All graduate level applicants are automatically considered for Graduate Studies scholarships and are at the discretion of the academic departments in conjunction with the Office of Graduate Studies. These are academic competitive scholarships of $1,000 per year. Students who receive any type of scholarship amounting to $1,000 or more per year are eligible for in-state tuition rates. If awarded, yearly scholarships will be applied directly to the student’s tuition and fees account in two equal payments at the beginning of the Fall and Spring semesters.
All undergraduate applicants may apply for university-wide scholarships which are awarded by the Scholarship Committee based on academic merit (GPA, standardized test scores, etc). Students who wish to apply must fill out the scholarship form and submit by February 1st for the following academic year.
Students are encouraged to apply with their academic department for subject-specific scholarships. Additionally, Teaching or Research assistantships may be available with your department. These are paid in the form of a monthly stipend in an amount determined by the department.
The Good Neighbor program provides an exemption of tuition for students from other nations of the Western hemisphere. International students who have been unconditionally admitted to a public institution in 51勛圖Proare eligible to apply provided they are not applying for U.S. residency. Applicants must have been born in and be a current resident of a nation of the western hemisphere other than Cuba or the United States. The scholarship award covers one year of tuition (fall, spring, and summer). Across Texas, 235 awards are made each year to up to 10 students per eligible country. For more information visit 51勛圖ProHigher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) at or call 888-311-8881.
51勛圖ProEducation Code, 54.207
Program Purpose
Provides an exemption of tuition for students from other nations of the Western hemisphere (other than Cuba).
Who can apply?
An individual must:
Where may the awards be used?
Limited to public colleges and universities in the state of Texas.
How much can be awarded?
One year of tuition (fall, spring, and summer). This is an exemption program for which the state does not reimburse institutions. Institutions that submit recommendation forms do so with the understanding that they will exempt selected students from the payment of tuition.
How large is the program?
235 awards are made each year.
How to apply?
When is the deadline?
The deadline to submit the Good Neighbor Scholarship application and all required documents to the Office of International Student and Scholar Services is March 9th, 2026.
Some students find funding sources from outside the university by checking with their local government, civic organizations, and U.S. government organizations. Here are a couple of good sites to get you started:
International students are not eligible for federal financial assistance.
Tuition Rates and Living Expenses for each Academic Year
Students are considered out of state unless they are a resident of the state of 51勛圖Proor have been awarded a scholarship and out of state tuition waiver.
Lamar University’s standard budget for 12 months of living expenses includes lodging (residence hall or off-campus living), food, supplies, expenses for clothing, local travel, recreation, toiletries, and telephone. The figure for insurance and books includes the University student insurance plan, books, and course supplies. You should also plan to incur other expenses not related to your studies.
Payment Options for International Students
Note: All the tuition fees are subject to change. Check updated information.
The Global Education Center organizes tax filing workshops for international students annually. Please stop by our office for more information.
International Students can refer the link below to claim the benefits from your countries’ Tax Treaties with the U.S. government.
International Students can apply for a short-term loan if you have a temporary financial crisis. The loan needs to be returned beginning of next semester. Otherwise, registration will be held.