Graduate Student Financial Resources
By pursuing a graduate program at the UH College of Education, you鈥檙e investing in your future and expanding your opportunities. Planning early can help you make informed financial decisions and stay focused on your goals. Explore the resources below to support your academic journey.
Step 1: Estimate Tuition Costs
- Use the UH tuition calculator. Select 鈥淓ducation鈥� for the college. For doctoral programs, select 鈥淧hD.鈥� For certification and certificate programs, select 鈥淢asters鈥� for rough estimates.
- To calculate hours, each graduate course is typically 3 credit hours (part-time students generally take 6 hours and full-time students generally take 9 hours, but this can vary).
- Review college fees and university fees.
Step 2: Apply for Federal Financial Aid
- Complete the .
- Must be a U.S. citizen or an鈥痚ligible noncitizen.
- UH鈥檚 school code is 003652.
- Graduate students are considered 鈥渋ndependent students鈥� on the form.
- Note: Federal aid is only available for degree programs (certification-only or certificate programs are not eligible).
Step 3: Explore UH Funding Opportunities
The 91视频 and the College of Education offer financial support for degree-seeking students through assistantships, fellowships and scholarships. Find details via UH Graduate School Funding Opportunities.
Prospective Ph.D. students are automatically considered for the following opportunities during the admissions process. No additional application is required.
- Graduate Tuition Fellowship (GTF): This competitive fellowship covers in-state tuition and mandatory fees for full-time students (9 credit hours) during the academic year; during the summer term, GTFs are contingent upon available budget. The fellowship may not cover all years of the program. Recipients qualify for a non-resident tuition waiver if needed.
- Graduate Assistantships: Research, teaching and instructional assistantships (RA/TA/IA) provide monthly stipends, health insurance premium support and a non-resident tuition waiver if needed.
- Presidential Fellowship: This two-year fellowship supports selected Ph.D. students for two years; recipients qualify for a non-resident tuition waiver if needed. Students are automatically considered for this fellowship; no additional application is required.
The UH Graduate School coordinates the following funding opportunity and can answer questions.
- Graduate School Fund (GSF): The GSF provides financial assistance for Texas resident graduate students who demonstrate financial need and enroll in at least 6 hours for the academic term. Students should complete the . Funding is limited so apply early.
Graduate School Fund (GSF): The GSF provides financial assistance for Texas resident graduate students who demonstrate financial need and enroll in at least 6 hours for the academic term. Students should complete the . The UH Graduate School coordinates the funding and can answer questions. Funding is limited so apply early.
Graduate School Fund (GSF): The GSF provides financial assistance for Texas resident graduate students who demonstrate financial need and enroll in at least 6 hours for the academic term. Students should complete the . The UH Graduate School coordinates the funding and can answer questions. Funding is limited so apply early.
Stella L. Ernhardt Scholarship: This fellowship available to selected master鈥檚 students provides partial funding for two years; recipients qualify for a non-resident tuition waiver if needed. Students are automatically considered for this fellowship; no additional application is required.
Higher Education M.Ed.: Full-time students in this program may apply for assistantships in partnership with the UH Division of Student Affairs. These provide monthly stipends and some positions offer health insurance premium support and a non-resident tuition waiver if needed. Accepted students will receive departmental guidance regarding the application and interview process.
Step 4: Discover Other Funding Resources
- UH Assistantships: Other UH colleges and departments may have additional assistantship opportunities for College of Education graduate students.
- Employer Tuition Assistance: Ask your employer/HR department about tuition reimbursement.
- Employment Opportunities: Find on-campus and off-campus jobs via Cougar Pathway.
- UH Employees: Learn about UH staff scholarships.
Step 5: Apply for College of Education Scholarships
After being admitted, apply for scholarships for continuing students. The College of Education scholarship application typically opens in October and closes in December for priority consideration.
Contact Us
If you have questions about financial aid, assistantships or scholarships, please reach out.
- General financial aid questions: Contact the UH Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.
- Fellowships or assistantships: Contact your College of Education program director or the UH Graduate School.