Tuition for Texans at Public Institutions of Higher Education
A "Texan" is a service member whose "Home of Record" upon entry into the service was Texas and who has not processed a form with the military to change his/her permanent residence to another state.
A Texan continues to be a resident and is eligible to pay the resident tuition rate at any public institution of higher education in Texas. This is true for Texas service members taking traditional classes while living in Texas and for Texas service members stationed out-of-state or out-of-country who are taking classes through a Texas public institution via some form of distance education.
A Texan's spouse and dependent children, unless they have established or maintained a separate residence from the member, are also Texas residents and are eligible to pay the resident tuition rate at any public institution of higher education in Texas.
Documents to prove Texas residence include:
- Papers from the military indicating Texas was your "Home of Record" at time of entry into service, and
- Leave and earnings statement showing Texas is still your permanent address with the military.
