State of Texas Exemption Program

Exemptions are a type of financial assistance allowing some Texas residents to attend a public college or university in Texas without paying tuition or, in some cases, tuition and fees.

Submitting in a Timely Fashion

Please remember there are hundreds of students using exemptions at the College. Please submit your applications/letters as early as possible to prevent delays. If you submit your application, for example, the week before payment deadline or later, we cannot guarantee it will be posted to your account in time to hold your classes.

In these cases, you will need to pay for your classes out-of-pocket, and once your application is processed, and, if you are still eligible for the exemption, your aid will be posted to your account. In these cases, if you paid in advance, this process will generate a refund to you.

How to Submit an Exemption Request in Workday

Learn how to submit your request for an exemption in Workday.

State of Texas Exemptions at Collin College

Click on the appropriate link below to see information and eligibility requirements for your specific exemption.

• Foster Care/Adoption Resources and Exemption
• Hazlewood Exemption
• Deaf or Blind Students Note: Deaf or Blind Students please speak to the ACCESS office first to initiate your exemption paperwork.
• Firefighters Enrolled in Fire Science Courses
• Peace Officers Enrolled in Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice Courses
• Children of Professional Nursing Program Faculty and Staff
• Clinical Preceptors and Their Children
• Children of Disabled Firefighters and Law Enforcement Officers
• Education Benefits for Certain Survivors of Individuals in Specific Public Servant Positions
• Peace Officers and Firefighters Disabled in the Line of Duty