How do I re-authorize a parent/guardian of a student at Texas A&M?
If a student re-enrolls at Texas A&M, the student may re-authorize the parent/guardian by following the instructions on Help Desk Central's website. Parents/Guardians of former students may still contact the Texas A&M University Registrar's Office to obtain information on their former student.
What is Texas A&M University payment processing services?
Texas A&M University's Payment Processing Services assists students and parents with processing of tuition and fees billings, refunds, waivers, and exemptions. In addition, our team accepts payments for: Tuition, fees, and posted charges
What happens to my parent/guardian's Howdy account when I leave Texas A&M University?
Once a student is no longer enrolled at Texas A&M University, a parent's/guardian's Howdy account will be inactivated. If a student re-enrolls at Texas A&M University, the student may re-activate the parent/guardian Howdy accounts by following the aforementioned steps to authorize the parent/guardian access.
How can parents/guardians access their student's information online?
Before parents/guardians can access their student's information online, their student must set up Parent/Guardian Access in the Howdy web portal. Parents/Guardians should never log in with their student's NetID and password. Student accounts are locked when suspicious activity, such as concurrent logins from two locations, is detected.
Why Texas A&M?
Maybe you are about to become an Aggie parent for the first time, or maybe you've been one for years.
Parents' Gateway
As a parent, you are just as much a part of the Texas A&M family as your student. We want to make sure that you feel welcome and involved in your child's life here on campus.
New Student Conferences
New Student Conferences are two-day orientation periods for all new Aggies and their families.
Tour Aggieland Virtually
See what campus is like before making your official visit by taking a tour and experiencing Texas A&M online.
Health & Safety
We're committed to keeping everyone on our campus — students, faculty, staff, and visitors — healthy and safe. From the University Police Department to Student Health Services, meeting the health-related and personal needs of our campus community is one of our top priorities.
Connecting you to Texas A&M
It is a violation of university regulations, state laws, and federal laws if you gain or help others gain unauthorized access to the Howdy portal. If unauthorized access or use is gained, you will be subject to university disciplinary action and criminal prosecution, to the fullest extent of the law.
Trouble logging in?
Howdy is a web portal created for applicants and admitted students, current and former students, parents/guardians, faculty and staff of Texas A&M University campuses in College Station, Galveston and Qatar. For more information, see these FAQs . To log in to Howdy, you must have a NetID and password.
Forgot your password
If you forgot your password and have set up Self-Service Password Reset, visit https://services.tamu.edu/password-reset/ to reset your password.
Our Dallas site Is now OPen!
A&M-Commerce at Dallas is now open. Students will now have the opportunity to take classes at our new site located at 8750 North Central Expressway.
We are committed to our DACA and Undocumented students
We are committed to the personal success and well-being of each member of our Lion family, and this page is intended to help you access the support and resources you need to succeed in your academic and personal life. You belong at A&M-Commerce, and we are here to lend a helping hand.
Parent and Family Association
The Parent and Family Association helps build and sustain community among the parents, families, friends, students, faculty, administrators, staff and alumni of the school. Stay connected with us and learn more about all of our family programs!
explore Campus
Discover new-favorite spots on campus with eight virtual tours, including Lucky’s 360 Tour and the Meaningful Moments Tour!
Payment Methods
Tuition and fee payments can be made online, in-person/drop box, by mail, or by wire transfer.
Installment Plan
Students can pay tuition and fees throughout the semester by signing up for a payment installment plan.
Non-Funded Course Fee
Texas A&M University assesses a supplementary fee if a student repeats a course more than twice.
Texas Guaranteed Tuition Plan
The Texas Guaranteed Tuition Plan will pay for the number of tuition hours that have been purchased under the student’s contract.
