<p>Hi everyone. I’m new to this site and apologize if I’m posting in the wrong section. I’m currently a high school senior. I’m interested in University of Texas at Arlington and University of Texas at San Antonio. My dad is a professor in the University of Texas system (medical branch). He said something about because of this, my tuition would be free. Is that true?? How does that work?</p>
<p>Also, I live in GA, and will of course be graduating from a GA high school. My dad lives in Texas and thus has property there. So, will I have to pay out of state fees?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>You need to ask your dad to get you the specific information about tuition and fees waivers for faculty children. Ask him to find out whether this benefit can only be used at the university where he works or also at other colleges and universities. Sometimes universities participate in tuition exchanges, sometimes they don’t.</p>
<p>Since your dad is a Texas resident, you may be able to qualify for in-state tuition and fees at public colleges and universities there. To find out if you do or not, you have to visit the website of each college/university that you are considering, and read their specific policy about in-state status.</p>
<p>This wouldn’t be financial aid but an employee benefit. As such, each college (or college system) is free to make its own rules reguarding how this benefit is delivered to its employees. You may, for instance, need to be listed as a dependant on your father’s tax returns. You may have different application deadlines. It’s entirely up to the school. </p>
<p>So, call your dad. Ask him to check with HR to see how you go about getting this benefit and where you can use it. </p>
<p>I’m a college employee and my own child uses this benefit. It’s just important to remember that it does not work like regular financial aid.</p>