INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (JD & LL.M.)

To be eligible for Federal Financial Aid you need to:

• Have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) Certificate, or have completed homeschooling.
• Be a citizen, or an eligible non-citizen of the United States.
• Be enrolled in a degree-seeking program.
• Have a valid Social Security Number.
• Be registered with the Selective Service System, if required.
• Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress.
• Not owe a refund on a federal student grant or be in default on a federal student loan.
• Not have a conviction for the possession or sale of illegal drugs for an offense that occurred while you were receiving federal student aid (such as grants, work-study, or loans).
• Be enrolled in at least 6 hours

If you meet these requirements you can file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

STATE GRANTS

• TASFA/Senate Bill 1528 for Texas residents (Deadline: January 15)

SCHOLARSHIPS (Foreign LL.M. Students)

For possible funding sources, check:

• With your home country for Fulbright Scholarship opportunities
• With your home country for Rotary International Scholarships
• With the government in your home country
• With your employer
• Institute of International Education

LOANS FOR FOREIGN J.D. & LL.M Students:

• Private loans (with a U.S. Cosigner) From the drop-down menu, select school: University of Houston then select program: Law Student.

University of Houston Law Center
Financial Aid & Scholarship Office
4170 Martin Luther King Blvd
Houston, TX 77204-6060
(713) 743-2269
School code 003652
lawfinaid@uh.edu