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Cost of Attendance
Apply for Aid
Types of Aid
Grants
Loans
Work Study
New Student Checklist
Financial Aid Counselors
Scholarships
New Student Scholarships
Current and Continuing Scholarships
Payment Information
Forms and Resources
Net Price Calculator
Frequently Asked Questions
Costs and Aid
A college education is one of the most important investments you'll ever make, and
a UHCL degree is one of the best values in Texas. But we know that even when you've
put in the work academically, achieving your college goals can still feel like a long
way off financially. The Office of Student Financial Aid can help.
It's Your Money.
Come and Get It.
Nothing makes us happier than finding ways to make a match between you and UHCL. Incoming
transfer students can get an
automatic transfer scholarship
without even applying, if your grades are good enough. We have a long list of
other resources
you can tap for help finding outside scholarship sources, putting together a budget
and keeping track of the aid process.
Have You Submitted Your FAFSA?
If you would like to be considered for federal student aid, please
submit your FAFSA
as soon as possible.
The 2025-2026 FAFSA is used for Fall 2025, Spring 2026 and Summer 2026.
The 2026-2027 FAFSA is used for Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027.
UHCL School Code: 011711
The Department of Education will send your FAFSA to UHCL, and the Office of Student
Financial Aid will notify you if additional documents are needed.
What is Financial Aid?
You'll be expected to contribute as much as possible to cover your
tuition, fees, room and board
. That might mean dipping into savings, earning money from a job or tapping other
assets. But it's not as daunting as you may think: Most UHCL students don't pay the
full cost of college on their own. Last year, for example, two out of three UHCL students
received some kind of aid package.
Different types of aid include:
Scholarships
and
grants
(money you don't have to pay back)
Loans
(money you do have to pay back)
Work-Study
(employment offered through the college to help defray expenses
Everybody's bottom line is different, but you can use our
Net Price Calculator
to get a good idea of how much a UHCL education is likely to cost and then estimate
the aid you may be awarded.
Types of Aid
Cost of Attendance
A cost of attendance (COA) is calculated for each student who applies for financial
aid. The COA includes expenses that are determined by the institution (tuition/fees)
and expenses that are flexible based on student choices (housing/meals, books, transportation
costs, and miscellaneous expenses).
Cost of Attendance
Apply for Aid
All students seeking aid – whether from federal, state or UHCL – need to file the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To have the best chance at getting
the most need-based aid possible, we recommend submitting the FAFSA by January 15
for the upcoming school year.
School Code:
011711
Apply Now - FAFSA
Texas Residents who are not US citizens can sometimes apply for State aid with the
TASFA application.
Apply Now - TASFA (online)
Apply Now - TASFA (PDF)
Questions?
Explore our resources and reach out to the financial aid team if you have any questions.
We are here to help!
Financial Aid Forms
FAQs
Contact Us
Tuition Payments
You are responsible for your tuition payments, from keeping track of billing due dates
to securing the necessary funds for your tuition. Again, we're here to help you! All
of your bills will be available online when you log into E-Services, and all bills
come from
Student Business Services
so you don’t have to investigate different charges and fees around campus.
Make a Payment
Set-up a Payment Plan
Tuition Refunds
Contact
Student Financial Aid
Phone: 281-283-2480
Fax: 281-283-2502
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
©
Skip Top Navigation
Future Students
How to Apply
Visit UHCL
Admitted Students
Tuition, Costs and Aid
Degrees and Programs
Contact Admissions
Current Students
Class Schedule
Academic Calendar
Advising
Events
Library
Academic Resources and Support
Transcript Request
Student Services and Resources
Alumni
Lifetime Membership
Alumni Events
Update Your Information
Transcript Request
Awards and Recognitions
Give to UHCL
Faculty & Staff
Administrative Offices
Benefits
Training
Policies
Course Development
Community
Maps and Directions
Parking
Employment
News and Events
Professional and Continuing Education
Home
/
Costs and Aid
In this section
Cost of Attendance
Apply for Aid
Types of Aid
Grants
Loans
Work Study
New Student Checklist
Financial Aid Counselors
Scholarships
New Student Scholarships
Current and Continuing Scholarships
Payment Information
Forms and Resources
Net Price Calculator
Frequently Asked Questions
Costs and Aid
A college education is one of the most important investments you'll ever make, and
a UHCL degree is one of the best values in Texas. But we know that even when you've
put in the work academically, achieving your college goals can still feel like a long
way off financially. The Office of Student Financial Aid can help.
It's Your Money.
Come and Get It.
Nothing makes us happier than finding ways to make a match between you and UHCL. Incoming
transfer students can get an
automatic transfer scholarship
without even applying, if your grades are good enough. We have a long list of
other resources
you can tap for help finding outside scholarship sources, putting together a budget
and keeping track of the aid process.
Have You Submitted Your FAFSA?
If you would like to be considered for federal student aid, please
submit your FAFSA
as soon as possible.
The 2025-2026 FAFSA is used for Fall 2025, Spring 2026 and Summer 2026.
The 2026-2027 FAFSA is used for Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027.
UHCL School Code: 011711
The Department of Education will send your FAFSA to UHCL, and the Office of Student
Financial Aid will notify you if additional documents are needed.
What is Financial Aid?
You'll be expected to contribute as much as possible to cover your
tuition, fees, room and board
. That might mean dipping into savings, earning money from a job or tapping other
assets. But it's not as daunting as you may think: Most UHCL students don't pay the
full cost of college on their own. Last year, for example, two out of three UHCL students
received some kind of aid package.
Different types of aid include:
Scholarships
and
grants
(money you don't have to pay back)
Loans
(money you do have to pay back)
Work-Study
(employment offered through the college to help defray expenses
Everybody's bottom line is different, but you can use our
Net Price Calculator
to get a good idea of how much a UHCL education is likely to cost and then estimate
the aid you may be awarded.
Types of Aid
Cost of Attendance
A cost of attendance (COA) is calculated for each student who applies for financial
aid. The COA includes expenses that are determined by the institution (tuition/fees)
and expenses that are flexible based on student choices (housing/meals, books, transportation
costs, and miscellaneous expenses).
Cost of Attendance
Apply for Aid
All students seeking aid – whether from federal, state or UHCL – need to file the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To have the best chance at getting
the most need-based aid possible, we recommend submitting the FAFSA by January 15
for the upcoming school year.
School Code:
011711
Apply Now - FAFSA
Texas Residents who are not US citizens can sometimes apply for State aid with the
TASFA application.
Apply Now - TASFA (online)
Apply Now - TASFA (PDF)
Questions?
Explore our resources and reach out to the financial aid team if you have any questions.
We are here to help!
Financial Aid Forms
FAQs
Contact Us
Tuition Payments
You are responsible for your tuition payments, from keeping track of billing due dates
to securing the necessary funds for your tuition. Again, we're here to help you! All
of your bills will be available online when you log into E-Services, and all bills
come from
Student Business Services
so you don’t have to investigate different charges and fees around campus.
Make a Payment
Set-up a Payment Plan
Tuition Refunds
Contact
Student Financial Aid
Phone: 281-283-2480
Fax: 281-283-2502
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
©