Get Border Nations Waiver Form

Out-of-State Tuition Waiver Texas allows an out-of-state student (non-resident) who receives a competitive academic scholarship of at least $1,000 for the academic year to pay the significantly lower tuition rates otherwise available only to Texas residents.

This program provides a waiver of nonresident tuition for students from neighboring states (Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Oklahoma) enrolled in certain public institutions in Texas.

You could still qualify for resident tuition If you qualify for at least $1,000 in Texas State competitive or merit (e.g., National and Assured) scholarships, you may receive a nonresident tuition waiver (granting you Texas resident tuition for the same period covered by your scholarship).

Texas Tech University's tuition is $11,852 for in-state and $24,092 for out-of-state students. Compared with the national average cost of in-state tuition of $11,286, Texas Tech University is more expensive.

The waiver covers the cost of the application fee to Texas Tech University. To qualify, the applicant must demonstrate the application fee presents a significant financial hardship and be one of the following: a United States Citizen, or....Option 1. Household SizeTotal Income1$25,1422$33,8743$42,6064$51,3382 more rows

To qualify, an applicant must be a United States Citizen, permanent resident, or a student identified under Senate Bill 1528 (79th Legislature, 2005) as a resident of Texas; and must demonstrate the application fee presents a significant financial hardship.