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T E X A S
SHOW YOUR PASSION
At SHSU, you will be challenged, inspired and forever changed. Our vibrant, supportive environment will give you the freedom to discover new interests that will transform your future.
25
average class size
24:1
student-to-faculty ratio
SCHOLARSHIPS
AN INVESTMENT YOU CAN AFFORD
The Bearkat Promise guarantees all participating students enough grant and scholarship funds to cover the cost of mandatory* tuition and fees for 15 credit hours per semester!
BE WISE // #BEABEARKAT
shsu.edu/scholarships // (936) 294-1774 The Financial Aid & Scholarships Office administers more than 600 scholarships for achievement in academic, leadership, honors and extracurricular activities. SHSU uses a streamlined application, Scholarships4Kats, allowing students to be automatically considered for all relevant scholarships. Once accepted to SHSU, students have access to the online scholarship application portal.
FINANCIAL AID shsu.edu/finaid // (936) 294-1774 ■ GRANTS are gift aid and do not have to be repaid. ■ SCHOLARSHIPS are generally merit-based gifts that do not require repayment.
*The Bearkat Promise does not cover other non-mandatory fees.
■ LOANS must be repaid with interest. ■ WORK STUDY provides wages for part-time employment with SHSU.
ESTIMATED COST PER SEMESTER* TEXAS RESIDENT TUITION AND FEES (12 HOURS)
$4,648*
BOOKS AND SUPPLIES (APPROXIMATE)
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available on October 1. For faster processing, apply online at studentaid.gov. The school code for SHSU is 003606. The FAFSA priority deadline is November 1 (Fall and Spring) and September 30 (Spring only).
$500
RESIDENCE HALL (residence halls range from $2,112–$3,292)
$2,639
MEAL PLAN
$2,068
APPROXIMATE COST (PER SEMESTER)
$9,855
SMITH-HUTSON SCHOLARSHIP
OPTIONAL PARKING PERMIT (ONE YEAR) *B ased on Fall 2020 rates and subject to change. Please contact the Bursar’s Office for the most up-to-date financial information. For international and out-of-state costs, please go to shsu.edu/cost.
$198
// smith-hutson.shsu.edu The Smith-Hutson Scholarship is the most generous and prolific scholarship program offered at SHSU and was designed to build a community of scholars who demonstrate academic achievement, service and leadership. Students awarded Smith-Hutson Scholarships may receive financial support up to a maximum of $18,500 per academic year for up to four years for incoming freshmen. Incoming freshmen applicants must be residents of Texas, demonstrate academic and leadership potential, plan to pursue a baccalaureate degree at SHSU, demonstrate financial need, and be admitted for Fall 2021 at SHSU. Students must complete the FAFSA or TASFA prior to submitting their scholarship application.
FRIENDSHIPS
When you live in one of SHSU’s many on-campus residences, you’ll adjust more quickly to university life, have easy access to classrooms and dining facilities, and develop lifelong friendships.
THAT LAST
277
student organizations
14
residence halls and apartments
LET YOUR KATTRIBUTES
SHINE BE PROUD // #BEABEARKAT
Career Ready
Being self-reflective and flexible; dependable and courageous
Communication
Developing healthy relationships, successful interactions and deep learning
Ethics
Living by a moral compass for honest, responsible behavior
Critical Thinking
Analyzing and evaluating in order to make informed and thoughtful decisions
Teamwork
Being part of a culture of collaboration that produces more and better results
COLLEGE PREP CHECKLIST
ISIT SHSU V Visit SHSU in person or online at shsu.edu/visit.
ACE THE TEST Prepare for the SAT or ACT.
ECURE FUNDS S Review financial aid and scholarship opportunities at shsu.edu/finaid.
FIND HOUSING Explore student housing options at shsu.edu/reslife.
REQUEST INFORMATION shsu.edu/beabearkat #BEABEARKAT 1-866-BEARKAT // SHSU.EDU
PO Box 2418, Huntsville, TX 77341-2418