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Summer Aid Update: Summer 2024 financial aid will begin paying on your SHSU account balance the week of May 20th.
5/8/2024: Great News Bearkats! 2024-2025 Financial Aid Offers have begun! Please note if your FAFSA has been updated, requirements and offers are subject to change. Monitor your MySam and SHSU email for updates.
Bearkat Promise
The Bearkat Promise guarantees all participating students enough grant funds to cover the cost of mandatory* tuition and fees for 15 hours per semester!
| New Student Requirements | Description |
|---|---|
| YES |
Entering Freshman or Entering Transfer Students
|
| YES |
PELL Eligible
|
| YES |
Texas Resident
|
| YES |
Seeking a degree at SHSU
|
| YES |
Limited by financial need
|
| March 15 |
FAFSA must be received by Priority Date
|
| April 15 |
Verification documents must be submitted**
|
| 12 Hours |
Minimum enrollment per semester***
|
| Fall/Spring |
Semesters available
|
| $40,000 |
Maximum Family Income
|
| 2.5 | Minimum GPA Requirement for Transfer Students |
| Renewal Requirements | Description |
|---|---|
| YES | New student requirements maintained |
|
YES
|
Started program in first year at Sam Houston |
|
YES
|
Renewal years are sequential |
| YES |
Compliant with SAP Policy
|
| 2.5 |
Minimum Overall GPA required
|
| 12 Hours |
Minimum enrollment per semester***
|
| 67% |
Minimum ratio (completed hrs/attempted hrs)
|
|
3
|
Maximum renewal years |
*Bearkat Promise does not cover other non-mandatory fees (see Explanation of Special Fees).
**Students selected for verification must have all requested documents processed by April 15.
***Students must complete a minimum of 12 SHSU credit hours per semester.