Tuition Waivers and Exemptions

Exemptions and waivers are a type of financial aid that allow some students to pay a reduced amount of tuition, or no tuition, depending on different eligibility criteria. Eligibility for most state exemptions is processed by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, and tuition waivers are administered by the Office of Admissions and Recruitment. 

For a complete listing of all exemptions offered by the state of Texas, please visit the waivers and exemptions page in the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board website. Not all exemptions are available at UTEP; if you believe you qualify for a state exemption, contact us.

Students enrolled in the Executive MBA program cannot receive any exemptions for this degree due to the fact that this program does not receive tax support.