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General Questions
1. How is my financial need determined?
When you complete the FAFSA form, the information you provide determines your financial
need. The result is your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The EFC varies based
on the number of people in your household and how many are in college. It considers
your income and assets. If you are a dependent student, the EFC also considers your
parents' income and assets.
Need-based aid can be in the form of grants, scholarships, Perkins loans, and subsidized
low-interest loans. If you don't qualify for aid based on need, you can still get
unsubsidized loans or PLUS loans.
2. When will I know about my financial aid offer?
Once we have your complete file, we will send you an email to let you know your financial
aid offer is available through E-Services, usually within three weeks. We begin awarding
for the upcoming school year by the beginning of May each year.
3. How many credit hours do I need to receive my aid?
Financial aid awards have various enrollment requirements, (i.e. Direct Loans require
half-time enrollment; TEXAS Grant requires 9 hours of enrollment). Your financial
aid is always adjusted based the actual number of credit hours you are enrolled in.
In order to accurately determine your financial aid disbursement eligibility, you
will need to complete an Intended Enrollment Form in
E-Services
. You will be prompted to do this once we receive your FAFSA. We will send you an
email to your UHCL email address requesting that you complete the Intended Enrollment
Form. We will package your financial aid based on this submission, or will assume
full-time enrollment if it is not completed. If your enrollment ever changes notify
our office at 281-283-2480 or
uhcl_fao@uhcl.edu
Undergraduate (or Post-Bacc) Students:
Full Time: 12 or more hours
Three Quarter TIme: 9-11 hours
Half Time: 6-8 hours
Less Than Half Time: 5 hours or less
Graduate Students:
Full Time: 9 or more hours
Three Quarter TIme: 7-8 hours
Half Time: 5-6 hours
Less Than Half Time: 4 hours or less
4. Can I receive more financial aid?
Financial aid offers include grants, loans, work-study, or scholarships. Grants and
work-study offers are awarded on a first-come first-serve basis due to limited funding.
If you complete your application early, you may receive more financial aid than late
applicants. The priority deadline at UHCL is January 15th, 2026. If additional financial
aid becomes available during the school year, we will re-award students, starting
with those who have the highest financial need.
If you applied for a scholarship and it is not included in your offer, don't worry..
Scholarships are awarded separately from grants, loans, and work-study, so you might
be offered a scholarship at a later time. If your award email is missing aid you
were expecting, call the Office of Student Financial Aid at 281-283-2480.
5. What is an "overaward"?
Financial aid is designed to help you pay only expenses associated with your education.
An overaward happens when your need-based financial aid is more than your financial
need, or when your financial aid exceeds your cost of attendance.
You could have an overaward if you change your enrollment status, housing plans, FAFSA
information, residency classification, student type (undergraduate, graduate) Satisfactory
Academic Progress status, or if you receive additional financial aid awards or resources.
If you are in an overaward situation, we will modify your award as necessary and let
you know.
6. Are international students eligible for aid?
With few exceptions, Federal financial assistance is only available to citizens of
the United States. If you have only an F1, F2, J1, or J2 student or work visa you
are not eligible for federal student aid. See FAFSA for more information on exceptions
for people who are not citizens.
International or undocumented students can apply for some state aid. Go to our
Forms and Resources
to view the TASFA (for undocumented Texas residents) or the Financial Aid for International
and Undocumented Students application.
International students are also eligible for many university scholarships. Also, international
students may be eligible for some private student loans. For information regarding
these loans, or other external financial aid information, please visit
www.edupass.org
Applying
1. How do I apply for financial aid?
To apply for federal, state, and institutional financial aid, you start by completing
the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (
FAFSA
). You can complete the FAFSA online at the
Federal Student Aid website
You can also complete a
paper FAFSA
. However, we recommend you complete the
FAFSA online
when possible.
Each year the FAFSA form is available on October 1. File your FAFSA as soon as it
becomes available to ensure that we receive the results of your FAFSA by January 15
priority deadline.
With few exceptions, Federal financial assistance is only available to citizens of
the United States. If you have only an F1, F2, J1, or J2 student or work visa you
are not eligible for federal student aid. See FAFSA for more information on exceptions
for people who are not citizens.
Texas Residents who are not US citizens can sometimes apply for State aid with the
TASFA application. Go to our
Forms and Resources
to view the TASFA (for undocumented Texas residents) or the Financial Aid for International
and Undocumented Students application.
International students are also eligible for many university scholarships. Also, international
students may be eligible for some private student loans. For information regarding
these loans, or other external financial aid information, please visit
www.edupass.org
2. What is a first priority deadline?
The priority deadline is the deadline to submit your FAFSA to us so that we can consider
you for the maximum amount of financial aid eligibility. Because of limited funding
all grants (except Federal Pell Grant) and college work-study are awarded on a first
come, first served basis. Once they're gone, they're gone! Therefore, it's important
to get your FAFSA in early. You can still apply for financial aid after the priority
deadline, and will be considered for any remaining funds that are available. We must
have the results of your FAFSA by the January 15 priority deadline before we can consider
you for the most financial aid.
Generally, we start awarding students for the upcoming aid year by May. It takes about
3 weeks for us to receive and process the FAFSA. Please check your UHCL email account
for any communications from us!
3. What is UHCL's school code, and where do I enter it?
UHCL's school code is 011711.
Enter it on your FAFSA so that we can receive your FAFSA results. The FAFSA form allows
space for you to enter codes for up to six schools.
4. How can I fix a mistake I made on my FAFSA application?
If you find incorrect information on your FAFSA or need to add a school code, you
can go to the
Federal Student Aid website
to make the correction.
Verification
1. What is verification, and what do I need to do if I am selected?
Verification is a process that all universities participating in federal aid programs
have to complete. If the Central Processing System (CPS) selects you, you must complete
verification in order to qualify for financial aid. If you are selected, we will send
you an email requesting additional documents. Using these documents, we compare your
data to the information on your FAFSA, and make corrections, if needed.
2. What documents do I need for verification?
Please check your UHCL email or your checklists in E-Services for the specific documents
we are requesting from you. Generally, we will be requesting:
Verification Worksheet available at
Online Forms & Services
Copy of your tax transcript. Please review your verification worksheet to get detailed
directions on receiving a tax transcript. Alternatively, you may do the IRS data retrieval
which is discussed on the verification worksheet. The IRS data retrieval is the preferred
way of providing tax information.
Copies of all current W-2 forms for student and parents/spouse.
Dependent students who did not file taxes will be asked to complete and submit a Student
Non-Filer Form. Independent students/spouses/parents who did not file taxes will be
asked to complete a non-filer form and submit a copy of an IRS Verification of Non-Filing
Letter for the appropriate tax year. These forms are available at
Online Forms and Resources
If after reviewing these documents we need more information, someone from our office
will contact you via your UHCL email account.
3. How long will the verification process take?
Once we have collected all your verification documents, they go to your counselor.
We can usually review your verification documents within three weeks after receiving
them. (During peak times, the process may take slightly longer.) After the verification
is completed, we will award you your financial aid.
4. What is the due date to submit verification documents?
There is no official deadline to submit documentation for Verification; however, students
are encouraged to submit all required documentation at their earliest convenience.
In order to submit any Verification documents to our office, you must already have
an official FAFSA Submissions Summary and SAI processed by the Department of Education.
Submission of documents does not guarantee a disbursement of funds.
To be considered for any federal or state aid disbursement, you must submit any required
verification documents to our office 10 days before the official closing of the semester
in which you are enrolled.
Loans
1. What's the difference between Subsidized and Unsubsidized loans?
Federal Direct Subsidized loans are available to undergraduate students who demonstrate
financial need and who are enrolled at least half-time (6 or more credit hours). The
federal government pays the interest on a subsidized loan while you are in school
at least half-time and during periods of grace and deferment.
Federal Direct Unsubsidized loans are available to both undergraduate and graduate
students who are enrolled at least half-time (6 or more credit hours for an undergraduate;
5 or more credit hours for a graduate). The interest is NOT paid by the federal government,
and is therefore paid for by the student. Interest begins to accrue on an unsubsidized
loan on the disbursement date. The interest continues to accrue and capitalizes during
repayment.
2. What is the interest rate for Federal Direct Loans?
Direct Loan Interest Rates (effective July 1, 2025)
Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans for undergraduate students
6.39%
Direct Unsubsidized Loans for graduate students
7.94%
Direct PLUS Loans
8.94%
3. How do I accept my Stafford loans?
First, we send you an email about your financial aid package.
When you receive your email, go to E-Services to accept your financial aid. You can
take the amount we offer you, or if it's more than you need or want, you can reduce
it in E-Services.
If this is your first time receiving a loan at UHCL you will need to complete a Direct
Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN). The MPN can be completed online at the
Federal Student Aid website
If this is your first time receiving a loan, you must complete Stafford Loan Entrance
Counseling. The Entrance Counseling can be found at the
Federal Student Aid website
4. How do I reduce the amount of my Stafford loan?
We will offer the maximum loan amount you qualify for. If you'd like to reduce the
amount, go to E-Services, select the Financial Aid tile and select "View Financial
Aid." From there, select "change" to update the aid year, if needed. Select "Edit"
to accept or decline. Once you accept, you can edit the loan amount to reduce it.
Then be sure to click Submit.
Loan amounts automatically split evenly between Fall and Spring semesters.
If you desire to reduce your loan amount after disbursement, or to see if you qualify
for additional loan funds, please contact financial aid at
uhcl_fao@uhcl.edu
5. Why do I need to complete Entrance Loan Counseling?
We are required to provide Entrance Loan Counseling to all first-time student loan
borrowers before we disburse the money to your account. Entrance Loan Counseling is
a short online tutorial that explains why you need to repay your student loans. It
tells you the consequences if you fail to repay, and also helps you budget your money
while in school. We can't release your loan funds until you have completed Entrance
Counseling at the
Federal Student Aid website
6. Why do I need to complete Exit Loan Counseling?
We are required to provide additional loan counseling to students once you have dropped
below half-time status or have graduated. If you have a loan and you drop belowe half-time
or are about to graduate, complete Exit Loan Counseling online at the
Federal Student Aid website
7. Why did I only receive half of my expected loan amount?
Federal regulations require us to split your loan funds into at least two equal payments.
If your loan is for fall and spring, you'll get half of your loan at the beginning
of fall and the other half at the beginning of the spring semester. If your loan is
for one semester only (e.g. summer), you will get just one loan disbursement at the
beginning of that semester.
8. Why hasn’t my loan been credited to my student account?
Before we can credit a loan to your account you must
Accept the loan in E-services
Have a current Master Promissory Note (MPN) on file.
Be enrolled at least half-time (6 hours for undergraduates, 5 hours for graduate students).
Have completed Entrance Loan Counseling (if this is your first Stafford loan or first
Grad PLUS loan).
Be maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Not be in default on any federal loans or owe a Title IV overpayment.
College Work-Study
1. Am I eligible for College Work-Study?
For College work-study (CWS) awards, first make sure your FAFSA is on file with our
office by the January 15 priority deadline, and indicate on your FASFA that you are
interested in work study. If you are not initially awarded CWS, contact our office
about your work-study eligibility. CWS funds are awarded on a first come, first serve
basis, and there is no guarantee that you will receive a CWS award.
2. How do I get a College Work-Study position?
To find a work-study job you have to apply and be interviewed. Please start by creating
an account through
Jobs4Hawks
. With Jobs4Hawks, you can find dozens of part-time student jobs for both work-study
and non-work-study.
3. How many hours am I permitted to work as a College Work-Study student?
You can work up to 20 hours per week. Work-study students must also remain in good
academic standing (meet SAP), must stay enrolled in at least 6 credit hours throughout
the semester, and cannot work during scheduled class times. Some positions will require
20 hours per week while others may be less. CWS students generally find that the flexibility
of their schedules is a perk of participating in the program.
4. Next Steps
After applying for a work-study position, you will be contacted for an interview if
the department chooses to select you as a candidate. If you are selected for the position,
the department will help you with the hiring process. Please review the paperwork
required in Human Resources for
Student Employees
. The hire approval process can take up to two weeks.
Disbursement
1. After my financial aid posts to my student account, how do I get it?
Student Business Services will apply financial aid to what you owe in tuition and
fees, then SBS will refund any credit balance to your selected refund preference with
BankMobile Disbursements
. (See below for more info for BankMobile Disbursements).
2. Can I pick up my refund check from Student Business Services?
No, you cannot pick up a check from SBS. All refunds are processed through BankMobile
Disbursements.
3. Where's my grant money?
Grants are credited to your account a week or so before classes begin. If your grant
does not hit your account by the fee payment deadline, it will show on your student
account as "anticipated aid." You won’t be penalized for nonpayment if your total
anticipated aid is enough to cover what you owe.
To receive your grant funds, you must register for the correct number of hours for
which your aid was awarded. Of course you must also meet the other eligibility requirements
(making Satisfactory Academic Progress, not be in default or owe a Title IV Overpayment,
be admitted to a degree-seeking program, etc.)
Pell Grant amounts are adjusted at various points near the beginning of each semester
based on your enrolled hours. A final adjustment is made after census date (12th
class day) based on your official enrollment at census. If you drop a course or enroll
in less hours than what you entered on your Intended Enrollment Form, you may owe
a balance to UHCL if your Pell Grant is reduced.
4. Where's my loan money?
After we get your MPN and Entrance Counseling, we'll post your loan(s) to your account,
after verifying your eligibility.
If your loan does not hit your account by the fee payment deadline, it will show on
your student account as "anticipated (or pending) aid." You won’t be penalized for
nonpayment if your total anticipated aid is enough to cover what you owe.
5. How do I get my refund the way I want it?
UHCL utilizes BankMobile Disbursements to deliver your financial aid refund. We are
committed to providing students with clear choices and offering great customer service.
UHCL delivers your refund with BankMobile Disbursements, a technology solution, powered
by BMTX, Inc. You will receive information from BMTX, Inc. with instructions on how
to select your refund preference.
For more information, visit
BankMobile Disbursements
Satisfactory Academic Progress
1. What is Satisfactory Academic Progress?
Under federal and state statutes all students applying for or receiving federal or
state financial assistance must be making satisfactory academic progress (SAP) toward
a degree or certification. UHCL also uses this requirement for awarding institutional
funds.
SAP is based on three measures:
Grade Point Average. Undergraduates must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
and graduate students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Completion ratio. Students must complete 75% of their cumulative attempted coursework
at UHCL. This is derived by dividing the total number of UHCL hours plus accepted
transfer course work completed by the total number of UHCL hours attempted plus accepted
transfer course work. Attempted hours are those completed plus hours of "WX", "WQ",
"I", "F", and "IP."
Time frame to Complete Academic Program. Undergraduates who have attempted more than
171 credit hours and graduates who have attempted more than 54 credit hours have exceeded
the established time frame for their respective degrees. Total hours also includes
any accepted transfer course work
Undergraduate students enrolled in the following programs must complete their program
within the specific time time frame frame listed below:
Pre-Engineering 99 credit hours
Graduate students enrolled in the following programs must complete their master's
or doctoral degree within the specified time time frame frame listed below:
Early Childhood Education MS 73 credit hours
Clinical Psychology MA 63 credit hours
School Psychology SSP 70 credit hours
Healthcare Business Administration 84 credit hours
Education Leadership EdD 69 credit hours
The first semester that a student fails to meet the GPA or completion ratio requirement
for SAP he or she will receive a warning email regarding financial aid eligibility.
The second semester that a student fails to meet the GPA or completion ratio, his
or her financial aid will be canceled. Students who exceed the time time frame frame
for their academic program will not receive a warning. Their financial aid will be
canceled.
2. Can I appeal my Satisfactory Academic Progress status?
If you are not eligible for financial aid due to academic progress, then you may file
a written appeal to the office of financial aid. The
appeal form
is available on our website under
Forms and Resources
. Please read the appeal form instructions carefully and submit all supporting documentation.
Upon approval of your SAP appeal, your financial aid will be reinstated. Appeals must
be approved before the close of the semester in order for your aid to be reinstated.
3. How long does it take to process a Satisfactory Academic Progress appeal?
Our committee usually reviews appeals within three weeks. We send appeal results by
email the following business day.
You can find more detailed information about Satisfactory Academic Progress in the
UHCL catalog
Short-Term Loans/Book Vouchers
1. How does a 100% short-term loan work?
If you are eligible for financial aid but your funds are not ready, you may qualify
for a 100% short-term loan while your aid processes. The short-term loan is a type
of payment plan offered on a case-by-case basis beginning one week prior to the payment
deadline. Contact Financial Aid at 281-283-2480 to see if you qualify for this payment
plan.
2. Can I get a short-term loan for expenses other than tuition and fees?
No, unfortunately short-term loans are only available for tuition and fee payments.
UHCL does not have an "emergency" loan program.
3. Can I receive a book voucher?
We do not have a book voucher program, but you can charge books and supplies to your
account in the UHCL Campus Store as soon as you have a credit balance on your account
from a recent financial aid disbursement. Once we transfer the credit balance to BankMobile,
you can no longer charge books to your student account.
Withdrawing from School
Students may officially withdraw on E-Services. When a student withdraws prior to
completing 60 percent of the term, they have not "earned" all of their federal financial
aid. As a result, a Return of Title IV Funds calculation must be performed. We are
required to return the lesser of the unearned portion of federal aid or the total
institutional charges (tuition and fees, housing charges, etc.) billed to the student.
Funds which may need to be returned if you withdraw:
Unsubsidized Direct Stafford Loan
Subsidized Direct Stafford Loan
PLUS Loans
Pell Grant
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG)
TEACH Grants
The unearned portion of aid is returned to the Federal Direct Student Loan program
or other federal aid program. For example, if a student completes only 20 percent
of the term, then he or she has failed to earn 80 percent of the federal financial
aid that was disbursed, or could have been disbursed, prior to the withdrawal. If
the return of the funds creates a balance due on the student account, the student
will be responsible for paying the balance on their UHCL student account.
Also, students who receive all "F" or a combination of "F" and "WX" or "WQ" grades
are reviewed for possible unofficial withdrawals. These grades do not confirm attendance
or participation in the entire semester in any class, so a Return of Title IV Funds
calculation must be performed.
Students should contact the Office of Student Financial Aid at 281-283-2480 prior
to withdrawing to discuss implications caused by withdrawing.
Summer Financial Aid
Summer financial aid is awarded separately from fall and spring semesters. Awards
are determined by the classes you are registered for and any aid you have remaining
from the academic year.
Steps to apply for summer 2026 financial aid:
Complete a 2025-2026 FAFSA application
Students must have submitted all outstanding to-do list items in order to be eligible
for Federal and State Financial Aid.
Students must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress for the term in which they are receiving
aid.
You must register for summer courses, beginning mid-April 2026.
Once registered, you must complete a short "Summer Aid Application" available in E-Services,
under the financial aid tile. On the Summer Aid application, you will indicate your
exact enrollment (credit hours) that you are registered for before our office will
begin processing financial aid awards.
Awards for summer Financial Aid will begin late April/early May. Changes to enrollment
after an award is made can effect your award; please make sure to resubmit your Summer
Aid Application for any change to your enrollment.
What financial aid awards can I receive in the summer?
Pell Grant
Pell Grant eligible students can receive up to 150% of their scheduled Pell award
each year. What does this mean for you? If you were a Pell eligible student in fall
2025 and/or spring 2026, you may qualify for a Pell Grant for summer 2026!
Important facts to note:
Pell Grant alone is not enough to cover the full cost of attending classes in the
summer.
Many students use their full loan eligibility over the fall and spring semesters,
leaving nothing available for summer. If possible, students should reserve some of
their annual federal loan eligibility for the summer.
The maximum time time frame frame that students may receive Federal Pell Grant is
the equivalent of twelve full-time semesters. One full-time semester of Pell equals
50%.
Other State/Federal Grants:
There are limited Federal and State grants for summer based on need and enrollment.
These grants are awarded first-come, first-served, therefore students should plan
ahead with their academic advisor for summer enrollment and complete all steps to
apply for summer financial aid immediately. Such grants require enrollment of at
least half-time.
Federal Direct Stafford Loans:
Students must be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible for a Federal Direct Stafford
Loan.
You must have unused loan eligibility from fall 2025 and spring 2026 semesters. Direct
Loans (Subsidized and Unsubsidized) have annual and lifetime limits. If you accepted
or received less than your annual limits in fall and spring, you may request additional
loans for summer.
Summer sessions are shorter and more varied than during the rest of the year. When
you drop or withdraw from classes, there can be a significant impact on your aid,
including needing to repay funds in some situations. Contact us before you make any
changes so we can let you know how changing enrollment can impact your summer aid.
What is the deadline to apply for summer financial aid?
Students should apply immediately following their summer registration. The final
deadline to apply is two weeks prior to the last summer class day, as long as you
remain enrolled in your registered courses.
I am taking a course at another college. Can that count towards my enrollment and
financial aid I receive at UHCL?
No, UHCL can only count courses registered for and taken at UHCL for purposes of financial
aid awards.
I'm at my annual loan limits for 2025-2026. Can I use the 2026-2027 aid year financial
aid to fund my summer 2026 courses?
No, students receiving financial aid for summer 2026 must be awarded from their 2025-2026
financial aid eligibility. If a student has reached their annual limits for loans,
they cannot use aid from another aid year.
The Intended Enrollment form does not include summer. How do I complete the Intended
Enrollment for summer?
Students do not need to complete the intended enrollment form to be awarded summer
financial aid. Students need to register first, then complete the Summer Aid Application
available in E-Services to apply for summer financial aid.
I will be taking one class this summer, will I qualify for financial aid?
Most students need to be enrolled at least half-time (undergraduates - 6 hours and
graduates 5 hours) to be eligible for most financial aid, including loans and state
grants. Students may be eligible for a small Pell grant for being enrolled in one
class.
Are there any scholarships for summer?
Most opportunities for scholarships will be available in the Fall and Spring terms.
Students attending summer should monitor the Scholarship website for available opportunities
if one becomes available.
When will I receive my financial aid for summer?
Financial aid disbursements to your account balance begin one week before the start
of your first summer session. Any remaining money will be refunded to you by Student
Business Services beginning the first week of classes.
What if I change my classes after I have received my financial aid?
Please contact financial aid before changing classes, if possible, to make sure there
are no adjustments to your financial aid award. You will need to submit a new Summer
Aid Application showing you revised summer enrollmned hour totals per session. Most
financial aid, including Pell grant and state grants, are dependent on your enrollment
through the census date of the session. Other enrollment changes can result in not
just an award change but returning a portion of your financial aid through a Return
to Title IV process as required by the Department of Education.
I have already used my annual and/or lifetime limits in loans for the aid year. What
options do I have for summer?
Students who have already been awarded the maximum financial aid in the Fall/Summer
or have reached their lifetime limits on loan borrowing, can review options for Federal
Direct PLUS loans or Alternative loans through private lenders. Information about
these options can be found at
Student Loans at UHCL
. PLUS loan applications for summer must to be submitted by June 30.
Winter Mini Session
Winter Mini financial aid is awarded as part of your spring financial aid. Awards
are determined by the combined enrollment of winter mini and courses you are registered
for in the regular and eight-week spring sessions. The combined enrollment will help
determine your spring financial award.
How do I apply for financial aid for the Winter Mini Session?
Students should submit a FAFSA application and complete all outstanding to-do list
items in order to be eligible for Federal and State Financial Aid. Students are highly
encouraged to complete these items well in advance to ensure the Financial Aid Office
can award financial aid prior to payment deadlines.
What financial aid can I receive for the Winter Mini Session?
Dependent on a student's enrollment, please visit the
Types of Aid page
. Please also refer to "When will I receive my financial aid" question below.
When will I receive my financial aid for the Winter Mini Session?
Financial aid for the Winter Mini Session will not be applied to the student account
until January 5, 2026. This is the first disbursement date of the spring 2025 term.
If you have enough pending financial aid that covers the balance of your Winter Mini
Session, you will not be dropped. You must stay enrolled and complete the winter-mini
Session for that enrollment to count towards your spring financial aid.
What if I am not awarded financial aid or don't have enough financial aid to cover
my Winter Mini balance?
If you are not awarded financial aid or have enough financial aid to cover your Winter
Mini Session balance on the due date, you will need to make full payment of the course
with Student Business Services.
Why did my financial aid award change for the spring term?
You are initially awarded financial aid based on the Intended Enrollment completed
through E-Services. Any dropping or adding of Winter Mini or other spring courses
can result in an adjustment of cancellation of your entire spring financial aid award.
If you fail or withdraw from Winter Mini, this course will not count towards your
spring enrollment and your financial aid could possibly be reduced.
Contact
Student Financial Aid
Email:
uhcl_fao@uhcl.edu
SSCB 1.105
2700 Bay Area Blvd, Box 05
Houston, TX 77058-1002
Office hours:
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
School Code:
011711