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Petition to Waive Charges for Exceeding 30 45 SCH above the Degree 2026

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The document outlines the process for students at the University of Texas San Antonio to petition for a waiver of higher tuition charges due to exceeding 30/45 semester credit hours above their degree requirements. It specifies that students can request this waiver based on documented extenuating circumstances such as acute medical issues, disabilities, or other hardships. The petition must include supporting documentation and is subject to university policies. Approved petitions will not reimburse past tuition but will allow students to complete their degrees without incurring additional charges.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Petition to Waive Charges for Exceeding 30/45 SCH above the Degree in the editor.
Begin by entering your personal information in the 'COMPLETED BY STUDENT' section. Fill in your name, myUTSA ID, phone number, email address, and current major.
In the statement section, clearly indicate that you request a waiver of the higher tuition rate for excess hours. Attach your supporting documentation as specified.
Initial next to each category that applies to your circumstances (A. Acute Medical, B. Disability, C. Other Extraordinary Circumstance/Hardship) to confirm your eligibility.
Select the effective semester for your petition by marking FALL, SPRING, or SUMMER and enter the year.
Sign and date the form at the bottom of the page before submitting it along with all required documents.

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What is the 170 hour rule in Texas?

Section 61.0595 of the Texas Education Code directs the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to withhold formula funding for students who have previously attempted 170 or more semester credit hours for courses taken at any institution of higher education while classified as a resident of Texas for tuition purposes

What is the 150 hour rule for UTSA?

Maximum Time Frames. The number of semester credit hours you may attempt cannot exceed 150% of the number of semester credit hours required for graduation in your program of study, as published in the university catalogs.

What is the excessive hours rule in Texas?

Laws That Regulate Student Course Load Senate Bill 345, the 45 Plus Hour Rule, stipulates that a student taking more than 45 hours over the minimum required for their undergraduate degree will be required to pay tuition at a rate higher than the rate charged for regular resident undergraduate tuition.

What is the 30 45 hour rule in Texas?

This is known as the 30hr/45hr rule or excessive hours. An average degree in TX is 120 completed hours. You may attend at your reduced tuition rate up to 30 hours above this number of attempted hours (150 hours total on most occasions).

What is the 99 hour rule?

A resident doctoral student who has a total of 100 or more semester credit hours of doctoral work at an institution of higher education is required to pay nonresident doctoral tuition rates.

What is the law for full-time hours in Texas?

Full-time employees are those who are regularly assigned to work at least 40 hours each week. Part-time employees are those who are regularly assigned to work less than full-time.

What is the 3 peat rule at UTSA?

3-peat, 30-Hour or 45-Hour Charge Appeals The 3-peat charges occur when you attempt to take the same class a third time. Students must complete their degree requirements within 150 semester credit hours. If you go over this limit, you will be charged 30-hour or 45-hour charges.

How many times can you take a class at UTSA?

Three-Attempt Policy. Should a student attempt a class three or more times (including W grades), the student will be assessed an additional fee above normal tuition.

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