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2HY: Student at one Texas university received a $450 parking fee from another school even though they were not enrolled
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Mario Díaz, Anthony Peavie , as published by Click2Houston KPRC2 Local
· October 6, 2026
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Key points The family's experience is outlined in a report from 2 Helps You, which provides more information on the case and the family's interactions with the university. A family received a notification for a $450 parking charge from the University of Houston, despite their son not attending the school during the relevant academic year.
A family received a notification for a $450 parking charge from the University of Houston , despite their son not attending the school during the relevant academic year. The charge was for the 2025-26 academic year and was listed as a parking permit fee. The family had transferred their son to Texas State, and they disputed the charge.
The family was informed that the fee could not be removed, prompting them to seek help. Further details about the situation and the family's efforts to resolve the issue are available.
The family's experience is outlined in a report from 2 Helps You, which provides more information on the case and the family's interactions with the university.
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Category: schools Published: October 6, 2026 Source: Click2Houston KPRC2 Local Reading time: 1 min
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