Financial Aid at UHV
Your education is a major investment. That's why the University of Houston-Victoria offers a variety of financial resources to help offset your educational costs. In fact, we award more than $40.6 million each year in scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study employment.
We also offer the UHV Commitment Scholarship to help pay for housing expenses. Qualified students can receive between a $1200 - $2400 scholarship while living at UHV Jaguar Village.
We know navigating the financial aid process can be scary. We are here to answer your questions and help you make better decisions about your future. Just stop by our office to meet with your assigned Financial Aid Counselor. Explore our website using the menu at left to learn more.
To learn more about applying for financial aid, types of financial aid, and keeping your financial aid, please watch our Financial Aid Orientation video.
Applying for Financial Aid
Start your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after applying to UHV. You'll automatically be considered for most types of aid with this one application. The priority deadline for the Fall semester is January 15th. Our FAFSA School Code is 013231.
Review the steps for applying for financial aid.
Important Dates for Financial Aid
October 1: FAFSA Available **2024-2025 FAFSA release date must be determined by the Department of Education due to the FAFSA Simplification Act. All indications are that it will be sometime in December 2023.
October 15: Spring Priority Application deadline
January 15: Fall Priority Application deadline
March 15: Summer Priority Application deadline
Documents received after January 15 will be processed in the following time frames:
January 16 - May 10 Within one week of receipt
May 11 - July 26 Within two weeks of receipt
July 27 - September 15 Within three weeks of receipt
Financial aid is generally awarded one week after your last document is processed. However, you will need to add an additional week if corrections are required on your FAFSA.
Visit the Financial Aid Calendar for additional award deadlines and disbursement dates.
Financial Aid Resources
Contact Us
Phone: (361)570-4125 or (877)970-4848, Ext. 4125 Texas Toll Free
Email: Financial Aid (Include your student ID in the subject line)
Fax: (361)580-5555
Location: University West Building, Room 133
Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
Closed on Holidays
Mailing Address:
Office of Financial Aid
University of Houston-Victoria
3007 N. Ben Wilson
Victoria, TX 77901-5731