Student Financials Tuition Information

Tuition and Fee Refunds
A student who drops a course or withdraws from the university within a certain time period may be entitled to a partial refund of tuition and fees. These refunds are calculated according to the category and time schedule listed in the designated school calendar. Delinquent payment fees, late registration charges and installment handling fees are non-refundable. Any financial obligation to UNTHSC must be resolved before any refund will be made.

Withdrawal Refunds
Withdrawal refunds are determined by the number of enrolled semester credit hours at the time of withdrawal. Withdrawal percentages are applied to the total amount of tuition and fees as prescribed by state law, NOT the amount paid. The withdrawal schedule and the percentage of refunds shown in the designated school calendar pertain to total withdrawal from the semester and are mandated by the state legislature. The semester's first class day is always the first official university day of classes and not the first day of an individual's class. A withdrawal refund is based on the day of withdrawal, regardless of the date the class first meeting.

Tuition and Fee Waivers
Several exemptions and waivers are available to qualifying students. Brief descriptions of these are listed below. Waiver refunds must be requested during the semester the application is made. Such requests must be made prior to the 12th class day in long semesters and the 4th class day in summer terms. Requests for retroactive refunds cannot be honored. Additional information and applications are available in Student Financials Office, located in EAD 252.

Exemptions and Waivers:

  1. Certain Texas veterans and dependents of deceased Texas veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States are exempted from payment of tuition.
  2. Certain orphans of members of the Armed Forces, Texas Nat'l Guard and Texas Air Nat'l Guard are exempted from payment of tuition.
  3. Certain students from other nations of the American hemisphere are exempted from payment of tuition.
  4. Deaf or blind Texas residents are exempted from payment of tuition.
  5. Certain disabled peace officers are exempted from payment of tuition and fees.
  6. Children of disabled firemen, peace officers, employees of the Texas Department of Corrections and game wardens are exempted from the payment of tuition.
  7. Children of U.S. prisoners of war or persons missing in action are granted exemption of tuition.
  8. Resident rather than non-resident tuition is applied to out-of-state students enrolled through the Academic Common Market.
  9. Resident rather than non-resident tuition is applied to U.S. military personnel, their spouses and dependents if they meet designated criteria. (Certificate must be approved by the Registrar prior to registration.)
  10. Resident rather than non-resident tuition is applied to teachers and professors of Texas state institutions of higher education, their spouses and children.
  11. Resident rather than non-resident tuition is applied to a teaching or research assistant provided the student is employed at least one-half time by UNT in a position that relates to the degree sought.
  12. Resident rather than non-resident tuition is applied to a non-resident holding a UNTHSC competitive scholarship of at least $1,000.00 for the academic year or summer for which the student is enrolled.
  13. Certain university fees are waived for students enrolled only in courses designated as off-campus or internships.
  14. Certain Texas residents who are or have been in foster care or other residential care are exempted from the payment of tuition and mandatory fees.
  15. Resident rather than non-resident tuition is applied to individuals and dependents relocating to Texas as part of the program of state economic development and diversification.
  16. Students 65 years of age or older are exempt from paying tuition and graduate tuition up to 6 credit hours each semester. Students must pay mandatory fees and course fees.
  17. Certain Educational Aides who are employed in the State of Texas may be exempted from payment of tuition and fees.
  18. Certain Texas residents who have been adopted and were formerly in foster or other residential care are exempted from the payment of tuition and mandatory fees.