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Graduate Financial Assistance

By pursuing a graduate program at the University of Houston College of Education, you’re investing in your future and expanding your opportunities. Planning early can help you make informed financial decisions and stay focused on your goals. In the College, we provide guidance to help you navigate scholarships, assistantships, federal aid and funding options. Explore the resources below to support your academic journey.

Step 1: Estimate Tuition Costs

  • Use the UH tuition calculator. Select “Education” for the college.
  • To estimate 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 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen.
  • UH’s school code is 003652.
  • Graduate students are considered “independent students” on the form.
  • Federal aid is only available for degree programs (certification-only or certificate programs are not eligible).

Step 3: Explore UH Funding Opportunities

The University of Houston and the College of Education offer financial support through assistantships, fellowships and scholarships. Find details via UH Graduate School Funding Opportunities.

Ph.D. Programs

  • 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. Not all years in the graduate program may be covered by this fellowship. Recipients qualify for a non-resident tuition waiver if needed.
  • Graduate Assistantships: Research, teaching and instructional assistantships (RA/TA/IA) provide monthly stipends and a non-resident tuition waiver if needed.
  • Graduate School Fund: This fund 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 FAFSA.
  • Presidential Fellowship: This two-year fellowship supports selected Ph.D. students for two years; recipients qualify for a non-resident tuition waiver if needed.

Ed.D. Programs

  • Graduate School Fund: This fund 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 FAFSA.

M.Ed. Programs

  • Graduate School Fund: This fund 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 FAFSA.
  • Stella L. Ernhardt Scholarship: This fellowship available to selected master’s students provides partial funding for two years; recipients qualify for a non-resident tuition waiver if needed.
  • 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 a non-resident tuition waiver if needed.

Certificate Programs

  • Graduate School Fund: This fund 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 FAFSA.

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 December/January and closes in late February.

Contact Us

If you have questions about financial aid, assistantships or scholarships, please reach out.