Excessive Hours Appeals

Appeals for the excessive hours fee will be granted under limited circumstances. To begin the appeals process, please fill out and submit the appeals form at the link below by the appropriate deadline. 

*The appeal form for Fall and Spring will be available in late March prior to registration. 

Table of appeals deadline for each semester, including priority and appeal submission dates.

Semester Priority Deadline Deadline to Submit an Appeal
Spring 2026 January 5, 2026 February 4, 2026
Summer I 2026 May 18, 2026 June 04, 2026
Summer II 2026 June 22, 2026 July 09, 2026
Fall 2026 August 10, 2026 September 09, 2026

 *Students who submit all required documentation by the Priority Deadline, the committee will render a decision prior to the payment due date for that semester.

The appeals process may include an interview at the discretion of the Appeals Committee.  Once completed, please submit the form and all required documentation electronically to excesshours@tamucc.edu.  Documentation supporting the request must be submitted with the Appeals Form for it to be considered.

For questions related to the Excessive Hours Appeals Form, please email excesshours@tamucc.edu

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