The college tuition and fee exemption program is a state law that exempts payment of tuition and fees at state supported colleges or universities for eligible foster youth currently or formerly in DFPS conservatorship and for those adopted from DFPS.

Texas Education Code §§54.366External Link and 54.367External Link

DFPS Rules, 40 TAC §700.1630External Link

The caseworker and PAL staff must inform youth, young adults and child care providers, if applicable, about the college tuition and fee exemption and its purpose.

Each state supported higher education institution is responsible for granting the College Tuition and Fee exemption, and each school has its own appeals processes that the student must follow if the student is denied a tuition and fee exemption.

Refer to the College Tuition and Fee Waiver page for more information about the College Tuition Exemption, including eligibility criteria.

In the Transitional Living Services Resource GuidePDF Document see also College Tuition and Fee Exemption.