Educational Pathways for Firefighting Professionals
Earn credit for your commitment to your career. You’ve put in the time and energy to become a firefighter. Now you can earn up to 26 college credits that can be applied towards an Associate Degree in Fire Science Technology.
Looking for more? Transfer your earned credits towards a Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership and take advantage of one of the most affordable Bachelor's Degrees in Texas.
Pathway Details
Tuition Exemption for Firefighters Enrolled in Fire Science Courses
This program provides an exemption from tuition and laboratory fees to eligible persons employed as firefighters by a political subdivision of this state or who are active members of an eligible organized volunteer fire department in this state. Texas Education Code, § 54.353
Visit Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for more information.
Contact Fire Science Program
Department Chair
Victor Valdez
Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence 1.002C
956-872-4201
Program Questions/Inquiries Contact
Glenda Salinas
Guided Pathway Specialist
Technology A-109
956-872-6259
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