Tuition and Fee Plans
First-time Texas resident undergraduate students have two payment options for tuition and fee plans when entering Tarleton State University. Students must choose between a guaranteed (fixed) tuition and fee rate plan for the first four years of attendance at Tarleton, or a variable plan that will increase annually.
At the time of first time registration, a selection box will appear for option selection. Choose the preferred option, confirm acceptance of financial notices, and then move on to registration. When making your selection, an explanatory document on the Guaranteed Tuition Plan is available for review. Although plans may be changed after registration, the last day to change options is August , when financial aid is disbursed.
- Guaranteed Rate Plan
These rates are fixed for the duration of a student's four-year term. After the four-year term, the student rates will change and increase to the rate of the current variable plan.
- Based on a fixed charge that is provided whenever a Texas resident undergraduate student registers for the first time.
- Not offered for non-resident students or graduate or doctoral students.
- Location-specific fees are not covered by these plans and are subject to change with Board of Regents approval.
- Variable Rate Plan
These rates are subject to change on an annual basis in accordance to the Higher Education Price Index (HEPI) and other Board Approved tuition rate changes. However, costs may vary based on actual enrolled course and degree program chosen.
- Location-specific fees are not covered by these plans and are subject to change with Board of Regents approval
- Most attractive for those students who plan to attend for two terms or less, and do not plan to attend for the full four-year graduation cycle
- Factors that may cause the rate increase to be higher than the initial HEPI change include Board approved tuition rate changes or changes to other fees charged by the university
Additional Information
The guaranteed and variable rate plans for 2020 - 2021 do not affect undergraduates who are already enrolled, as they are on an existing guaranteed plan. The only exception will be students whose rate is expiring; in which case, the student will be moved to a new rate plan based on the terms of their guarantee.
