FORWARD Program

Scholarships

All Sam Houston State University scholarships are located in Scholarships4Kats. (https://www.shsu.edu/dept/financial-aid/aid/scholarships) The FORWARD Program sponsors a competitive Former Foster Youth scholarships only available to students with experience in the foster care system.

Student Money Management: Financial Coaching

Student Money Management offers personalized, private 1:1 financial coaching on personal budgets, paying for school, credit/debit, and other financial literacy topics.

Transitional Medicaid

People who were in foster care on their 18th birthday and are now age 18 through 20 may receive Medicaid.  For more information, call 2-1-1, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Central Time.

FORWARD Student Benefits

Monthly Newsletter

-Stay updated on current events and opportunities specific to former fosters, orphans, wards of the court and homeless students.

Competitive Scholarship Opportunity for a $1000 Former Foster Youth Scholarship

                -($500 for fall & spring semesters)

 Support regarding:

                -Academics                                                          -Admissions

                -Registrar                                                             -Housing

                -Financial Aid                                                       -Advising

                -Food Pantry                                                        -Thrift Store

                -Legal Services                                                    -Money Management

                -Health & Counseling Services                           -TRIO

                -The Garrett Center                                             -Pay It Forward Organization

                -Liaison to coordinate DFPS/PAL and aftercare resources with SHSU Resources

Residence Hall Break Housing during holiday breaks and time between summer sessions.

ETV Application Assistance

 Graduation Package:

• Graduation application fee is waived
• FREE Cap & Gown
• FREE Senior Photo Shoot
• FREE Stage photo (with the president)