1. Sign into your MySam account
   
2. Select the Main Menu icon at the top-left and then select My Account
   
   
3. Find the Financial Aid tile and select Accept/Decline Financial Aid
   
   
4. Select the Aid Year
   
   
5. Select View Questions under the Responses Required header and answer all the questions
   
   
6. Select the Offer tab from the top menu
   
7. Scroll down and accept/decline all of your financial aid offers then select Submit at the bottom

1. Sign in to your MySam account
   
2. Select the Main Menu icon at the top-left and then select My Account
   
   
3. Find the Financial Aid tile and select Unsatisfied Requirements
   
   
4. Select the Aid Year
   
5. You can view your requirements, read messages, and print requested documentation here
   

1. Go to StudentAid.gov
2. Click on Create Account
   
3. Follow the on-screen steps to finish creating or editing an FSA ID.

1. Go to StudentAid.gov
2. Sign in with your FSA ID
3. Hover over the Apply for Aid tab at the top and select Complete the FAFSA Form.
   

• SHSU's school code is 003606
• Once you submit your application, SHSU should receive your application within 4 business days.

1. Go to StudentAid.gov
2. Sign in with your FSA ID
3. Hover over the Complete Aid Process tab at the top and select Complete Entrance Counseling
   
4. Click on the Start button to begin your Entrance Counseling
   
5. Select Sam Houston State University as your school
6. Follow the prompts to complete Entrance Counseling

1. Go to StudentAid.gov
2. Sign in with your FSA ID
3. Hover over the Complete Aid Process tab at the top and select Complete a Master Promissory Note
   
4. Find the MPN for Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loans header and click on the Start button
5. Select Sam Houston State University as your school
6. Follow the prompts to complete your Master Promissory Note

1. Go to StudentAid.gov
2. Sign in with your FSA ID
3. Hover over the Manage Loans tab at the top and select Complete Exit Counseling
   
4. Click on the Start button to begin your Exit Counseling
   
5. Select Sam Houston State University as your school
6. Follow the prompts to complete Exit Counseling

Refer to our Parent Checklist for how to apply for the Parent PLUS loan

Schedule a virtual appointment or email your financial aid counselor.