Exemptions

Louisiana Reciprocal Out-of-State Tuition Waiver

The Louisiana Reciprocal waiver exemption provides a reduced tuition rate for individuals who are residents of Louisiana who enroll in certain public universities in Texas. Students who are residents of states other than Texas must enroll in a Texas public institution located within 100 miles of the Texas border.  

Contact the Financial Aid Department at finaid@lsco.edu or call (409) 882-3317 to confirm your eligibility. You must be able to provide the college with proof that you meet the program eligibility requirements. 

Texas Hazlewood Act Exemption Application

The Texas Hazlewood Act Exemption entitles eligible persons to an exemption of tuition and specified fees of up to 150 semester credit hours at public institutions of higher education in Texas. Except for recipients who are the spouse or children of eligible Veterans killed in action, missing in action, or whose death resulted from a service‐related injury or illness; all other Hazlewood recipients meet the grade point average satisfactory academic progress requirements and other requirements of Texas Education Code 

Texas Hazlewood Act Exemption Application For Continued Enrollment

This form will not be used for initial application for the Hazlewood Exemption but may be used for enrollment of students subsequent to initial enrollment at the school in which the student is currently and consistently enrolled.  If a break in enrollment or change of school occurs, then the complete Hazlewood Exemption application must be completed.