Excessive Hours

Students should take care when selecting additional courses to be transferred toward a Baccalaureate degree. Texas State Law (HB 1172) allows an institution to charge the equivalent of out of state tuition for credit hours taken beyond the state limits. State limits are:

For students entering public Texas institutions Fall 1999 - Summer 2006 who attempt 45 hours beyond what is required for Baccalaureate degree (120 hours). For students entering Fall 2006 and thereafter who attempt 30 hours beyond the hours required for a Baccalaureate degree. It is recommended that students take minimal hours beyond degree requirements to avoid possible higher tuition charges at the institution to which they are transferring.