Bearkat Promise
The Bearkat Promise guarantees all participating students enough grant and scholarship funds to cover the cost of 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 |
| April 1 | FAFSA received deadline* |
| 12 Hours | Minimum enrollment per semester |
| Fall/Spring | Semesters available |
| $25,000 | Maximum family adjusted gross 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 GPA required |
| 75% | Minimum ratio (completed hrs/attempted hrs) |
3 |
Maximum renewal years |
* Students selected for verification must have all requested documents submitted by May 15.

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