Children of Disabled or Deceased Firefighters and Law Enforcement Officers Exemption
Free tuition and fees at Texas public colleges for children of Texas firefighters, peace officers, game wardens or TDCJ custodial officers who were killed or disabled in the line of duty.
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Who can apply
- For college students
- Circumstance: parent firefighter/peace officer/game warden/TDCJ officer died or disabled in line of duty in Texas
- Age: Apply before 21st birthday (22 if in special education); use before age 26
- Up to 120 undergraduate hours.
- Homeschool: no high school requirement applies to this exemption. (preferred, not required)
How to apply
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Is this legit?
Trust 95/100 A government program, confirmed on the agency’s own site. No red flags.
Source: State program · checked September 30, 2026. Sponsors change dates and amounts; confirm with the sponsor before you apply.
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