Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT) reserves the right to change fees in keeping with acts of the Texas Legislature and The Texas State University System (TSUS) Board of Regents.
Tuition
Tuition is based upon the number of semester credit hours for which students register and is determined by the student's classification as a Texas resident or a Non-Texas resident.
Determination of legal residence for tuition purposes is determined by the statutes of the State of Texas by the Office of Admissions. The current rate is $80.00 per semester credit hour for Texas residents and $500.00 per semester credit hour for Non-Texas residents.
Residency Status
A student's state of residency is determined prior to his or her first enrollment in accordance with rules and regulations established by the Texas State Legislature and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). Texas law specifies that if there is any question as to the student's right to classification as a resident of Texas, it is the student's responsibility to 1) have his or her classification officially determined, and 2) to register under the proper classification. It is also the student's responsibility to notify the institution if his or her residency classification changes. Classification will follow the guidelines in the Texas Education Code, Title 3. Detailed information on residency is available in Student Services in the Eagles' Nest.
Tuition for Students with Excessive Credit Hours
In accordance with Senate Bill 345, any student who has attempted forty-five (45) or more non-remedial, academic semester credit hours beyond the minimum number of semester credit hours required for completion of a baccalaureate degree program may be subject to non-resident tuition rates at a public four-year or health-related institution in Texas. These provisions affect students who initially enrolled as undergraduate students in any public institution of higher education after the Fall 1999 semester. Additional information may be found on the LIT website at www.lit.edu, under Tuition and Fees.
Louisiana Resident Exemptions
Residents of Louisiana who enroll at Lamar Institute of Technology are eligible to pay in-state tuition.
Payment of Fees
A student is not registered until all fees are paid in full or the student has paid the equivalent of a down payment on the installment plan (if available). Payment may be made in person at the LIT Cashier's Office or online. Students may log on to Self Service BANNER to make electronic payments through the TouchNet system. Payment may be made by check, Master Card/Visa/Discover/AMEX, money order or currency. Checks and money orders should be made payable to Lamar Institute of Technology and will be accepted subject to final payment. The college will not accept counter checks, post-dated checks, credit card checks or altered checks. Excess payments will be refunded via direct deposit. Students on a "cash-only" basis will be restricted from paying by personal check.
Payment Amounts
Payment in Full. Students who have paid all their tuition and fees or entered into an approved payment arrangement for the semester will be registered for classes.
Tuition and Fee Refunds
Refunds are calculated as a percentage of total fees assessed, not as a percentage of partial payments on installments. Refunds are generally processed two (2) weeks after the 12th class day for fall and spring semesters or the 4th class day for summer sessions.
Refund for Dropped Courses
Students who drop courses during the drop period will receive a refund on tuition and fees, based on the following schedule:
| Sixteen Week Semester (Fall and Spring Semesters) |
| During class days: |
| During class days: One through twelve |
100% of total fees |
| After the twelfth class day |
0% of total fees |
| Twelve Week Semester (Fall Late Start & Spring Late Start) |
| During class days: |
| One through twelve |
100% of total fees |
| After the twelfth class day |
0% of total fees |
| Eight Week Semester (Fall 1 and 2, Spring 1 and 2) |
| During class days: |
| One through twelve |
100% of total fees |
| After the twelfth class day |
0% of total fees |
| Six Week Semester (Summer I, II, and III) |
| During class days: |
| One through four |
100% of total fees |
| After the fourth class day |
0% of total fees |
| Mini Semester |
| During class days: |
| One through three |
100% of total fees |
| After the third class day |
0% of total fees |
In order to receive a refund for dropped courses, a student must remain enrolled in the college. If a student withdraws, after having previously dropped one or more courses, no refunds will be given for the dropped course(s). Students should review Six Drop Rule to understand the limits regarding dropped courses.
Refund for Withdrawal
Students officially withdrawing during the refund period will receive a refund for tuition, Student Center Fee, Student Services Fee, course fee, Library Use Fee, and Technology Service Fee according to the refund schedule below.
Sixteen Week Semester (Fall and Spring Semesters)
| Prior to the: |
| First day of class |
100% of total fees (less $15 matriculation fee). |
| During class days: |
| One through five |
80% of total fees |
| Six through ten |
70% of total fees |
| Eleven through fifteen |
50% of total fees |
| Sixteen through twenty |
25% of total fees |
| After the twentieth class day |
0% of total fees |
Twelve Week Semester (Fall and Spring Late Start)
| Prior to the: |
| First day of class |
100% of total fees (less $15 matriculation fee). |
| During class days: |
| One through five |
80% of total fees |
| Six through ten |
70% of total fees |
| Eleven through fifteen |
50% of total fees |
| Sixteen through twenty |
25% of total fees |
| After the twentieth class day |
0% of total fees |
Eight Week Semester (Fall 2 and 3, Spring 2 and 3)
| Prior to the: |
| First day of class |
100% of total fees (less $15 matriculation fee). |
| During class days: |
| One through three |
80% of total fees |
| Four through six |
50% of total fees |
| After the sixth class day |
0% of total fees |
Six Week Semester (Summer I, II, & III Semesters)
| Prior to the: |
| First day of class |
100% of total fees (less $15 matriculation fee). |
| During class days: |
| One through three |
80% of total fees |
| Four through six |
50% of total fees |
| After the sixth class day |
0% of total fees |
Mini Semesters
| Prior to the: |
| First day of class |
100% of total fees (less $15 matriculation fee). |
| During class days: |
| One |
80% of total fees |
| Two |
50% of total fees |
| After the second class day |
0% of total fees |
The $10 property deposit is refundable upon written request by the student to the Cashier's Office.
Withdrawing from the college does not relieve the student of any financial obligations under the Installment Payment Program or for any student loans as these are the student's legal financial commitments.
NOTE: Students withdrawing from the college are required to surrender their student identification card and their parking permit. Also, withdrawal from the college precludes the student from receiving a refund for dropped courses.
Summary of Registration Expenses
Each student must plan a budget carefully. It is possible to attend the college on a modest sum and yet participate in most of the college's programs. To assist in planning registration expenses, the following estimates are furnished as a guide:
Texas resident enrolled in fifteen (15) Semester Credit Hours (Fall and Spring Semesters)*
| Tuition |
$1200 |
| Student Services Fee |
$75 |
| Student Center Fee |
$30 |
| Property Deposit |
$10 |
| Institutional Service Fee |
$465 |
| Parking Fee (if parking) |
$60 |
| Books (estimated) |
$400 |
| |
$2240 |
Texas resident enrolled in six (6) Semester Credit Hours (Fall and Spring Semesters)*
| Tuition |
$480 |
| Student Services Fee |
$30 |
| Student Center Fee |
$30 |
| Property Deposit |
$10 |
| Institutional Service Fee |
$186 |
| Parking Fee (if desired) |
$60 |
| Books (estimated) |
$200 |
| |
$996 |
Tuition and fees vary with the semester credit hours taken, so the total may differ from the estimate.
*Tuition rate per semester credit hour is $80.00 for Texas residents and $500.00 per semester credit hour for Non-Texas residents.
Tuition, Fall 2024/Spring 2025
| SCH |
Texas Resident Tuition |
Non-Texas Resident Tuition |
Institutional Service Fee |
Student Services Fee |
Student Center Fee |
Total Texas Resident |
Total Non-Texas Resident |
| 1 |
$80.00 |
$500.00 |
$31.00 |
$5.00 |
$30.00 |
$146.00 |
$566.00 |
| 2 |
$160.00 |
$1000.00 |
$62.00 |
$10.00 |
$30.00 |
$262.00 |
$1102.00 |
| 3 |
$240.00 |
$1500.00 |
$93.00 |
$15.00 |
$30.00 |
$378.00 |
$1638.00 |
| 4 |
$320.00 |
$2000.00 |
$124.00 |
$20.00 |
$30.00 |
$494.00 |
$2174.00 |
| 5 |
$400.00 |
$2500.00 |
$155.00 |
$25.00 |
$30.00 |
$610.00 |
$2710.00 |
| 6 |
$480.00 |
$3000.00 |
$186.00 |
$30.00 |
$30.00 |
$726.00 |
$3246.00 |
| 7 |
$560.00 |
$3500.00 |
$217.00 |
$35.00 |
$30.00 |
$842.00 |
$3782.00 |
| 8 |
$640.00 |
$4000.00 |
$248.00 |
$40.00 |
$30.00 |
$958.00 |
$4318.00 |
| 9 |
$720.00 |
$4500.00 |
$279.00 |
$45.00 |
$30.00 |
$1074.00 |
$4854.00 |
| 10 |
$800.00 |
$5000.00 |
$310.00 |
$50.00 |
$30.00 |
$1190.00 |
$5390.00 |
| 11 |
$880.00 |
$5500.00 |
$341.00 |
$55.00 |
$30.00 |
$1306.00 |
$5926.00 |
| 12 |
$960.00 |
$6000.00 |
$372.00 |
$60.00 |
$30.00 |
$1422.00 |
$6462.00 |
| 13 |
$1040.00 |
$6500.00 |
$403.00 |
$65.00 |
$30.00 |
$1538.00 |
$6998.00 |
| 14 |
$1120.00 |
$7000.00 |
$434.00 |
$70.00 |
$30.00 |
$1654.00 |
$7534.00 |
| 15 |
$1200.00 |
$7500.00 |
$465.00 |
$75.00 |
$30.00 |
$1770.00 |
$8070.00 |
| 16 |
$1280.00 |
$8000.00 |
$496.00 |
$80.00 |
$30.00 |
$1886.00 |
$8606.00 |
| 17 |
$1360.00 |
$8500.00 |
$527.00 |
$85.00 |
$30.00 |
$2002.00 |
$9142.00 |
| 18 |
$1440.00 |
$9000.00 |
$558.00 |
$90.00 |
$30.00 |
$2118.00 |
$9678.00 |
| 19 |
$1520.00 |
$9500.00 |
$589.00 |
$95.00 |
$30.00 |
$2234.00 |
$10214.00 |
| 20 |
$1600.00 |
$10000.00 |
$620.00 |
$100.00 |
$30.00 |
$2350.00 |
$10750.00 |
Parking: $60/Fall, $40/Spring. Property Deposit is a one-time fee of $10; other lab and materials fees may apply. Note: Fees are subject to change by action of the Board of Regents or the Texas State Legislature.
Tuition, Summer I, II, and III Semesters, 2025
| SCH |
Texas Resident Tuition |
Non-Texas Resident Tuition |
Institutional Service Fee |
Student Services Fee |
Student Center Fee |
Total Texas Resident |
Total Non-Texas Resident |
| 1 |
$80.00 |
$500.00 |
$31.00 |
$5.00 |
$15.00 |
$131.00 |
$551.00 |
| 2 |
$160.00 |
$1000.00 |
$62.00 |
$10.00 |
$15.00 |
$247.00 |
$1087.00 |
| 3 |
$240.00 |
$1500.00 |
$93.00 |
$15.00 |
$15.00 |
$363.00 |
$1623.00 |
| 4 |
$320.00 |
$2000.00 |
$124.00 |
$20.00 |
$15.00 |
$479.00 |
$2159.00 |
| 5 |
$400.00 |
$2500.00 |
$155.00 |
$25.00 |
$15.00 |
$595.00 |
$2695.00 |
| 6 |
$480.00 |
$3000.00 |
$186.00 |
$30.00 |
$15.00 |
$711.00 |
$3231.00 |
| 7 |
$560.00 |
$3500.00 |
$217.00 |
$35.00 |
$15.00 |
$827.00 |
$3767.00 |
| 8 |
$640.00 |
$4000.00 |
$248.00 |
$40.00 |
$15.00 |
$943.00 |
$4303.00 |
| 9 |
$720.00 |
$4500.00 |
$279.00 |
$45.00 |
$15.00 |
$1059.00 |
$4839.00 |
Parking: $20. Property Deposit is a one-time fee of $10; other lab and materials fees may apply. Note: Fees are subject to change by action of the Board of Regents or the Texas State Legislature.
Tuition, Winter Mini-Session 2024 and May Mini-Session 2025
| SCH |
Texas Resident Tuition |
Non-Texas Resident Tuition |
Institutional Services Fee |
Student Services Fee |
Student Center Fee |
Total Texas Resident |
Total Non-Texas Resident |
| 1 |
$80.00 |
$500.00 |
$31.00 |
$5.00 |
$15.00 |
$131.00 |
$551.00 |
| 2 |
$160.00 |
$1000.00 |
$62.00 |
$10.00 |
$15.00 |
$247.00 |
$1087.00 |
| 3 |
$240.00 |
$1500.00 |
$93.00 |
$15.00 |
$15.00 |
$363.00 |
$1623.00 |
| 4 |
$320.00 |
$2000.00 |
$124.00 |
$20.00 |
$15.00 |
$479.00 |
$2159.00 |
| 5 |
$400.00 |
$2500.00 |
$155.00 |
$25.00 |
$15.00 |
$595.00 |
$2695.00 |
| 6 |
$480.00 |
$3000.00 |
$186.00 |
$30.00 |
$15.00 |
$711.00 |
$3231.00 |
Course Repeat
The Texas Administrative Code, Rule 13.105 allows institutions of higher education to charge a higher tuition rate to a student who 1) repeats a course more than twice or 2) enrolls for a second time in a completed course. LIT will charge students a higher tuition for repeated courses that may not be submitted for formula funding. The tuition rate will be equal to three times the resident undergraduate rate.
A student is exempted from payment of higher tuition for any course repeated in the final semester or term before graduation if the course(s) is taken for the purpose of receiving a grade that will satisfy a degree requirement. This exemption applies for only one (1) semester.
A student is exempted from the payment of the higher tuition rate if the payment of the higher tuition rate will result in an economic hardship for the student. An economic hardship may be demonstrated if the student has been approved to receive financial aid.
The following types of hours are exempt and not subject to a higher tuition rate under the Repeated Course Policy:
- Hours for remedial and developmental courses;
- Hours for special topics courses;
- Hours from remedial and developmental courses, workforce education courses, or other courses that would not generate academic credit that could be applied to a degree at the college if the course work is within the 27 hour limit at two-year colleges;
- Hours for courses that involve different or more advanced content each time they are taken, including but not limited to, workforce education courses and manual special topics courses; and
- Hours for continuing education courses that must be repeated to retain professional certification.
The following schedule of fees is applicable to all students, including those in an audit status:
| Residency |
Cost of Instruction per Semester Credit Hour |
| Texas Resident |
$80.00 |
| Non-Texas Resident |
$500.00 |
Fees
The following fees are used to determine the total amount of tuition and fees. The total amount of the fees assessed is typical of other state colleges in Texas though specific fees will vary from college to college. Note that the estimated total tuition and fees assumes that the student is enrolled only on campus.
Book Bundle Program: $24 per credit hour - A $10 per credit hour scholarship will be awarded to students who participate in the Book Bundle Program.
Cosmetology Supply Fee: $425 per semester
Distance Education Fee: A Distance Education Fee of $20 per semester credit hour is assessed for online courses. Students registered for online courses only are not required to pay the Student Center Fee, Health Center Fee, and the Recreational Sports Center Fee if a waiver has been requested at the LIT Cashier's Office. Other fees are required by the Board of Regents or state statute and cannot be waived.
Institutional Services Fee: The Institutional Services Fee includes incidental fees combined to support the operations of the College. This combined fee includes what was once the Technology Service Fee, Identification Card Fee, and Records Fee. The current rate is $31 per semester credit hour.
Laboratory Fee: A Laboratory Fee of $10 is charged for each course with laboratory instruction.
Late Registration Fee: A charge of $10 is made for late registration or for payment after the start of the semester (not including the second or third payments under the installment plan).
Matriculation Fee: A Matriculation Fee of $15 will be incurred by students who withdraw prior to the first day of class. This $15 fee will be deducted from refunds.
Nursing and Allied Health Program Fee: $60 per semester
Parking Fee: Each student who pays the Parking Fee is issued a parking permit allowing the student to park a vehicle on campus. Parking Permits must be displayed as instructed in the official parking and traffic regulations, which are issued when the permit is purchased. Regulations are in effect 24 hours a day.
The Parking Fee is assessed when tuition and fees are paid at the Cashier's Office. Parking Fees are as follows:
| Fall Semester |
$60 |
| Spring Semester |
$40 |
| Summer Semester |
$20 |
Only one registration is required during an academic year, and a student's parking fee is honored until the end of Summer Session II.
Property Deposit: Each student is required to pay a $10 Property Deposit. Any unused portion of the $10 will be refunded upon written request after the students graduates or withdraws from LIT.
Records Fee: The Records Fee provides the student with eight transcripts each year and covers those administrative costs. This is included in the Institutional Services Fee.
Student Center Fee: The Student Center Fee supports the Setzer Student Center and its programs. The current rate is $30 per Fall and Spring Semester and $15 per summer session. Students that register for off-campus courses only are exempt from the Student Center Fee. Additional exemptions include students registered for cooperative education courses only.
Student Service Fee: The Student Service Fee supports student activities such as LIT's student government, recreational sports, the University Press, and other student services. The current rate is $5 per semester credit hour.
Technical Program Fee: $60 per semester
Technology Service Fee: The Technology Service Fee supports the administrative mainframe computer and the academic mainframe computer. This is included in the Institutional Services Fee.
Dental Hygiene Fees
The following fees are charged for services provided by the Dental Hygiene Clinic:
| General Public |
$25 |
| LIT/Lamar Students |
$15 |
| Senior Citizens (65+) |
$15 |
| X-Rays only |
$10 |
| Patients on Public Assistance |
$10 |
Fine and Breakage Fee
A Fine and Breakage Fee may be assessed to a student. Fine and Breakage Fee may be assessed by the library, police department, academic programs, and other units of LIT. Fees may be assessed to a student for breakage of equipment, damage of equipment, missing equipment, and facilities or property. A Fine and Breakage Fee must be paid before a student may re-enter the college.
The college reserves the right to make a special assessment against any student guilty of inexcusable breakage or loss of instructional equipment or other college property.
Insufficient Funds Checks
Checks written in payment of registration fees and returned to the college due to insufficient funds will result in a $25 check charge plus a late $10 late registration fee or a $15 installment penalty. Obligations paid by an insufficient funds check are considered delinquent. Students who write insufficient funds checks will be placed on a "cash only" basis.
Miscellaneous Fees
| Advanced Standing Examination (per SCH) |
$50 |
Verification of Student Identity Fees
LIT does not assess additional charges associated with verification of student identity. Students enrolled in a distance education course who use third party vendors, such as testing centers, may be required by the vendor to pay additional charges associated with verification of student identity.
Tuition and Fee Exemptions and Waivers
Students who feel they may be exempted from some fees should contact the Cashiers Office in the Beeson Building. Some examples of exemptions are:
Dual Campus Students
Students taking classes on both the LIT and Lamar University campuses will be entitled to a refund of one Student Center Fee, one Health Center Fee, and one Recreation Center Fee. The Cashier's Office should be contacted for information regarding dual campus adjustment refunds.
Municipal Firefighters
Individuals employed as a paid fire fighter by a political subdivision of the State of Texas or active members of volunteer fire departments who hold an accredited advanced certification may be exempted from tuition for courses taken as part of a Fire Science curriculum. Contact the Public Service and Safety department for additional information.
Online Courses
An additional fee of $20 per semester credit hour will be assessed for online courses. Students enrolled exclusively in online classes are not required to pay the Student Center Fee, Health Center Fee, and the Recreational Center Fee.
Peace Officer
Peace Officers enrolled in a criminal justice or law enforcement-related degree are exempted from tuition and laboratory fees for a criminal justice or law enforcement course. To receive this exemption, peace officers must meet all requirements and apply for the exemption at least one (1) week prior to the last day of registration. Contact the Public Service and Safety department for additional information.
Senior Citizen Exemption
Students older than 65 years of age are exempted from the payment of TUITION and DESIGNATED TUITION ONLY on a space-available basis for a maximum of six (6) semester credit hours per term. Seniors may also audit classes on a space-available basis. Contact Student Services for additional information. (studentserv@lit.edu)
Valedictorians
Valedictorians from accredited high schools in Texas are entitled to an exemption from payment of tuition and laboratory fees for two (2) regular semesters following graduation. Other fees are not exempt. Valedictorians should notify the Admissions Office before registering for courses. The names of valedictorians of all Texas high schools are certified by principals to the Texas Education Agency, and the list is supplied to the college for reference.
Veterans (Hazlewood)
Veterans, who at the time of entry into the Armed Forces designated Texas as a Home of Record or entered the service in Texas, served at least 181 days of Active Duty outside of training, and who are no longer eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill, known as Chapter 33 (only applicable to Veterans that served after 9/11/01), are eligible for the Hazlewood Act Exemption. This exemption waives all tuition and most student fees. This applies to those who were received an "Honorable" or "General Under Honorable Conditions" discharge. To obtain this exemption, after being accepted LIT, the required documentation must be presented to Veterans Services to verify the student Veteran is eligible. Students must provide a copy of their separation papers (DD 214) and a letter from the Veterans Administration, often referred to as a Certificate of Eligibility, stating that they have no remaining federal education entitlements (G.I. Bill).
Books, supplies, living expenses, property deposits, and student services fees are NOT covered via the Hazlewood Exemption.
Students who expect to attend under some Veterans' benefit plan should contact the Veteran Services 60 to 90 days before registration. Veterans interested in information on various LIT Programs and offerings as well as Veteran Benefits should visit the Eagles' Nest Building or email va@lit.edu.
Debt
The college is not responsible for debts contracted by individual students or student organizations and will not act as a collection agency for organizations, firms or individuals to whom students may owe bills. Students and student organizations are expected to honor contractual obligations promptly, but in case of flagrant disregard of such obligations, the Business Office or the designated representative will take appropriate action. Failure to pay all college fees by the specified date will result in suspension through the 12th week in the long semester and the 4th week in the summer term. After the 12th week in the long semester and the 4th week in the summer term, failure to pay all fees by the specified date will result in suspension at the end of the current semester and may include denial of readmission and withholding of degree. Delinquent obligations to the college will be sent to a collection agency and reported to credit bureaus. All costs of collections are paid by the student which is generally an additional 33.333% of the student's obligations to the college. Delinquent accounts must be paid at the collection agency. Payment cannot be accepted by LIT if the account has been forwarded to a collection agency.
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