Could my student owe both UT Austin housing and an off-campus lease at the same time?
DIRECT ANSWER
Yes. A student can owe both obligations if an off-campus lease is signed before the UT residence-hall obligation has ended or a release is approved.
UT's 2026-27 guidance treats the residence-hall contract as continuing through May 4, 2027 after key acceptance. An off-campus lease is a separate agreement and does not itself release the student from UT housing. Families should obtain written UT release confirmation before signing replacement housing.
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