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FINANCIAL AID CHECKLIST
shsu.edu/finaid // (936) 294-1774
REQUEST A FSA ID
Gather financial aid documents and request a FSA ID at studentaid.gov.
SUBMIT YOUR FAFSA* Complete your FAFSA online
(SHSU code: 003606) at studentaid.gov.
ACCEPT YOUR AID OPTION(S)
Review your aid notification and accept or decline each aid offer at shsu.edu/finaid/awards.
APPLY EACH YEAR
Complete the Renewal FAFSA each year. * The FAFSA priority deadlines are November 1 (Fall and Spring) and September 30 (Spring only).
ABO UT FINA NCIAL AID Financial aid can consist of GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS and WORK STUDY. The Financial Aid & Scholarships Office administers more than 600 scholarships for achievement in academics, leadership, honors and extracurricular activities through the Scholarships4Kats portal. See shsu.edu/scholarships. The BEARKAT PROMISE guarantees all participating students enough grant and scholarship funds to cover the cost of mandatory tuition and fees for 15 hours per semester (it does not cover other non-mandatory fees). Learn more at shsu.edu/bearkatpromise.
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