Peace Officers Enrolled in Certain Courses

Exemption applies to tuition and laboratory fees.

Eligibility

Eligible students are those who:

• apply for the exemption at least one week before the last date of SFA's regular registration period for the applicable term
• are employed as a peach officer by the state of Texas or by a political subdivision of Texas
• are enrolled in an undergraduate program, including certificate, associate or bachelor's degrees leading to a law enforcement-related or criminal justice certificate or degree
  • view accredited peace officer programs
• enroll in classes for which SFA receives tax support (for example, a course that doesn't depend solely on student tuition and fees to cover its costs)
• make satisfactory academic progress toward your degree as determined by SFA
• and have not previously attempted semester credit hours for the same courses from another Texas higher education public institution while classified as a resident student for tuition purposes in excess of the maximum number specified in Texas Education Code 61.0595 (a).

View Texas Education Code § 54.3531 for full details.

Continuation requirements

If on the completion of any semester or term you fail to meet the GPA requirements described in SFA's policy regarding eligibility for financial aid or have reached the excessive hour rule limits, you may not receive the exemption for the next semester or term in which you enroll.

Read additional requirements to maintain eligibility.

How to apply

Upload proof of employment letter as a paid peace officer using the directions below:

1. Login to mySFA.
2. Select "Billing" from the navigation.
3. Locate the "Billing Information" box.
4. Click the "Upload Contract / Exemption Paperwork" link.
5. Select "Other Exemption" from the drop-down menu.
6. Upload the letter.