Children of Disabled or Deceased Firemen, Peace Officers, Game Wardens, and Employees of Correctional Institutions Tuition Exemption

Award Type: Tuition Waiver

Applicant must be a Texas resident who is the child of a deceased or disabled fireman, paid municipal, county or state peace officer, a custodial employee of the Department of Corrections or game warden (paid or volunteer), who died or was disabled in the line of duty while serving Texas. Applicant must be under age 21 (age 22 if eligible for a school district's special education program) and attend a public college or university in Texas.

Award Amount

Number of Awards

Average: 101

Deadlines & Renewal

May 15

Eligibility Requirements

  • Maximum Age 21
  • Minimum Age 17

More Details

Sponsoring Organization

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

PO Box 12788
Austin, TX 78711-2788


(512) 427-6101
Website

Contact Information

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