Federal Financial Aid Programs
The Federal government has a myriad of grants, scholarships and loans (i.e. Pell Grants, Work Study, Perkins Loan, etc.) available to qualified students who have financial need.
Requirements
Students should fill out the FAFSA to be considered for any of these financial opportunities.
Male citizens of the U.S. and male immigrant aliens 18 through 25 years old must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System to be eligible for federal student loans and grants. Men can register at any post office, or register on–line at www.sss.gov/regist.htm
These programs are awarded exclusively by the financial aid office at the individual UH campuses. Check with the financial aid office where you plan to attend for more information on availability of funds, eligibility, deadlines and required forms.
Federal Scholarships and Grants
For information about the opportunities listed here, please visit the Federal Student Aid website.
- Federal Pell Grant
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
- Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant
Federal Work Study
Under the Federal Work Study Program, you can work part-time to earn money for your education.
The FWS Program provides part-time employment while you are enrolled in school, helps pay your educational expenses, is available to undergraduate and graduate students, available to full-time or part-time students, administered by schools participating in the FWS Program and encourages community service work and work related to your course of study, whenever possible.
