3Averages are given for course-related, laboratory, incidental, and voluntary fees since changes vary

according to users and services chosen. Actual fees are published in the University catalog and in the

class schedules.

Note: Although unlikely, changes in tuition and fees charges may occur after the information is first published; updated information may be obtained from the Student Business Services Office at

(915) 747-5116.

** Effective with the fall semester, 1997, the former general use fee has become part of tuition charges per action of the Texas Legislature. Revised February 15, 2000.

The charges shown in this schedule must be paid by all students registering for credit. The amount includes the following:

TEXAS RESIDENTS - $74.00 per semester hour.

NON-RESIDENT/INTERNATIONAL TUITION - $298.00 per semester hour.

LIBRARY FEE - $2.00 per semester hour.

STUDENT SERVICE FEE - $12.50 per semester hour, to a maximum of $150.00

(12 semester hours)

TECHNOLOGY FEE - $7.00 per semester credit hour, to a maximum of $105.00 (15 semester hours).

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION FEE - $1.00 per student for each semester.

RECREATION FEE - $12.00 per student per semester.

REGISTRATION FEE - $5.00 per student per semester.

HEALTH CENTER FEE - $12 per student per semester.

COURSE-RELATED FEES - assessment of varying amount, based on courses for which the student is enrolled.

Tuition $74.00 sch

Differential Tuition $28.00 sch

Distance Education Fee $78.00 sch

Institutional Fees $58.00 (estimate)

Assessments based on 3 semester credit hours - $598.00

Tuition $222.00

Differential Tuition $84.00

Distance Education Fee $234.00

Institutional Fees $58.00

Tuition $74.00 sch

Differential Tuition $28.00 sch

Library Fee $2.00 sch

Technology Fee $7.00 sch

Distance Learner Fee $60.00 per semester

International Fund Fee $1.00 per semester

Health Center Fee $12.00 per semester

Registration Fee $5.00 per semester

Assessment based on 3 semester credit hours - $411.00

Tuition $222.00

Differential Tuition $84.00

Library Fee $6.00

Technology Fee $21.00

Distance Learner Fee $60.00

International Fund Fee $1.00

Health Center Fee $12.00

Registration Fee $5.00

Activity Fee

Union Fee

Recreation Fee

*Distance Learning Tuition and Fees subject to change by action of the Texas Legislation and Texas Coordinating Board. Changes will be effective as determined by the governing body.

**Tuition and fees are subject to change due to legislative and/or institution action and become effective when enacted.

ADD/DROP FEE - A fee of $5.00 is assessed per transaction each time a change is made to the initial registration.

AUDIT FEE - A fee of $5.00 per audited course will be assessed to a student who is currently enrolled at the University. For a person who is not enrolled at the University a fee of $25.00 per course be assessed.

ART HISTORY MATERIALS FEE - A fee of $5.00 per course will be assessed to defray costs of slides and videos in art history art appreciation courses. (See above)

ATHLETIC TRAINING FEE - A fee of $30.00 per course will be assessed to defray costs of providing supplies and equipment for academic courses which provide instruction and practical experience in athletic training. (See above)

CATALOG FEE - A fee of $1.00 will be assessed to students who pick up the University catalog. A fee of $3.50 will be assessed to students that request a University catalog be mailed.

CERTIFICATION DEFICIENCY PLAN PREPARATION FEE - A fee of $20.00 is assessed to defray administrative costs of processing certification deficiency plans for those pursuing teacher certification.

COURSE FEES - A fee of $2.00-$30.00 per course will be assessed to defray the costs of materials. (See above)

DIPLOMA REPLACEMENT FEE - Diplomas are replaced at student's request, if the student has lost the diploma or if the student's name has changed. A fee of $25.00 will be assessed to a student requesting a replacement after one year. A fee of $5.00 is requested within one year of order.

DISSERTATION FEE - A fee of $55.00 will be assessed to defray costs of microfilming and mailing graduate dissertations.

DISTANCE EDUCATION FEE � A $25.00 per semester credit hour will be assessed to defray costs associated with providing distance learning facilities and support for students enrolling in distance learning classes or other off-campus course(s).

EMERGENCY LOAN PROCESSING FEE � A fee of $15.00 will be assessed to defray administrative costs incurred in processing and collecting emergency loan payments.

ENTERING STUDENT ADMINISTRATIVE FEE � To defray costs of service made available to new undergraduate students including student orientation, institutional placement testing, and testing to meet the TASP requirement:

First-time UTEP Students Not Transferring from Another Institution - $100.00

New Transfer Students - $70.00

New International Students - $120.00

EQUIPMENT FEES - A fee of $5.00 - $25.00 per course will be assessed to defray cost of providing equipment for academic courses which provide instruction and practical experience in various courses. (See above)

EQUIPMENT SUPPORT FOR ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING - A fee of $25.00 per semester to support cost pen laboratory operations for Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Science.

FIELD TRIP FEE -To defray transportation and related costs associated with field trips. (See above)

GRADUATE SCHOOL ADMISSION APPLICATION FEE - A fee of $15.00 will be assessed to all non-international graduate students who apply for admission.

GRADUATE SCHOOL ADMISSION APPLICATION LATE FEE � a fee of $25.00 will be assessed to cover costs of processing late applications.

GRADUATION APPLICATION LATE FEE - A fee of $15.00 will assessed to all candidates for graduation who make application for graduation after the regular processing period has been completed. This fee is paid each time an application for degree is filed after the processing period deadline and under no circumstances is subject to refund. Veterans attending the University under an exemption defined elsewhere in this section are not exempt from payment this fee.

GRADUATION FEE - A fee of $25.00 is required of candidates for graduation. This fee must be paid each time an application for degree is filed and under no circumstances is subject to refund. Veterans attending the University under an exemption as defined elsewhere in this section are not exempt from payment of this fee.

HEALTH INSURANCE FEE - (A mandatory insurance required of international students holding nonimmigrant visas and living in the United States.) The amount assessed will match the University Texas System Student Insurance Plan premium.

IN ABSENTIA GRADUATION FEE - A fee of $25.00 per semester will be assessed to graduate students who have completed the degree requirements, including submission of the thesis or dissertation, after the semester deadline, but prior to registration for the following semester, and wish to register for the sole purpose of receiving the degree.

INSTALLMENT TUITION HANDLING FEE - A fee of $12.00 per academic term will be assessed to cover costs related to providing installment payment option.

INSTALLMENT TUITION DELINQUENCY FEE - A fee of $15.00 per delinquent payment will be assessed to defray costs of handling delinquent installment tuition payment.

INSTRUMENT USERS FEE - Music - A fee of $15.00 will be assessed to students per semester that wish to use musical instruments that are available through the Music Department.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATION FEE - A fee of $65.00 is assessed of all international students who apply for admission to UTEP. Applications not accompanied by a $65.00 check or money order, payable in U.S. funds, will not be considered. An individual who has applied, paid the fee, and been accepted but who does not enroll, will be considered for later admission only upon reapplication including payment of this fee again.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICE FEE - $20.00 per long semester and $10.00 per summer session. This fee is assessed to international students to defray the costs of operating the International Student Services' Office and supporting the programs that are unique to international students.

LATE ADMISSION APPLICATION FEE - A fee of $15.00 will be assessed to applicants that file after the scheduled deadlines to submit applications for admission to the University.

LATE REGISTRATION FEE - Any student who, with proper permission, registers after the appointed days for registering will be required to pay a special charge of $20.00 for the late telephone registration process, $30.00 for in-person late registration, and $50.00 on or after the first class day. The fee is to defray the cost of the extra services required to effect the late registration.

LIBRARY FEES - To cover costs associated with handling special items, damaged and/or overdue books, the library charges the following fees:

Overdue Charges:

Regular Checkouts $0.25/day ($25.00 max)

Reserve Items $1.00/day-$1.00/hr ($25.00 max)

Damaged Book Fee $10.00

Recall Fee $1.00/day ($25.00 max)

Photocopier $0.05 to $0.50/copy

Architectural Drawings and

Blueprint Reprographic Fee $5.00 per item plus actual costs

Special Collection

Photographic Reproduction

Preservation Fee $5.00 plus actual costs

Student Fee $2.00 per semester credit hour

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION FEE - A $17.50 to $35.00 fee will be assessed to all students who participate in the University's orientation program that is offered to all incoming Freshmen and new transfer students. The varying amount allows an option to students for a shortened orientation.

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION LATE FEE - A $5.00 fee will be assessed each student registering after the deadline.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSE FEES - A fee of $4.00 to $20.00 will be assessed to defray costs of the purchase of supplies and maintenance of equipment. (See above)

PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE FEE - A fee of $10.00-$80.00 will be assessed to defray costs of insurance for students working in clinical settings in courses in health science, nursing, speech-language pathology, and social work.

PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH COURSE FEE - A fee of $10.00 to $60.00 will be assessed to all students enrolled in psychology research courses to defray costs of course supplies. (See above)

REGISTRATION FEE - A $5.00 per semester fee will be assessed each registering student to defray costs associated with technology services for telephone registration.

REINSTATEMENT FEE - A $30.00 fee will be assessed to cover costs related to reinstating an enrollment after students have been disenrolled for failure to meet University obligations.

RETURNED CHECK FEE - A fee of $25.00 per check will be assessed to students that issue payment to the University with a check that is returned to the University for insufficient funds.

SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ENRICHMENT EXPERIENCE - A fee of $50.00 will be assessed to all incoming freshman and transfer students attending the enrichment experience in the College of Science and College of Engineering to defray costs associated with the enrichment program.

SOCIAL WORK HANDBOOK FEE � A $2.00 fee will be assessed to students in Social Work for a handbook required by the Council of Social Work Education

SPECIAL EXAMINATION FEE - A fee of $5.00 per examination is required of persons who wish to take an advanced standing examination, an examination to remove a condition, or an examination to be given at a time other than that for which it is regularly scheduled. Permission of the academic dean must be secured before payment is made.

STUDENT HOUSING DEPOSIT - A $75.00 deposit will be assessed to all students applying for Residence Hall housing. A Student Housing Deposit will be forfeited under any of the following conditions.

3. Failure of a student to abide by the Terms and Conditions of Occupancy and/or the University Regulations or Residence Hall Regulations resulting in the University terminating a Residence Hall Agreement.

STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARD REPLACEMENT FEE - A fee of $10.00 per card will be assessed students for reissuing a Student I.D. Card due to loss or destruction. Free I.D. Cards are issued to Freshman students and transfer students. Cards five (5) years or older are replaced free.

STUDENT TEACHING FEE - A fee of $50.00 will be assessed students approved for Student Teaching during the Fall and Spring semesters.

TEACHER CERTIFICATION CREDENTIALS FEE - A fee of $10.00 will be assessed to students enrolled in the Teacher Education Program who are having their academic credentials evaluated for meeting certification requirements set by the Texas Education Agency.

TEST FEE - Students requesting administration of graduate or undergraduate admission testing, professional certification testing, GED testing, or placement and credit testing will be assessed a fee ranging from $5.00 to $42.00 per test based on the test subscription costs.

TRANSCRIPT FEE - A fee of $2.00 will be assessed to students for an unofficial copy of their transcript. A fee of $5.00 will be assessed for an official copy. A fee of $7.00 will be assessed for an official copy with immediate processing.

The Board of Regents has approved parking fees as follows for those students desiring to park on the campus:

Allows the holder to park in any perimeter area designated for their particular class of permit.

Class A-P $25.00 All Students (including Graduates)

$19.00 If purchased during the Spring Semester

$10.00 If purchased during the Summer Session

Allows the holder to park in any remote area designated for their particular class of permit.

Class E $10.00 All Students

Class H $ -0- No charge if vehicle is in compliance

Class M $10.00 All Student motorcycles

$ 6.50 If purchased during the Spring Semester

$ 4.00 If purchased during the Summer Session

Class D $ -0- No charge for residents of University Residence Halls

Class V $ -0- No charge for residents of UTEP Village

Replacement

Decal $ 1.00 with remnants of decal

Replacement

Decal $ 5.00 without remnants of decal

Cash, Checks, Master Card, Visa, American Express, and Discover will be accepted for payment of tuition and fees. The University offers the following two payment methods during long semesters only.

1. Full payment of tuition and all fees at the time of registration.

Items for which payment CAN be deferred under Method 2 include the following:

- Tuition

- Laboratory Fees

- Course-related Fees (such as Equipment Fees)

- Supplemental Fee for Fine Arts

Items for which payment MAY NOT be deferred include the following:

- Student General Property Deposit

- Discretionary Fees (Liability Insurance, Health Insurance)

- Optional Fees (such as Parking Decal Fees)

- Amounts due for financial holds or from prior periods

The following additional policies will apply to deferral of payments:

a. Bar against registration at the institution;

1. Withholding of grades, degree, and official transcript; and
2. All penalties and actions authorized by law.

Refund policies are established by, and are subject to change by, the Legislature of the State of Texas and are applicable to withdrawals and dropped courses. Refunds of tuition, laboratory fees, general fees, and student services fees will be made under the following conditions.

Students withdrawing during a long semester will be refunded applicable tuition and fees as follows:

Prior to the first class day 100% less $15.00

During first five class days 80%

During second five class days 70%

During third five class days 50%

During fourth five class days 25%

After fourth five class days No Refund

Students withdrawing during a summer term will be refunded applicable tuition and fees as follows:

Prior to the first class day 100% less $15.00

During the first, second, or third class day 80%

During the fourth, fifth, or sixth class day 50%

Seventh day of class and thereafter No Refund

Refunds of applicable tuition and fees will be made for courses from which students drop within the first twelve class days of a long session semester or an appropriately shorter period for a summer session term, provided the student remains enrolled for that semester or term. Refund of tuition for dropped courses will be made only if the original payment exceeds the established minimum amount.

Refunds of tuition and fees paid in the student's behalf by a sponsor, donor, or scholarship will be made to the source rather than directly to the student who has withdrawn or dropped courses, if the funds were made available through the University. Students who withdraw or drop courses must, in order to qualify for a refund, surrender all applicable privileges, including identification cards and athletic and cultural entertainment tickets. Refunds provided for above will be granted if applied for by the end of the semester in which the withdrawal or drop was appropriately completed. Refunds for students who owe balances in deferred payment of tuition/fees will be credited to the student's account, reduced by the amount of any unpaid charges and a reasonable administrative fee not to exceed the lesser of 5% of the tuition, fees, room and board, and other charges that were assessed for the enrollment period, or one hundred dollars.

As an institution participating in programs under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 as amended ("Act"), The University of Texas at El Paso is required to refund unearned tuition, fees, room and board, and other charges to certain students attending the institution for the first time who have received a grant, a loan, or work assistance under Title IV of the Act or whose parents have received a loan on their behalf under 20 U.S.C. Section 1087-2. The refund is required if the student does not register for, withdraws from, or otherwise fails to complete the period of enrollment for which the financial assistance was intended. No refund is required if the student withdraws after a point in time that is sixty percent of the period of enrollment for which the charges were assessed. A refund of tuition, fees, room and board, and other charges will be determined for students who withdraw prior to this time. The refund is the larger of the amount provided for in Section 54.006, Texas Education Code or a pro rata refund calculated pursuant to Section 484B of the Act. Please note, if the student charges were paid by Title IV funds, a portion or all of the refund will be returned to these programs.

Texas residents who have resided in Texas for the 12 months immediately preceding registration who were permanently disabled as a result of an injury sustained in performance of duties as a Texas peace officer and who are unable to continue duties as a peace officer are eligible to have tuition and fees (excluding class and laboratory fees) waived. This waiver will not exceed 12 semesters in an undergraduate program. For more information, contact the Admissions Office.

Children under 21 years of age of full-paid or volunteer firefighters, full-paid municipal, county, state peace officers, custodians of the Department of Corrections, or game wardens who suffered an injury resulting in death or disability sustained in the line of duty may apply for tuition and required fee waivers. See the Admissions Office for more information.

Students who graduate from an accredited Texas high school as the highest-ranking graduate may have their tuition exempted during their first two long semesters. For more information, contact the Admissions Office.

Students who are Texas residents and who completed high school (a Texas accredited high school) in not more than 36 consecutive months are eligible for a tuition waiver up to $1,000. The Admissions Office has more information.

Students who during their last year of public high school in this state were dependent children receiving financial assistance under Chapter 31, Human Resources Code, for not less than six months are eligible for tuition and fee waivers for the first academic year in which the students enroll. In addition, the student must be younger than 22 years of age on the date of enrollment and must successfully complete the attendance requirements under Texas Education Code, Section 25.085. Furthermore, the student must enroll at the institution as an undergraduate student not later than the first anniversary of the date of graduation from a Texas public high school, must meet the entrance examination requirements of the institution before the date of enrollment, and must be classified as a resident. The Admissions Office should be contacted for additional information.

Texas residents certified as educational aides who are pursuing teacher certification and who meet a number of additional requirements may qualify for tuition waivers and be exempted from fees excluding class and laboratory fees. For a listing of the additional requirements, please contact the Admissions Office.

Residence Hall room rates are as follows:

ONE SEMESTER CONTRACT-(110 days)

Double Room $1,107.75

Suite (double occupancy) 1,265.25

Private Room (when available) 1,422.75

Private Suite (when available) 1,580.25

TWO SEMESTER CONTRACT-(220 days)

Double Room 1,942.50

Suite (double occupancy) 2,257.50

Private Room (when available) 2,572.50

Private Suite (when available) 2,887.50

* A $78.75 per semester rate reduction will be offered to students who pay the entire semester charge for a long session in advance as opposed to the three (3) payments per semester plan.

All housing rates are subject to change by action of the Board of Regents, The University of Texas System. Further information about the UTEP student housing facilities, as well as application forms, can be obtained from:

University Housing System

Kelly Hall #105

The University of Texas at El Paso

El Paso, TX 79968-0534

The Admissions Office is responsible for determining residence status of students for purposes of tuition. The Office is guided by the Texas Education Code, the Rules and Regulations for Determining Residence Status of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and University regulations. Under the state statutes and regulations, a student or prospective student is classified as a resident of Texas, non-resident, or a foreign student. A resident is an individual who is either a U.S. citizen, national or Permanent Resident Alien or an alien who has been permitted by Congress to adopt the U.S. as his or her domicile while in the United States and who has otherwise met the state requirements for establishing residency for tuition purposes. A non-resident is a citizen, national or permanent resident of the U.S., or an alien who has been permitted by Congress to adopt the U.S. as his or her domicile while in this country and who has not met the State�s requirement for establishing residency for tuition purposes. While these state requirements for establishing residency are complex and should be referred to in each particular circumstance, they generally require a minimum of 12 months residence in Texas prior to enrollment. A foreign student is an alien who is not a permanent resident of the U.S. or has not been permitted by Congress to adopt the U.S. as their domicile. An individual classified as a non-resident or foreign student may qualify, under certain exceptions specified in these rules, for resident tuition rates and other charges while continuing to be classified as a non-resident or a foreign student. Complete information on residency, reclassification, tuition exceptions, and waivers is available in the Admissions Office.

Residency of a Minor or Dependent is based on one of the following circumstances:

1. The residence of the parent who has custody at the time of enrollment (upon divorce of parents);
2. The residence of the parent who has claimed the dependent for federal income tax

purposes both at the time of enrollment and for the tax year preceding enrollment; or

3. The residence of the parent with whom the dependent has resided for the 12 months

If the custody of the minor has been granted by court order (e.g., divorce decree, child custody action, guardianship, or adoption proceedings) to some person other than the parent, the residence of that person shall control; provided, however, that such grant of custody was not ordered during or within a year prior to the minor's enrollment in a public institution of higher education and was granted under circumstances indicating that such guardianship was not for the purpose of obtaining status as a resident student.

If the minor is not residing with either parent and there is no court-appointed guardian, the residence of the parent with whom the minor last resided shall be presumed to control. If, however, the minor resided with and has been dependent upon a grandparent for more than a year prior to enrollment in an institution of higher education, the residence of that natural guardian will be regarded as the minor's residence. The residence of a person other than a parent or a natural or legal guardian who may furnish funds for payment of tuition, fees, or living expenses will in no way affect the residence classification of a minor.

Persons classified as non-residents upon first enrollment in a public institution of higher education are presumed to be non-residents for the period during which they continue as students. If such non-resident students withdraw from school and reside in the state while gainfully employed for a period of 12 months, upon re-entry into an institution of higher education, they will be entitled to be reclassified as residents for tuition purposes if other evidence indicates they have established a domicile in the state of Texas.

Reclassification as a Resident

The presumption of "non-resident" is not a conclusive presumption, however, and other facts may be considered to determine if the presumption has been overcome. Materials to this determination are business or personal facts or actions unequivocally indicative of a fixed intention to reside permanently in the state. Such facts may include, but are not limited to, the length of residence and employment prior to enrolling in the institution, the nature of such employment while a student, presence in Texas as a part of a household transferred to the state by an employer, purchase of a homestead, or dependency upon a parent or guardian who has resided in Texas for at least 12 months immediately preceding the student's enrollment. All of these facts are weighed in the light of the fact that a student's residence while in school is primarily for the purpose of education and not to establish residence, and that decisions of an individual as to residence are generally made after the completion of an education and not before.

Students classified as non-residents shall be considered to retain that status until they make written application for reclassification. This is done by filling out the residence questionnaire which is available in the Admissions Office. Students are notified in writing concerning the reclassification decision.

All students are expected to pay the tuition assessed on or before the payment date for each semester as established by the University. All residence questionnaires and forms verifying non-resident tuition exemption status must be submitted to the Admissions Office prior to the official census date of the term for which the change is sought. To prevent any delay in enrollment, students are encouraged to submit all forms at least two weeks prior to registration. Consult the Class Schedule for specific information concerning the submission of non-resident tuition exemption forms.

Loss of Residence

Residents who move out of state will be classified as non-residents immediately upon leaving the state, unless their move is temporary (generally less than 5 years) and residence has not been established elsewhere. Conclusive evidence must be provided by the individuals supporting their present intent to return to the state. Among other things, a certificate from the employer that the move outside the state is temporary and that a definite future date has been determined for return to Texas may qualify as proof of the temporary nature of the time spent out of the state. Internship programs as part of the academic curriculum that require the student to return to school may qualify as proof of the temporary nature of the time spent out of state.

Re-Establishment of Residence

Persons who resided in Texas for at least 5 years prior to moving from the state and who have returned to the state for residence purposes before having resided out of the state for a year will be classified as residents.

Reclassification as a Non-Resident

Persons who have been classified as residents of Texas shall be reclassified as non-resident students whenever they shall report, or there is found to exist, circumstances indicating a change in legal residence to another state. If students who have been classified as residents of Texas are found to have been erroneously classified, those students shall be reclassified as non-residents and shall be required to pay the difference between the resident and non-resident fees for those semesters in which they were so erroneously classified.

If students have been erroneously classified as non-resident students and subsequently prove to the satisfaction of the director of admissions that they should have been classified as resident students, they shall be reclassified as residents of Texas and may be entitled to a refund of the difference between the resident and non-resident fees for the semesters in which they were so erroneously classified. Normally, the refunds must be requested and substantiated during the current term.

The following visa holders are eligible to establish a domicile in the United States and have the same privilege of qualifying for resident status for tuition purposes as do citizens of the United States: A-1, A-2, G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4, K; or OP-1, I-551, or I-688 visas which have not expired.

Only a permanent resident may file with the federal immigration authorities a declaration of intention to become a citizen. Generally, individuals who enter the state under a visa which does not allow the establishment of a domicile and who obtain permanent resident status while in Texas must wait a minimum of 12 months from the date of issue to request resident status for tuition purposes. However, in cases where a protracted amount of time (more than 12 months) lapses between the date of application for permanent residence and the granting of permanent residence status, the institution may consider the lapsed time a part of the individual's required 12 months in the state if the individual has otherwise met the requirements for establishing residency.

Contact the Admissions Office for complete information on non-resident tuition waivers.

An individual eligible to establish a domicile in Texas, who has come from outside Texas and registered in an educational institution before having resided in Texas for a 12-month period immediately preceding the date of registration and his dependents are entitled to pay the tuition fee and other fees required of Texas residents if the individual has located in Texas as an employee of a business or organization within 5 years of the date that such business or organization became established in this state as part of the program of state economic development and diversification authorized by the constitution and laws of this state and if the individual files with the Texas institution of higher education at which he registers a letter of intent to establish residency in Texas. Eligible companies are identified by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Persons in military service and commissioned Public Health Service Officers are presumed to maintain during their entire period of active service the same legal residence that was in effect at the time of entering the service. Persons stationed in a state for military or Public Health Service are presumed not to establish a legal residence in the state because their presence is not voluntary but under military or Public Health Service orders.

To be entitled to pay resident tuition, military and Public Health Service personnel shall submit, prior to the time of each enrollment, a statement from their commanding officer or personnel officer certifying that they are then assigned to duty in Texas and that same will be in effect at the time of such enrollment in a public institution of higher education.

It is possible for members of the military service of Public Health Service to abandon the domicile of original entry into the service and to select another, but there must be clear and unequivocal proof of such intent. Evidence which will be considered in determining this requisite intent includes, but is not limited to, a substantial investment in a residence and claiming it as a homestead, registration to vote and voting in local election, registration of an automobile in Texas and payment of personal property taxes thereon, obtaining a Texas driver�s license, maintaining checking accounts, savings accounts, and safety deposit boxes in Texas banks, existence of wills or other legal documents indicating residence in Texas, change of permanent address with the military or Public Health Service and designation of Texas as the place of legal residence for income tax purposes on military or Public Health Service personnel records, business transactions or activities not normally engaged in by military or Public Health Service personnel, and membership in professional or other state organizations. Purchase of property during terminal years of military or Public Health Service preceding retirement and a terminal duty assignment in Texas in which an individual has engaged in personal, business, and/or professional activities indicative of their intent to remain in the state will be given more consideration than most other evidence presented.

A non-resident student who is a member of an ROTC unit will be required to pay non-resident tuition rates until such time as the student has signed a contract which cannot be terminated by the student and which obligates the student to serve a period of active military duty.

NATO Forces Stationed in Texas: Nonresident aliens stationed in Texas in keeping with the agreement between the parties to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) regarding the status of their forces, their spouses, and dependent children are eligible to pay the same tuition rate as Texas residents.

Teachers and professors employed at least half-time on a regular monthly salary basis (not as hourly employees) by any Texas public institution of higher education may pay the same tuition as a resident of Texas for themselves, their spouses, and their dependent children, regardless of the length of residence in the state if the effective date of employment is on or prior to the official census date of the relevant term(s). To be entitled to pay the resident tuition, such employees must submit to the Admissions Office, prior to the time of each enrollment, a statement certifying employment from the director of human resources of the institution of higher education by which he or she is employed.

Teaching or research assistants employed at least half-time in a degree program-related position, with an effective date of employment on or before the official census date of the relevant term(s), may apply to pay the same tuition while attending the employing institution as a resident of Texas for themselves, their spouses, and their dependent children, regardless of the length of residence in the state. The institution which employs the students shall determine whether or not the students' jobs relate to their degree programs. Employment must be for the duration of the period of enrollment for which the waiver is requested. Eligible students must submit to the Admissions Office, prior to registration, a verification form from the employing department certifying such employment.

A student awarded a competitive scholarship/stipend in the amount of $1,000 or more for the academic year, the summer session, or both by an official scholarship committee or committees is eligible to pay resident tuition.

ACADEMIC COMMON MARKET

UTEP participates in the Academic Common Market, a cooperative tuition-reduction agreement among fourteen Southern Regional Education Board states. If the public institutions in your home state do not offer a degree program in your chosen field of study, it may be possible to arrange a waiver of non-resident tuition to attend UTEP (or any other cooperating public institution of higher education in an Academic Common Market state) for that program. Likewise, Texas residents may be eligible for resident-rate tuition for member-state schools for degree programs not available in Texas public institutions. A listing of member states and eligible degree programs are available in the Admissions Office.

A citizen of Mexico is eligible to pay tuition equal to that charged Texas residents provided the student demonstrates a financial need after the resources of the student and the student�s family have been considered. A PASE application form must be submitted each year for this waiver.

Residents of the following New Mexico counties that are adjacent to Texas are eligible to pay resident tuition: Doña Ana, Otero, Eddy, Lea, Roosevelt, Curry, Quay, and Union. New Mexico students interested in applying for this resident tuition rate must contact the Admissions Office prior to registration each semester to fill out the appropriate waiver form.

When completing the oath of residency portion of the application for admission, the student is responsible for registering under the proper residence classification and for providing documentation as required by the public institution of higher education. If there is any question as to right to classification as a resident of Texas, it is the student's obligation, prior to or at the time of enrollment, to raise the question for official determination by the director of admissions. Students classified as Texas residents must affirm the correctness of that classification as a part of the admissions procedure. If the student's classification as a resident becomes inappropriate for any reason, it is the responsibility of the student to notify the Admissions Office. Failure to notify the institution constitutes a violation of the oath of residency and will result in disciplinary action.

Each institution has been authorized by statute to assess and collect from non-resident students failing to comply with the provisions of the tuition statute and with these interpretations concerning non-resident fees a penalty not to exceed $10 a semester. In addition, if students have obtained residence classification by virtue of deliberate concealment of facts or misrepresentation of fact, they may be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, in accordance with the rules and regulations of The University of Texas at El Paso.