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Bearkat Promise
The Bearkat Promise guarantees all participating students enough grant funds to cover the cost of mandatory* 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
|
Nov 1 |
FAFSA received by deadline
|
12 Hours |
Minimum enrollment per semester**
|
Fall/Spring |
Semesters available
|
$40,000 |
Maximum Family 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 Overall GPA required
|
12 Hours |
Minimum enrollment per semester**
|
67% |
Minimum ratio (completed hrs/attempted hrs)
|
3
|
Maximum renewal years |
* Bearkat Promise does not cover other non-mandatory fees (see Explanation of Special Fees).
**Students must complete a minimum of 12 SHSU credit hours per semester.