FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS AT UHD

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Federal Pell Grant Any student who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who has proven financial need. Amount of award varies depending on EFC number and enrollment status.

Federal Supplemental Equal Opportunity Grant* (SEOG) Any student who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who has proven financial need. Priority will be given to those students who will also be receiving a Pell Grant.

Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership* (LEAP) This grant, funded by both state and federal funds, is available to students enrolled at least half time who demonstrate financial need. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and classified as a Texas resident.

TEXAS Grant* This renewable state grant is available to recent Texas high school graduates who completed the "recommended" or "advanced" curriculum in high school who also demonstrate financial need or to students who earn an Associate Degree after April, 2001. Students must enroll in a minimum of 12 hours and be classified as Texas residents.

Texas Public Educational Grant* (TPEG) This grant is funded by tuition revenues and is available to both Texas residents and non-residents. Students must demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this grant. Priority will be given to students who enroll at least half-time.

National Smart Grant The National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant, also known as the National Smart Grant is available during the third and fourth years of undergraduate study to full-time students who are eligible for the Federal Pell Grant and who are majoring in physical, life, or computer sciences, mathematics, technology, or engineering or in a foreign language determined critical to national security. A National SMART Grant will provide up to $4,000 for each of the third and fourth years of undergraduate study. The student must also have maintained a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 in coursework required for the major. The National SMART Grant award is in addition to the student's Pell Grant award.

Academic Competitiveness Grant The Academic Competitiveness Grant is available for first year students who graduated from high school after January 1, 2006, and for second year students who graduated from high school after January 1, 2005. An Academic Competitiveness Grant will provide up to $750 for the first year of undergraduate study and up to $1,300 for the second year of undergraduate study to full-time students who are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant and who had successfully completed a rigorous high school program, as determined by the state or local education agency and recognized by the Secretary of Education. Second year students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0. The Academic Competitiveness Grant award is in addition to the student's Pell Grant award.

License Plate Scholarship* This grant is funded by revenues from UHD "vanity plate" fees. Students must enroll at least half-time, be classified as Texas residents and demonstrate financial need.

Student Deposit Scholarship* This institutional grant is awarded to students who enroll at least half-time and demonstrate financial need.

Work-Study Programs

Texas Work-Study* and Federal College Work Study* These programs are designed for students who enroll at least half-time who demonstrate financial need. Awards are earned as wages in on and off campus positions. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident for federal work-study or be classified as a Texas resident for Texas work-study.

For CWS job postings go to:https://jobs.uhd.edu

Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan A low interest loan with interest subsidies while students are enrolled at least half-time. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and be enrolled at least half-time to participate. Maximum loan amounts vary with grade level in college. Loan counseling required.

Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan A low interest loan not based on financial need. Students may defer interest payments while enrolled at least half-time. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and be enrolled at least half-time to participate. Maximum loan amounts vary with grade level in college. Loan counseling required.

Parent Loans to Undergraduate Students (PLUS) A low interest loan for parents of dependent students enrolled at least half-time. Parent must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and student must be enrolled at least half-time to participate. Families do not need to demonstrate need to participate in this program. FAFSA application required.

Texas B-On-Time Loan (BOT) - A no interest loan for eligible Texas students, which may be forgiven if specified goals are met.  For more information, click here.

Be sure to visit Student Loans at UHD for additional information.

UHD has a variety of scholarships awarded on a variety of criteria. Contact the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid and the college department in your major to find out about what may be available.

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