Financial Aid

As part of our mission to graduate leaders who measure success by the number of lives they touch, HBU works hard to provide financial opportunities and address affordability issues. We have numerous academic, talent, leadership, merit, athletic, and alumni scholarships and grants available to finance your education. Review a glossary of terms for definitions of common terms used on this website.

Visit our Tuition and Aid website for average tuition costs and specific fees for both undergraduate and graduate students. In addition, you may use the Net Price Calculator to obtain a better personalized estimate of your projected cost to attend Houston Baptist University.

For a detailed estimated cost of attendance including room and board, books and supplies, and other expenses, visit our Estimated Cost of Attendance page.

Important Deadline Dates

October 1, 2020

Date students may begin submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2021-22 academic year. List HBU’s federal school code — 003576 — on your application.

March 1, 2021

Preferred deadline to submit the FAFSA. HBU’s Aid Office begins aid packaging in March. Additional required documentation must be returned by the due date indicated on the award letter.

April 15

Priority annual deadline for continuing students to submit the FAFSA and all requested and required documentation.

Applying for FAFSA