UHD Financial Aid and Scholarships

08/25/2020

University of Houston-Downtown

University of Houston-Downtown

UHD will close Aug. 26 – 28 in preparation of Hurricane Laura. Online classes, events are canceled, and campus is closed on these dates. Updates will be available at UHD.edu

07/04/2020

Happy 4th of July everyone! Stay safe out there Gators! 🐊 🇺🇸

06/29/2020

Just a friendly reminder for those who plan on attending this fall term! 📑 Be sure to check on your To-Do List today & contact our office if you have any questions! 📱 📧

06/19/2020

"Juneteenth; a celebration of progress. An affirmation that despite the most painful parts of our history, change is possible––and there is still so much work to do."

05/25/2020

To those who made the sacrifice and make it possible.
Thank you. 🇺🇸

05/18/2020

Congrats Gators! 🥳🎉🎓 Be sure to complete the required EXIT Counseling at www.studentaid.gov if you took out any student loans to prevent any holds on your account! ⚠️ We are so proud of all of our graduating Gators on completing this milestone and wish you all the best! 👩‍🎓👨‍🎓🐊

04/16/2020

04/15/2020

Join in on this opportunity Gators!

04/14/2020

Want to find a balance between working and going to school? What better option than to consider work-study at UHD! Follow the steps mentioned on the post and see if you qualify!

04/13/2020

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04/10/2020

🌞 Are you planning to enroll for summer classes? If you have already submitted your 2019-2020 FAFSA, are planning to enroll halftime, and are in compliance with our Satisfactory Academic Policy, you may qualify for summer assistance! There is NO application needed! Just enroll and we will notify you through your Gator Mail and you can check online through your myUHD portal. 🙂

03/27/2020

Federal Student Aid

All borrowers with federally held student loans will automatically have their interest rates set to 0% for a period of at least 60 days starting March 13, 2020. Get more info and updates here: https://StudentAid.gov/coronavirus

03/12/2020

COVID-19 Update – March 12

Here is the latest update in regards to how COVID-19 is affecting UHD and it's operations.
https://president.uhd.edu/2020/03/12/covid-19-update-march-12/

Dear Faculty, Staff & Students, In response to the City of Houston’s COVID-19 Emergency Health Declaration and Harris County’s Public Health Disaster Declaration, the University of Houston-Down…

03/04/2020

Federal Student Aid on Twitter

Myth!
The schools you were accepted to will contact you. We know waiting for news can be stressful, but if you have questions, contact your school.
https://twitter.com/FAFSA/status/1235286413287006209?s=20

“Myth! The schools you were accepted to will contact you. We know waiting for news can be stressful, but if you have questions, contact your school. https://t.co/Kf9HKhTHG7”

03/02/2020

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02/28/2020

University of Houston-Downtown

University of Houston-Downtown

UHD will remain closed on Feb. 28 due to the City's water main break and boil water notice. UHD Northwest will remain open, as well as off campus sites at LSC-Kingwood and LSC-CyFair. UHD is monitoring the situation and will provide updates.

02/27/2020

University of Houston-Downtown

University of Houston-Downtown

UHD Alert: UHD is closing for the remainder of today due to a city water main break. UHD activities for Feb. 27 are canceled. UHD Northwest and other off campus sites are open. UHD will provide updates on this developing situation and advise about operational status for Friday.

02/26/2020

Congratulations to our 2020 Financial Aid Fair prize winners! 🥳😊 Thank you to everyone who participated and stopped by for our event! We look forward to our next fair, so keep an eye out for those posts later this year. 👀 You could be our next winner. 😁

02/24/2020

⚠️⚠️⚠️ Gators! If you plan on attending in August 2020 or January 2021, the 2020-2021 FAFSA is available on www.fafsa.gov! Apply before the priority deadline in order to maximize your financial aid opportunities! 💰

02/19/2020

02/11/2020

TODAY IS THE DAY GATORS!! Stop by our Candy Land event in Room A300 from 10 a.m - 2 p.m! 😄🍭🍭🍭

Sweet opportunities are on the horizon! Next Tuesday, Feb. 11th, we will be having our Financial Aid Fair - Candy Land edition! FREE food, awesome prizes (Amazon Fire Tablet, Apple Watch, much more) & a DJ! 10 a.m - 2 p.m feel free to join us in Room A300!!

02/08/2020

We will be here at the Houston Hispanic Forum at the George R. Brown Convention Center! Stop by with the family to get plenty of information & stop by UHD's section here at the Exhibition Hall! 🐊😄

It's finally here, Career & Education Day Houston 2020!! Make sure to print your map & schedule today!!
Saturday February 8th @ the George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, Texas. #CEDHOU

02/03/2020

Sweet opportunities are on the horizon! Next Tuesday, Feb. 11th, we will be having our Financial Aid Fair - Candy Land edition! FREE food, awesome prizes (Amazon Fire Tablet, Apple Watch, much more) & a DJ! 10 a.m - 2 p.m feel free to join us in Room A300!!

01/29/2020

Federal Student Aid on Twitter

https://twitter.com/FAFSA/status/1221930915795996680?s=20

“Student loans can feel like a burden. But you can pay them off faster with these tips 👇 https://t.co/o7Gg8c3ptB”

01/20/2020

University of Houston-Downtown

UHD is closed today as we recognize and honor the contributions of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. #mlk #mlkday

01/11/2020

University of Houston-Downtown

UHD Gators:
The payment deadline for the Spring 2020 term has been extended to 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, January 15.

We can’t wait to see everyone on Monday!

12/20/2019

Well wishes to all of our Gators during the break & congratulations to all of our graduates! Remember that if you are attending in August 2020, take this time to submit the 2020-2021 FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov. Happy Holidays & we'll see you all in 2020! 😁

12/18/2019

Tis the Season for door decorating (& winning)! 🚪🎄😁

12/18/2019

Federal Student Aid on Twitter

When you’ve written out your holiday to-do list and checked it twice, don’t forget to complete your 2020–21 FAFSA form (if you haven’t already) 👉 http://fafsa.gov.
https://twitter.com/FAFSA/status/1207042825638096896?s=20

“When you’ve written out your holiday to-do list and checked it twice, don’t forget to complete your 2020–21 FAFSA form (if you haven’t already) 👉 https://t.co/wdDmg7cr0I.”

12/03/2019

Federal Student Aid on Twitter

If you’re a class or two away before you walk across that stage 🎓, there’s just one thing left to do.
Complete your exit counseling now. ➡️ http://bit.ly/2ra58cx
https://twitter.com/FAFSA/status/1201984492333867010?s=20

“If you’re a class or two away before you walk across that stage 🎓, there’s just one thing left to do. Complete your exit counseling now. ➡️ https://t.co/w1573c4fQL https://t.co/pxg0GpZMQb”

11/27/2019

We'll be closing today at 5 p.m & we will see you all Monday, Dec. 2nd at 8 a.m! 😊 We hope you all enjoy this time to be with family, get some rest and maybe finish the 2020-2021 FAFSA! 🤓 Enjoy the break Gators! 🐊🦃

11/20/2019

Federal Student Aid on Twitter

https://twitter.com/FAFSA/status/1196918606648492033?s=20

“#FAFSATips: The countdown to 2020 means countdown to deadlines. Pay attention to college and scholarship application deadlines.”

11/18/2019

‼️ We are in Buffalo Bayou Room until 3p.m helping students complete the FAFSA for fall 2020/spring 2021! 😄

Hey Gators! Our office is having a workshop for the new 2020-2021 FAFSA on November 18th from 9a.m-3p.m in Buffalo Bayou Room Acad-300. Be sure to bring the listed documents on the flier and get the help you need in person!

11/15/2019

‼️DEADLINE ALERT‼️ Today (11/15) is the last day to submit SAP Appeals & Income Adjustments to our office for the fall.

11/14/2019

New FAFSA Alert ⚠ Our office is having a workshop for the new 2020-2021 FAFSA this MONDAY, Nov. 18th from 9a.m-3p.m in Buffalo Bayou Room Acad-300. Bring your 2018 tax documents, social security info & FSA ID log in information (students & parents)!