Costs & Financial Aid

How to Apply

Students should always be on the lookout for financial aid opportunities. One way they can make the most of those opportunities it so follow through with the financial aid application process. To get started, just follow these steps:

  1. Apply for a student and parent Federal PIN number online. Your PIN will allow you to access and sign your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
  2. Complete the FAFSA online.The University of Houston’s Federal School Code is 003652. For maximum funding, submit all required documents to our office after January 1st and prior to March 1.
  3. You will be notified via e-mail that your Student Aid Report (SAR) is ready for review and has been forwarded to the school of your choice. If your SAR has errors, correct them online using your Federal PIN.
  4. Monitor your application status online at myUH (PeopleSoft) . The U.S. Department of Education may randomly select you for the verification process. If selected we will request, via e-mail, specific documents to complete your financial aid application. We also will notify you of any additional documentation that may be required.
  5. In order to be eligible for federal funding, you MUST be a fully admitted degree-seeking student. Check your status online at myUH (PeopleSoft) .
  6. If you’re applying for a scholarship offered by a UH college, you may need to submit a separate application. Check our list of necessary forms to find out. 
  7. We will notify you via e-mail when you have been awarded financial aid. Accept or decline your financial aid award(s) online.

Questions? Contact the Financial Aid Office.