Texas A&M University-Kingsville

1. What is the Online Distance Fee Waiver?
   • This waiver covers the Hospital Fee, Student Center Fee, and Rec Sports Fee; maximum $287 for long semesters or $140 for a single Summer session.
2. What is the eligibility for the Online Distance Fee Waiver?
   • Student must be taking all 600 section courses.
   • Students must have a LOCAL address type on file with the University.
   • Must reside more than 50 miles from Kingsville.
3. Where do I apply for the Online Distance Fee Waiver?
4. When is the deadline for the waiver?
   • The Spring 2024 application is now closed. Fall 2024 applications will be available in August.
5. How can I change my address?
   • Students will need to make the changes via JNET. Select the LOCAL address type and enter the address that reflects your physical location for the current term.
   • Quick Guide to Verify/Add Local Address
   • After updating the address, students may reapply immediately.
6. What if a professor granted me permission to take a face to face course/lab remotely? Do I still complete the waiver request through B&G? Am I eligible?
   • No, exceptions for alternative arrangements made with professors are not for consideration. 
   • Individual appeals will not be accepted. 
7. When will I see the waiver post to my account?
   • Once you have submitted an application, you will receive an email response within 2-3 business days after eligibility verification. If approved, you will also see the waiver posted in MoneyConnect.
   • Students who are receiving another waiver that covers the same charges will be denied upon review.
   • Please Note: A final eligibility verification will take place after application deadline. Students no longer meeting eligibility criteria may have their waiver repealed.
8. I live in (city), is that 50 miles away?
   • If you reside in the following zip codes, you will NOT qualify for the waiver:

   Zip Codes that do not qualify for the waiver

   Zip Codes that are not eligible for the waiver
   78330	78332	78335	78336	78338	78339
   78340	78341	78342	78343	78349	78351
   78352	78355	78359	78362	78363	78364
   78368	78370	78372	78373	78374	78375
   78376	78379	78380	78383	78384	78385
   78387	78390	78401	78402	78404	78405
   78406	78407	78408	78409	78410	78411
   78412	78413	78414	78415	78416	78417
   78418	78419

9. What if I have already paid these fees? What happens then?
   • If you have paid your balance in full and you receive the waiver credit, the credit amount will be reflected and a refund will be issued through BankMobile.
10. What if I already have another waiver that covers these fees? Can I get both?
    • No, waivers counter the amount of specific charges and will not apply to the same charge more than once. An administrator will deny the application if a similar waiver is already present.
11. Should I not pay these fees and wait for the waiver to credit my account?
    • It is encouraged for students to pay their account by the 1st payment deadline of each semester. If a student decides not to pay these fees, their account may still have an outstanding balance and result in a late payment fee of $35.00. Students can also enroll into a payment plan until their waiver has been processed.
12. If I enroll in 6 hours, can you tell me how much I will owe? How much will the waiver amount be?
    • Students should refer to their JPAK as it will list the amounts of each fee. JPAK fee tables can be found in JNET > Paying for College tab.
    • The maximum waiver amount given to the student is $287.00 for long semesters or $140 for a single Summer session.