EAE

Are graduate students eligible for the Educational Aide Exceptions (EAE)?
	Answer
	Yes, graduate students are eligible for EAE.

For Summer EAE applications – can the student choose which method to determine need, FAFSA or AGI?

No, the institution will determine which method will be used, based on the information provided. 

How does a student qualify for the EAE?

Be a Texas Resident

2.     Show financial need through the FAFSA or based on the AGI method from their current taxes:

a.     AGI Limits are established annually by THECB.  For the 2009-2010 year they are:

                                                             i.      Single Independent Student - $30,902 or less

                                                           ii.      Married Independent Student -  $61,806 or less

                                                        iii.      Dependent Student - $61,806 or less

3.     Have been employed as an educational aide for at least one out of the past five school years, or as a substitute teacher for 180 days out of the past five school years preceding the term or semester for which the student is awarded his or her initial exemption. 

4.     Be employed in some capacity by a school district in Texas during the full term for which the student receives the award unless granted a hardship waiver as adescrived in Section 21.1089 of this title (relating to Hardship Provision).

5.     The exemption can be received at more than one institution

6.     Enroll in any number of hours.

7.     Enroll in courses leading to teacher certification.

8.     Register for the Selective Service or be exempt from this requirement.

9.     Meet academic requirements established by the college or university (except max credit hours).

How many credit hours are students required to take for EAE?

There is no minimum credit hour requirement for EAE.

How much money can a student get for an Educational Aide Excemption (EAE)?

The exemption pays all tuition and mandatory fees.  Payment is applied to the student account.  Students are responsible for payment of course fees.

If a student is considered a Dependent Student on the FAFSA and is a tax filer, can the student use the Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) method to have an EAE form certified?