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Page | 37EmploymentEmployment opportunities under the Federal College Work-Study Program and other employment programs of theCollege are available to LSC-PA students as part of the financial assistance program. (See the Human Resources Office)The College, local businesses and industries provide a number of part-time jobs which allow students to earn part orall of these expenses while attending the College.ValedictoriansValedictorians from accredited Texas high schools are entitled to an exemption from payment of tuition for the tworegular semesters immediately after graduation.Fees are not exempt. During registration, valedictorians should report to the Admissions Office for fee adjustments.Valedictorians of all Texas high schools are certified by principals to the Texas Education Agency. The College receivesthe list for reference.Students with Disabilities (Vocational Rehabilitation)The Texas Rehabilitation Commission offers help with tuition and non-refundable fees to students who have certaindisabling conditions, provided their vocational objectives have been approved by a TRC Counselor. Examples of suchconditions are orthopedic deformities, emotional disorders, diabetes, epilepsy, heart conditions, etc.Other services are available to help handicapped students become employable. Application for such service should bemade at the Texas Rehabilitation Commission, 5860 Ninth Avenue, Port Arthur, Texas 77642.Lamar State College-Port Arthur’s Student Government Association serves as The Voice for theStudents and represents students’ interests with celebrations and special events. Students aboveenjoy a Mariachi band during Cinco de Mayo.