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Lamar State College Port Arthur
2016-2017 Catalog

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Federal Pell Grant
SEOG (Student Educational Opportunity
Grant)
Federal Student loans, other Title IV programs
LEAP
TPEG short-term loans
TPEG (Texas Public Education Grant)
Other State Financial Aid Programs
Departmental budgeted funds
Restricted scholarship funds

Tuition Exemptions

The State of Texas allows certain students to be
exempt from paying all or a portion of tuition and
fees. Students should contract the Financial Aid
Department for more information. For a complete
list of exemptions visit www.collegefortexans.com
Some examples of exemptions are:

Valedictorians

The valedictorian in the graduating class of a fullyaccredited Texas high school is exempt from tuition
for two regular semesters immediately following
graduation.
Details may be obtained from the Admission
Advising Office.

Veterans (Hazelwood)

Persons who were citizens of Texas at the time of
entry into the Armed Forces and who are no longer
eligible for federal educational benefits (including
Pell Grants) are exempt from tuition and laboratory
fees, Student Center and Technology Service Charge
fees. This applies to those who served in World War
II, the Korean Conflict or the Vietnam War, and
were honorably discharged. This exemption also
applies to those veterans who entered service after
January 1, 1977, and did not contribute under the
VEAP program. To obtain this exemption, necessary
documents must be presented prior to registration
and approval obtained from the Office of Veterans’
Affairs.
The above exemption also extends to children of
members of the Armed Forces who were killed in
action or died while in the service of World War II,
the Korean Conflict, or the Vietnam War.
Students must provide a copy of their separation
papers (DD 214) and a letter from the Veterans
Administration stating that they have no remaining
federal education entitlements (G.I. Bill).

Affairs 60 to 90 days prior to registration. The Office
of Veterans’ Affairs advises veterans on program
and training opportunities and provides academic
assistance and counseling. Veterans interested in
information in these areas should visit this office in
the Student Services Building.

Louisiana Residents

In accordance with H.B. 1836 enacted in 1995 by the
Texas Legislature, the Texas non-resident tuition
fee will not apply to any resident of Louisiana who
registers at Lamar State College Port Arthur. A
Louisiana resident enrolling at the College shall pay
tuition and fees equivalent to the amount charged a
Texas resident. In no case will the Louisiana
resident pay less than the Texas resident tuition and
fees.
Proof of residency must be provided and approved to
be eligible for this exemption.

Out-of-State S tudents

Consult the Residency Coordinator in the Admission
and Records Office concerning legal requirements
for eligibility of tuition at the in-state rate.

Proof of Residency

The Admission and Records Office determines the
residence status of students for the purpose of
tuition as set forth by the Texas Education Code and
the Rules and Regulations for Determining Status of
the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
and college regulations. Students classified as Texas
residents must provide documentation showing the
applicant’s name (or parent’s name if residency is
based on a parent) with a Texas residency and dated
one year prior to registration.

Fees

Students will be charged an Administrative
Computer Fee, a Student Service Fee and an
Endowed Scholarship Fee in addition to tuition. The
amount of these fees varies based on the number of
semester credit hours a student is taking. Other
fees, such as a Student Center Fee, a Recreational
Sports Fee, a Transcript Fee and those for student
photo identification and late registration, are for
fixed amounts. Descriptions of common fees appear
below.
The College reserves the right to change fees in
keeping with acts of the Texas Legislature and The
Texas State University System Board of Regents.

Students who expect to attend under some veterans’
benefit plan should contact the Office of Veterans’

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