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.
