Cost and Financial Aid
Get help paying for college
We provide a wide variety of financial aid options to help you fund your education. Most SHSU undergraduate students receive some form of aid!
- 64% of undergraduate students receive financial aid Full-time students only
- $13,679 Average financial aid award per student ’23-’24 award year
- $200 million in financial aid provided to SHSU students ’23-’24 award year
Average cost of attendance
Earning your degree at SHSU gives you a big advantage: We have one of the lowest in-state tuition rates of any four-year institution in Texas, making us one of the best values in the state.
Applying for financial aid
It all starts with filling out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). We’ll take you through the steps to help you feel confident submitting your application.
Types of aid
Your financial aid package may consist of a variety of different elements.
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Grants
Grants are a form of financial aid that’s typically awarded based on financial need and doesn’t have to be repaid.
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Loans
If you receive a loan as part of your aid package, you’ll have to pay the money back with interest after you leave SHSU.
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Scholarships
You can apply for scholarships based on academic merit, financial need, or other forms of qualification.
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Work-Study
Work-Study lets you earn a portion of your education expenses by working part-time while you’re in college.
calculate your cost to attend SHSU
Use our Cost Calculator tool to estimate the tuition, fees and basic living expenses you could pay for an academic year.
Financial Help For Students!
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Bearkat Assistance Program
SHSU’s Bearkat Emergency Fund offers quick financial support for students facing unexpected emergencies through the Bearkat Assistance Program.
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Bearkats Helping Bearkats
The Bearkats Helping Bearkats initiative is a compassionate response to students in crisis—providing emergency aid, resources, and hope when it’s needed most.
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Mailing Address
Box 2328
Huntsville, TX 77341
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(936) 294-3668