Yes, FERPA permits Texas State to disclose education records to a parent who claims the student as a federal tax dependent, although the university is permitted rather than required to do so.
Who is the local Realtor for Texas State?
Russ Ethridge of eXp Realty, LLC is the CollegeHousing.ai real estate contact for Texas State University.
How can I schedule a callback with Russ?
Use Schedule a Callback and include your preferred day and time, housing plan and contact details. You can also call 512-676-7479. Appointment availability is confirmed with the professional.
How should I compare renting and buying?
Compare the complete housing arrangements, upfront cash, monthly costs, expected time near campus and plan after graduation. The rent-vs-buy calculator provides an editable illustration.
Who can help review financing?
Matt Dean of NEXA Lending, NMLS #227603, is the financing contact. Share the property, intended occupancy and your assumptions for an eligibility review.
Is CollegeHousing.ai affiliated with Texas State?
CollegeHousing.ai and the local professionals are independent of Texas State University.
How do I confirm current property availability?
Ask Russ for current properties that fit your budget and timing. Confirm availability, price, lease or sale terms, and the specific address before making plans.
Who must live on campus at Texas State?
Students who finished high school within the 12 months before their admission semester must live on campus, regardless of age or credit hours. Check the exemption process before signing a private lease.
Is a second year on campus required?
No. Current residents are not required to stay for a second year. Returning and transfer spaces are limited; an interest-list request does not guarantee a room.
How long does a Texas State housing contract last?
A signed contract covers the full academic year, whether residence was required or optional. Read its cancellation and refund terms before committing.
How do I request a housing accommodation?
Submit the accommodation request to Disability Services and also submit a housing contract. Disability Services reviews the request and recommends the room-type accommodation to Housing.
Should I request an exemption before signing a housing contract?
Yes. The exemption process applies before a housing contract is submitted. Once you have a contract, use the cancellation request process instead.
Can my student commute from a parent’s home?
Texas State allows requests to commute from a parent or legal guardian’s permanent home within 50 driving miles. Submit the required exemption documentation; another relative’s address is not automatically eligible.
When should an exemption request be submitted?
Submit a complete request at least three weeks before new-student orientation. A late or incomplete request may delay class registration.
What is the advance rent payment?
The housing-contract process normally requires $300 in advance rent, later credited to the student’s bill. Admissions can confirm whether a waiver or deferral applies.
What are some 2026–27 campus housing prices?
Published semester examples are $3,660 for an Alamito shared room, $3,975 for a Chautauqua shared room, and $5,380 for a bedroom in a two-bedroom Bobcat Village apartment. Compare the assigned room type and add any separate meal-plan charges.
Who can live in Balcones or Cypress?
These university apartment communities are reserved for upper-division students who have satisfied the first-year housing requirement. The pricing guide lists apartment-style rates separately from residence halls.
Who helps with roommate problems or a lockout?
Bring roommate concerns to the Resident Assistant or Residence Director. For a lockout, contact the hall’s front desk or its after-hours on-call number.
Can I request another room after moving in?
Room-change requests begin after the twelfth class day. Housing reviews the student’s needs and available space; a request does not guarantee a new assignment.
How should I compare a rental’s Bobcat Shuttle connection?
Find the actual stop, route and class-time timetable. Daytime, evening, night, Saturday and summer services differ. Allow time to walk from your home to the stop and from the campus stop to your building.
Does Uber Kyle provide a subsidized commute to Texas State?
No. Since July 1, 2026, local voucher trips must begin and end inside Kyle city limits. A trip to the San Marcos campus falls outside that local service area. Price your campus commute separately.
Where can students start an off-campus search?
Texas State’s Off-Campus Living page links to housing and roommate resources. Use these alongside a property visit, a complete cost comparison and a review of the specific lease.
Can parents access a college student's education records if the student is our tax dependent?
FERPA allows a postsecondary institution to disclose education records without the eligible student's consent to a parent who claims the student as a dependent for federal income-tax purposes. This is a permitted exception, not automatic unrestricted access; Texas State may require documentation and apply its own verification process.
Does FERPA still apply if my Texas State student is only 17?
FERPA rights transfer to an eligible student when the student turns 18 or attends a postsecondary institution at any age. A 17-year-old Texas State student therefore generally controls access to college education records, subject to FERPA's permitted disclosure exceptions.
Can the college contact parents during a serious health or safety emergency?
In a serious health or safety emergency, FERPA permits Texas State to disclose relevant information to parents or other appropriate parties when the institution determines the information is necessary to protect the student or others. This exception is circumstance-specific and does not create routine parental access.
San Marcos housing and daily-life considerations
San Marcos puts the campus, downtown streets and Bobcat Shuttle network in one city. Compare the actual walk or shuttle stop for each home; the published routes and service hours vary by day and semester.
Test the full trip at your class times. Check the late return and weekend plan. Compare lease duration, parking and the complete monthly bill.
Kyle housing and daily-life considerations
Kyle is a separate housing search with a commute to San Marcos. The city’s local Uber Kyle vouchers cover trips within Kyle, so the campus journey needs its own transport plan and budget.
Time the drive for your regular campus arrival. Add parking, fuel or the full rideshare fare. Check the home’s jurisdiction and exact service address.
Hays County housing and daily-life considerations
A county-wide search covers more than one city or neighborhood. Compare the exact address, daily route, utility services and property flood information; a lower-risk mapped zone does not mean flooding is impossible.
Review the county floodplain information for the exact property. Confirm water, wastewater and internet service before committing. Compare the actual commute and recurring costs.
Sources & editorial context
University housing information is organized from the linked sources, with its original review date shown. Rates, deadlines and availability can change; use the applicable academic year and check the source before committing. CollegeHousing.ai is independent of Texas State University.
Get help with your next decision
Russ Ethridge, REALTOR® at eXp Realty, LLC, is the local real estate contact. Matt Dean, NEXA Lending, NMLS #227603, is the financing contact.