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Howdy - Parent/Guardian Account

KB Article: KB00408
Original Source: TeamDynamix KB
Last Updated: January 2026
Applies To: Parents, guardians, and students

Overview​

Once authorized, parents can access their student's academic records, financial aid, tax forms, and other services by logging into the Howdy Portal with their own NetID and password.

Important

Student information is protected by FERPA laws. It is the student's decision whether to create parent/guardian access and what information to share. A parent should never use their student's credentials. FERPA laws apply to university students under age 18.

For billing and payment, parents must create a separate account at the Bill Payment Suite.

Setting Up Parent/Guardian Access​

Step 1: Student Grants Access​

This step must be completed by the student.

  1. Log in to Howdy with your NetID and password.
  2. Search for "Parent" or "Guardian" in the search box.
  3. Select Parent/Guardian Access Control.
  4. Click Add Parent/Guardian Access.
  5. Provide:
    • Parent/guardian last name
    • Parent/guardian first name
    • Parent/guardian email address
  6. Select the items you want your parent/guardian to access.
  7. Click Submit.

Step 2: Parent/Guardian Activates Account​

  1. Check your email for the activation link.
  2. Click the link and follow instructions to set up your password.
  3. You'll receive a confirmation email when activated.
  4. Log in to Howdy using the Guest Login option.

Trouble Logging In​

  1. Use the Guest Login option at howdy.tamu.edu
  2. Use the username and password you created (not your student's credentials)
  3. Click Forgot Password if you need to reset
  4. Try clearing your browser cache and cookies

How to Edit Parent Access​

Students can modify access at any time:

  1. Log in to howdy.tamu.edu
  2. Search for "Parent" or "Guardian"
  3. Select Parent/Guardian Access Control
  4. Add or remove checkmarks next to each resource
  5. Changes are immediate
note

Under NO circumstance should parents log into the student's account. It is the student's decision what entitlements to grant.

Student Billing​

Parents/guardians needing billing and payment information must visit the Bill Payment Suite. This requires a separate account from Howdy.

Accessing 1098-T Tax Form​

If granted access by the student:

  1. Log into howdy.tamu.edu using Guest Login
  2. Enter your parent/guardian credentials
  3. Search for "1098-T" or navigate to Finances → 1098-T Tax Forms

If you can't find the form, ask your student to enable access:

  1. Student logs into Howdy
  2. Goes to Parent/Guardian Access Control
  3. Adds a checkmark next to TaxForms

Meal Plan Information​

To access meal plan information:

  1. Log into howdy.tamu.edu using Guest Login
  2. Enter your parent/guardian credentials

For assistance, contact Dining Services:

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