SHSU Junior Brochure

BE STRONG. #BEABEARKAT

S A M H O U S TO N S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y H U N T S V I L L E ,

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!

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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