Will all of my previous aid transfer to UH?
Financial aid does not directly transfer between colleges. Instead, UH will recalculate your eligibility for Pell grant and direct loans based on the information on your FAFSA, your confirmed UH enrollment, and the previously disbursed amounts at your prior institution. If you are transferring for the spring semester, the amount of federal student aid for which you are eligible will be reduced by the amount of federal student aid you received and “earned” at the previous institution. Certain types of Federal aid eligibilities, such as Pell grant and loans, are portable, while campus-based aid such as the Federal Perkins loan and Federal work-study are not. In addition, any money awarded by your prior institution from its own funds will not transfer.
Do I get additional financial aid for housing?
There aren’t additional sources of Financial Aid funding for students who select on-campus or off-campus housing. In order to defer housing fees using financial aid you must have enough accepted aid to cover all registration fees and tuition amounts, as well as the full amount of the housing charges.
My awards are not enough to cover my fees and school supplies. How do I apply for additional funds?
There are several ways to obtain additional funds for your education.
What if I am not approved for a Federal Direct Parent Loan?
If you or your parent applies for the Federal Parent Direct Loan and receives a denial letter, you will be offered additional unsubsidized student loan funds based on your grade level eligibility.
What factors influence my ability to borrow and the amount I can borrow?