(a) Each institution is required to adopt a policy
to allow a student who fails to maintain a grade point average as
required by §21.2273(b)(1) of this title (relating to Eligibility
Requirements) to receive an exemption in another semester or term
on a showing of hardship or other good cause, including:
(1) a showing of a severe illness or other debilitating
condition that could affect the student's academic performance;
(2) an indication that the student is responsible for
the care of a sick, injured, or needy person and that the student's
provision of care could affect the student's academic performance;
(3) the student's active duty or other service in the
United States armed forces or the student's active duty in the Texas
National Guard; or
(4) any other cause considered acceptable by the institution.
(b) An institution may, on a showing of good cause,
permit an undergraduate to receive an exemption or waiver although
he or she has completed a number of semester credit hours that is
considered excessive under §21.2273(b)(2) of this title.
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