about this program check out: Texas Education Code, 54.060 (b) or Coordinating Board Rule, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, Section 26 (Pertaining to Exceptions).
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