I would like to move to Texas but would advice on which city to choose, real estate, etc.

[Cathy4017]

Originally Posted by roosterguy66

I was reading somewhere that some states have established some type of programs or something that allows people from neighboring states to receive a bit lower tuition. I do live in Louisiana, so I am curious if Texas has something like that, but I am having a hard time finding anything online.

Some Texas universities (Texas Tech and Sul Ross are two that I know of) have a reciprocal agreement with New Mexico counties that border Texas. They allow students from only these bordering counties to pay in-state tuition.

I hadn't thought about Louisiana, and I don't know whether there is some sort of agreement for tuition breaks. If not, you're looking at a mininum 12-month waiting period, and you'll have to provide proof of same.

[KathrynAragon]

Originally Posted by roosterguy66

would that apply to community colleges as well, though?

You'll have to go to individual websites to be sure, but generally YES.

[KathrynAragon]

Originally Posted by roosterguy66

I was reading somewhere that some states have established some type of programs or something that allows people from neighboring states to receive a bit lower tuition. I do live in Louisiana, so I am curious if Texas has something like that, but I am having a hard time finding anything online.

You really need to go to each individual school's website and look up their residency requirements for both instate rates AND tuition assistance plans. They vary, but generally speaking, you are going to have to live in Texas for at least 12 months to avoid paying out of state tuition. Maybe longer if you need tuition assistance. There are a few schools that make some exceptions for residents of neighboring states but those tend to be close to those state lines.

In other words, don't move here with plans to attend college without doing your homework on the front end, or you may be in for a very rude awakening.

[High_Plains_Retired]

Originally Posted by Cathy4017

Some Texas universities (Texas Tech and Sul Ross are two that I know of) have a reciprocal agreement with New Mexico counties that border Texas. They allow students from only these bordering counties to pay in-state tuition.

Eastern New Mexico also gives in-state tuition to folks living in Texas within 135 of Portales, NM. Portales is about 100 miles from Lubbock.

[BigDGeek]

Originally Posted by roosterguy66

would that apply to community colleges as well, though?

Yes. You also have to be a resident of the county where the CC is located, at least for public institutions around here. I'm in Dallas County and I'd pay higher tuition if I wanted to take classes at Collin County Community College.

Originally Posted by KathrynAragon

You really need to go to each individual school's website and look up their residency requirements for both instate rates AND tuition assistance plans. They vary, but generally speaking, you are going to have to live in Texas for at least 12 months to avoid paying out of state tuition. Maybe longer if you need tuition assistance. There are a few schools that make some exceptions for residents of neighboring states but those tend to be close to those state lines.

In other words, don't move here with plans to attend college without doing your homework on the front end, or you may be in for a very rude awakening.

Yup...and some schools won't count the time spent as a student towards residency either. So better make damn sure you're a resident prior to matriculating!

[ImOnFiya]

Move to Austin. The city of full of young people with UT, ACC, and Texas State in San Marcos 20 miles south. Especially in central, near south, and east Austin. You are nearly tripping over young people!