Office of Admissions
Texas residency
Under Texas state law, an applicant or enrolled student is classified either as a Texas resident, a non-Texas resident, or a foreign student. This classification impacts your eligibility for resident tuition and financial aid.
An individual's residency classification is based on information from his or her application for admission. As a student, it is your responsiblity to register under the proper residency classification, and any change in residency status must be reported to the Office of Admissions.
To qualify for Texas residency, you must reside in Texas for at least one year and establish a domicile in Texas prior to enrollment. An applicant or student who is claimed as a dependent on a parent's most recent federal tax return will be classified based on the parent's qualifications for residency. International students eligible to establish legal domicile in Texas may also qualify for Texas resident status.
If you are classified as a non-resident and wishes to be considered for reclassification as a resident, you must submit the Core Residency Questionnaire below to the Office of Admissions.
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Core Residency Questionnaire This form must be submitted (with all supporting documentation) by a student who wishes to be considered for reclassification as a Texas resident. |
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Non-Resident Tuition Waiver Form for Veterans, Spouses, and Dependents This form is to be completed by students who have separated from the United States Armed Forces and are eligible for benefits under the federal Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 or any other federal law authorizing educational benefits for veterans. This form is also appropriate for the spouse or dependent children (under the age of 25) of eligible veterans. |
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Non-Resident Tuition Waiver Form for Active Military Personnel, Spouses, and Dependents This form is to be completed by Islander students who are currently in an active duty military assignment in Texas. Military personnel present in the state for the purposes of unit training are not eligible for this non-resident tuition waiver under this provision. Active duty personnel, their spouse and eligible dependents must be assigned to duty or residing in Texas at the time of enrollment. |
For specific questions regarding Texas residency, please contact our office by phone at 361.825.2624, press 1 to connect to Admissions.
