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Residency FAQs

This change comes from a new federal court ruling that impacts how Texas colleges and universities determine who qualifies for in-state tuition and Texas (TASFA) financial aid. 

On June 4, 2025, the state of Texas and the federal government agreed that some parts of the Texas Education Code — specifically those that allow in-state tuition for individuals who are not lawfully present in the U.S. — conflict with federal law. Because of this, a U.S. District Court issued a permanent order preventing colleges and universities in Texas from offering in-state tuition to students who do not meet certain legal residency requirements.

These changes do not affect your eligibility to attend the University of Houston and earn a degree.
This change does not impact your admissions decision.
The TASFA application is only available for Texas Residents who are not eligible to submit the FAFSA.

To submit your documentation:

  1. Log in to AccessUH.
  2. Select myUH Self-Service.
  3. Click on the Tasks tile, then go to your To Do List to find the Residency Affidavit and the Residency Verification tasks.
  4. Choose Upload File.
  5. Click Add to select your file. Make sure to both upload and submit the file.
  6. Click Save Uploaded File to finalize the upload. Once successful, the file will be marked as received in your To Do List.
  • Unexpired Texas Driver’s License
  • U.S. Passport
  • Unexpired EAD card
  • Permanent Residency Card
  • Valid I-94 card (Arrival/Departure Record)
  • I-485 Receipt Notice
    Other document(s) showing valid status
All students are encouraged to apply for scholarships. The 2025-26 UH General Scholarship Application is available at www.uh.edu/scholarships.
Cougar Promise eligibility requires students to be Texas Residents to qualify for Cougar Promise.

Yes, students in most academic programs are eligible for a reduced course load.

Yes, students who are selected for competitive scholarships may still receive the competitive scholarship if available.

The University has several payment arrangements available to students. You can review these at: https://www.uh.edu/financial/payment/plans/ 

Please contact Student Business Services for more information and guidance regarding your situation at 713-743-1010, option 6.

Yes, enrolled students are eligible for University housing.
Yes, you can take a leave of absence. Undergraduates who sit out for four or more semesters will need to reapply to the University. Graduate and Professional students should seek guidance from their academic program.