Have questions about paying for the University of Houston?
Learn about financial aid through these short video answers.
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Financial Aid Basics | Play All
Financial Aid Basics
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How Financial Aid TV Works,  How Can I Pay for College?,  What is Financial Aid?,  Will financial aid pay for all of my expenses?,  What is the difference between a grant and a loan?,  Can financial aid help me with out-of-state tuition costs?,  Can I receive financial aid at more than one college?,  What does SAP stand for?
Applying for Financial Aid | Play All
Applying for Financial Aid
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How do I apply for Financial Aid?,  Does it cost to apply for Financial Aid?,  When should I apply for financial aid?,  Do I have to reapply for Financial Aid each year?,  Do I have to wait for admission before applying for financial aid?,  When should I fill out a FAFSA?
Eligibility | Play All
Eligibility
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How Do I Know if I will Qualify for Financial Aid?,  I do not think I will qualify. Should I still apply?,  I have a 4-year bachelors degree. Can I still receive federal financial aid?,  Do I have to be enrolled full-time to receive financial aid?,  Are non-US citizens eligible for federal financial aid?,  Are international students eligible to receive state or federal financial aid?
Understanding the FAFSA | Play All
Understanding the FAFSA
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What is the FAFSA?,  What is the difference between a Dependent student and an Independent student?,  What if my financial situation has changed since I filed my FAFSA?,  I am moving out of my parents' house, and will support myself. Am I Independent for the FAFSA?,  I lost my tax information. What should I do?,  I did not file a tax return last year because my income was too low. Can I still submit a FAFSA?,  I submitted my FAFSA over 4 weeks ago, but have not heard anything. What should I do?,  What does the term EFC stand for?,  What is an Award Letter?,  How are students selected for Verification?
Grant Programs | Play All
Grant Programs
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What is a Pell Grant?,  What is a FSEOG?,  What is a Federal Work-Study job?,  What is an Academic Competitiveness Grant?,  What is a SMART Grant?,  Are there financial aid programs for Veterans of the US Armed Forces?,  What are the Texas Grant Programs?
Scholarships | Play All
Scholarships
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What is a scholarship?,  Where can I look for scholarships?,  How can I prioritize my scholarship search?,  Is it worth it to apply for scholarships?,  Should I have to pay to apply for a scholarship?,  What are some tips on filling out a great scholarship application?,  What are some tips on getting great letters of recommendation?,  What are some tips on writing a great scholarship essay?
Understanding Loans | Play All
Understanding Loans
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What is a loan?,  What is interest?,  What is the difference between interest and principal?,  What is the lender?,  What kinds of student loans are there?,  How do I apply for federal loans?,  Do I have to accept the student loan on my Award Letter?,  How do I decide which bank to use as the lender on my student loans?,  What should I look for in a lender?
Loan Programs | Play All
Loan Programs
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What kinds of student loans are there?,  What is a subsidized Stafford Loan?,  What is the difference between a subsidized and an unsubsidized loan?,  Is a credit check required to receive a Stafford Loan?,  What is a Perkins Loan?,  What is a PLUS Loan?,  What is a Master Promissory Note?,  What is the loan servicer?,  What is the guarantee agency?
Loan Repayment | Play All
Loan Repayment
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What are my repayment options?,  What percentage of my post-college income should I plan to pay toward my loans?,  What does it mean to consolidate a federal loan?,  When should I consolidate my federal loans?,  What does deferment mean?,  What does forbearance mean?,  What happens if I default on a loan?,  If I default on a student loan, how can I fix it?,  Are parents responsible for paying back educational loans?,  Can I get federal financial aid if I am in default on a student loan?
Education Tax Benefits | Play All
Education Tax Benefits
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Can I deduct my tuition from my federal taxes?,  What is the Hope Scholarship?,  What is the Lifetime Learning Credit?