17³Ô¹ÏÍø Firefighter Tuition Waiver
17³Ô¹ÏÍø Firefighter Tuition Waiver at UT Health San Antonio
Firefighters—whether employed or serving as volunteers—may be eligible for a full tuition waiver under 17³Ô¹ÏÍø Education Code 54.353 when taking courses at UT Health San Antonio, provided they serve within a political subdivision of 17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Employment: Paid firefighter employed by a 17³Ô¹ÏÍø political subdivision OR active volunteer firefighter for at least one year
- Credentials: Appropriate firefighter or EMS credentialing
- Admission: Must be accepted into the fully online Bachelor of Science in Emergency Health Sciences (EHS) program
- Academic Progress: Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA
Application Process
To use the waiver while enrolled in the B.S. in Emergency Health Sciences program at 17³Ô¹ÏÍø, follow these steps after you are admitted and registered:
1. Complete the Waiver Form
- Download the official Firefighter Tuition Exemption Request Form from the .
- Must be submitted on your department or agency’s letterhead.
2. Prepare Documentation
- Proof of employment as a paid firefighter or one year of active volunteer service with advanced/state certification.
- Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements (minimum 2.0 GPA).
3. Submit the Form
- Email the completed form to VSFA@uthscsa.edu before the census date of the semester.
- Forms submitted before admission or registration will not be processed.
4. Processing
- VSFA will verify eligibility and forward the approved form to the Registrar and Bursar.
- Tuition and eligible fees will be waived and reflected on your student account.
5. Renew Annually
- A new waiver must be submitted each academic year you wish to use the benefit.
Questions? Contact Veteran Services & Financial Aid at VFSA@uthscsa.edu