Priority Dates
Know your dates
Apply early for financial aid. Aid is given to students who have the greatest financial need and have submitted all required documentation to our office. Below are the priority dates for submitting a Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA).
| Attendance Dates | Priority Dates | FAFSA Year | FAFSA Submission Period | Tax Year | Scholarship Application Priority Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fall 2025 |
March 15, 2025 | 2025-2026 | December 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026 | 2023 | November 1, 2024 |
| Fall 2026 Spring 2027 Summer 2027 |
March 1, 2026 | 2026-2027 | October 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027 | 2024 | November 1, 2025 |
College of Osteopathic Medicine
| Attendance Dates | Priority Dates | FAFSA Year | FAFSA Submission Period | Tax Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Summer 2026 | March 15, 2025 | 2025-2026 | December 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026 | 2023 |
| Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027 | February 15, 2026 | 2026-2027 | October 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027 | 2024 |
You may apply for financial aid at any time. However, to receive early consideration for all available financial assistance and to determine your eligibility in a timely manner, submit all required forms to Financial Aid & Scholarships by the priority dates listed above.
Applications completed after these priority dates will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis and dependent on available funding. Aid notifications will be emailed to your SHSU email account.
Understanding the table above
Attendance Dates: The semester(s) you plan to attend SHSU.
Priority Dates: Students who submit their FAFSA by the priority date are given priority consideration for programs with limited funding. The earlier you send in the FAFSA, the better.
FAFSA Year: The academic year the FAFSA will be applied to.
FAFSA Submission Period: The FAFSA is available online for students and parents to complete and send in to the financial aid and scholarships office during the dates listed. If you have not submitted your FAFSA by the last date in this period, you will not be awarded.
Tax Year: The tax year you must use when filling out your FAFSA.
Contact Us
Phone
LOCAL: (936) 294.1774
TOLL-FREE: (866) BEARKAT
FAX: (936) 294.3668
Location & Hours
PHYSICAL: 1903 University Ave
Estill Bldg, Suite 201
MAILING: Box 2328
Huntsville, TX 77341
HOURS: M-F 8:00am - 5:00pm
SHSU CODE: 003606