1. (a) Satisfactory Academic Progress. A student who receives an exemption under this subchapter during a semester or term at an institution of higher education may continue to receive the exemption only if the student maintains a grade point average that satisfies the institution's grade point average requirement for making satisfactory academic progress toward a degree or certificate, unless granted a hardship waiver by the institution in accordance with §13.464 of this subchapter (relating to Hardship Provisions).

2. (b) Re-Establishing Eligibility. If on the completion of any semester or term a student fails to meet the grade point average requirement described by subsection (a) of this section, the student may not receive the exemption during the following semester or term. The student may become eligible to receive an exemption in a subsequent semester or term if the student:

   1. (1) completes a semester or term during which the student is not eligible for the exemption;
   2. (2) meets the grade point average requirement described by paragraph (b)(1) of this section; and
   3. (3) meets all other eligibility requirements for the exemption.
3. (c) The institution shall calculate a student's grade point average in accordance with §22.10 of this title (relating to Grade Point Average Calculations for Satisfactory Academic Progress).
4. (d) Applicability. The provisions of this section do not apply to waivers, as defined in §13.460 of this subchapter (relating to Definitions) or to the exemptions authorized by Texas Education Code, §§54.217; 54.341(a-2)(1)(A), (B), (C), or (D) and (b)(1)(A), (B), (C), or (D); 54.342; 54.366; or 54.367.

Source Note:The provisions of this §13.463 adopted to be effective November 13, 2025, 50 TexReg 7253.