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Steps for Federal Applicants

STEP 1 - Apply for Your Federal Personal Identification Number (PIN)

The federal PIN allows you to sign your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) electronically. Parents of dependent students must obtain a PIN as well, so that  they too can sign the FAFSA online. If you are a continuing student, you may use your PIN to access your FAFSA Renewal on the Web. Visit to obtain your Federal PIN.

STEP 2 - Complete Your FAFSA

To apply for financial aid, you MUST complete a FAFSA at fafsa.. You should complete the application as early as possible, after January 1 and prior to March You MUST have the FAFSA and all required documents submitted by the priority deadline of April 1 to receive the maximum consideration for limited financial aid resources. The University of Houston’s Federal School Code is 003652. 

STEP 3 - Review Your Student Aid Report (SAR)

You will be notified by the Department of Education via e-mail with-in 3-5 days that your Student Aid Report (SAR) is ready for review and has been forwarded to the school of your choice. If your SAR has errors, correct them online using your Federal PIN.

STEP 4 - Complete Your File

While processing your FAFSA, additional application requirements may be requested to complete your file. You will be notified via email that your file is incomplete. Monitor your status online at myUH. The priority deadline to submit all documents is April 1.

FAQ: What additional application requirements might be requested?

Once your FAFSA is submitted, your information will be verified by a series of federally mandated data matched (Social Security Number, date of birth, name, Selective Service status, citizenship status, and default status. You may also be selected for the verification process by the U.S. Department of Education, which is a random quality- control method used to check the accuracy of information submitted on the FAFSA.

STEP 5 - Check Your Status

In order to be eligible for federal funding, you MUST be a fully admitted degree-seeking student. Check your status online at myUH.uh.edu.

STEP 6 - Accept Your Awards

We will notify you via e-mail when you have been awarded financial aid. Accept or decline your financial aid award(s) at myUH.uh.edu.

University of Houston strives to make the Financial Aid process as straightforward as possible, but some students have unique situations that they need help with.  Browse this list of links to learn more about the financial aid application process.  If you still have questions, contact the Financial Aid Office.

Special Circumstances

Determining Your Financial Need

Disbursement of Aid

Maintaining Financial Aid Eligibility

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