Graduate Admissions

1. Complete the online application at shsu.edu/apply Pay the $50 non-refundable application fee.

3. Submit official transcripts

All transcripts from colleges or universities attended.

4. An acceptable undergraduate GPA

A cumulative undergraduate degree GPA of 3.0 or 3.0 for the final 30 baccalaureate credits.

5. Current resume

6. Evidence of one years of employment

Evidence of current employment in a criminal justice related agency with a minimum of one year of criminal justice experience.

7. Applicant questionnaire

8. Essay

See department website for requirements.

Financial Aid

shsu.edu/finaid | 936.294.1774

A variety of financial aid resources are available to assist with funding your education. Federal, state, school, and private funds are available to those who qualify.

� Grants: gift aid that does not have to be repaid.

� Scholarships: generally, merit-based gifts that do not have to be repaid. While not all scholarships require a FAFSA on file, it is recommended you complete one.

� Loans: borrowed money that must be repaid with interest.

Scholarships

shsu.edu/scholarships | 936.294.1774

Many nonprofit and private organizations offer scholarships to help pay for college. You must be an accepted student to SHSU to apply for scholarships. To review your scholarship eligibility, you must complete the general application in the Scholarships4Kats portal. After you complete your profile, you are automatically considered for all relevant scholarships.

Veteran Benefits

shsu.edu/veterans | 936.294.4921

The Veterans Resource Center (VRC) is available to assist students with Veterans Affairs educational and the Hazlewood Act Waiver.

Tuition Reimbursement

shsu.edu/registrar | 936.294.1040

Tuition reimbursement may be obtained as an employee benefit through certain employers. An employer may pay a pre-determined amount of continuing education credits or college coursework to be applied toward a degree. Contact your employer to see if you qualify for this benefit.