Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX

Public
Four-year
Degree-granting
Currently operating

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Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX

Public
Four-year
Degree-granting
Currently operating

Add to comparisonOfficial college website

Scholarships & Tuition Assistance at Sam Houston State University

Explore verified funding programs that may be relevant to this college. Eligibility and award amounts depend on each program's official rules.

7 verified opportunities · Registry reviewed 2026-09-08

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DegreePilot verifies a selective set of named opportunities, not every scholarship or grant.

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Federal

3 verified

Federal grantU.S. Department of EducationOpen

Federal Pell Grant

Need-based federal grant funding for eligible undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor's, graduate, or professional degree, with limited post-baccalaureate teacher-certification exceptions.

Published program amount: Up to $7,395 for the 2026–27 award year
Application: Submit the 2026–27 FAFSA and complete any documents requested by the college.

Key requirements

Eligible participating institution
Award depends in part on enrollment intensity
Eligibility and amount depend on the FAFSA-calculated Student Aid Index and other federal rules
Meet federal student-aid eligibility requirements

Deadline — Open: Federal FAFSA deadline for the 2026–27 award year; state and college deadlines may be earlier

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Texas

1 verified

State grantTexas Higher Education Coordinating BoardOpen

TEXAS Grant

Need-based
Competitive selection

Need-based state grant for Texas residents in eligible public baccalaureate programs who enter through one of four published initial-eligibility pathways or renew a prior award.

Published program amount: Up to $16,197 for 2026–27; THECB encourages a $7,500 target annual amount and institutions have award discretion up to the maximum
Application: Submit either the FAFSA or TASFA, as applicable, and complete institution requirements; do not submit both.

Key requirements

Classified by the institution as a Resident of Texas
Participating Texas general academic teaching institution or health-related institution

College-specific

2 verified

Tuition guaranteeSam Houston State UniversityClosed for this cycle

Bearkat Promise

SHSU grant guarantee for qualifying entering Texas freshmen and transfers that covers mandatory tuition and fees for 15 hours per semester with grant funds rather than loans.

Published program amount: At least $5,685 in mandatory tuition and fees per semester for 15 credit hours, using eligible grant funds
Application: Submit the FAFSA by the SHSU priority date and complete SHSU financial-aid requirements; no separate Bearkat Promise application is listed.

Key requirements

Texas resident
Sam Houston State University
At least 12 SHSU credit hours each fall and spring semester
Family income no more than $100,000 and limited by financial need

Deadline — Closed for this cycle: FAFSA priority deadline for Fall 2026 Bearkat Promise consideration

Earned aid

1 verified

Earned aid is paid for eligible work. It is separate from grants and scholarships and is not an automatic tuition discount.

Earned aidU.S. Department of Education and participating employersOpen

Federal Work-Study

Part-time employment for eligible students with financial need. Money is earned through eligible employment; it is not an automatic tuition discount.

Published program amount: Earnings depend on the job, pay rate, scheduled hours, and the student's work-study award
Application: Submit the FAFSA, ask the college about its process, and apply for an eligible work-study job if awarded.

Key requirements

College must participate and have available Federal Work-Study funds
Meet the college's enrollment requirements
Demonstrate financial need under federal and college rules
Receive a work-study award from the college

Scholarships & Tuition Assistance at Sam Houston State University

Explore verified funding programs that may be relevant to this college. Eligibility and award amounts depend on each program's official rules.

7 verified opportunities · Registry reviewed 2026-09-08

← Back to Cost & Aid

DegreePilot verifies a selective set of named opportunities, not every scholarship or grant.

View official financial-aid information

Federal

3 verified

Federal grantU.S. Department of EducationOpen

Federal Pell Grant

Published program amount: Up to $7,395 for the 2026–27 award year
Application: Submit the 2026–27 FAFSA and complete any documents requested by the college.

Key requirements

Eligible participating institution
Award depends in part on enrollment intensity
Eligibility and amount depend on the FAFSA-calculated Student Aid Index and other federal rules
Meet federal student-aid eligibility requirements

Deadline — Open: Federal FAFSA deadline for the 2026–27 award year; state and college deadlines may be earlier

View official program

Texas

1 verified

State grantTexas Higher Education Coordinating BoardOpen

TEXAS Grant

Need-based
Competitive selection

Need-based state grant for Texas residents in eligible public baccalaureate programs who enter through one of four published initial-eligibility pathways or renew a prior award.

Published program amount: Up to $16,197 for 2026–27; THECB encourages a $7,500 target annual amount and institutions have award discretion up to the maximum
Application: Submit either the FAFSA or TASFA, as applicable, and complete institution requirements; do not submit both.

Key requirements

Classified by the institution as a Resident of Texas
Participating Texas general academic teaching institution or health-related institution

College-specific

2 verified

Tuition guaranteeSam Houston State UniversityClosed for this cycle

Bearkat Promise

SHSU grant guarantee for qualifying entering Texas freshmen and transfers that covers mandatory tuition and fees for 15 hours per semester with grant funds rather than loans.

Published program amount: At least $5,685 in mandatory tuition and fees per semester for 15 credit hours, using eligible grant funds
Application: Submit the FAFSA by the SHSU priority date and complete SHSU financial-aid requirements; no separate Bearkat Promise application is listed.

Key requirements

Texas resident
Sam Houston State University
At least 12 SHSU credit hours each fall and spring semester
Family income no more than $100,000 and limited by financial need

Deadline — Closed for this cycle: FAFSA priority deadline for Fall 2026 Bearkat Promise consideration

Earned aid

1 verified

Earned aid is paid for eligible work. It is separate from grants and scholarships and is not an automatic tuition discount.

Earned aidU.S. Department of Education and participating employersOpen

Federal Work-Study

Part-time employment for eligible students with financial need. Money is earned through eligible employment; it is not an automatic tuition discount.

Published program amount: Earnings depend on the job, pay rate, scheduled hours, and the student's work-study award
Application: Submit the FAFSA, ask the college about its process, and apply for an eligible work-study job if awarded.

Key requirements

College must participate and have available Federal Work-Study funds
Meet the college's enrollment requirements
Demonstrate financial need under federal and college rules
Receive a work-study award from the college

Federal grantU.S. Department of Education and participating collegesOpen

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Campus-based federal grant for undergraduates with exceptional financial need, with priority generally given to students with the lowest Student Aid Indexes who also receive Pell Grants.

Published program amount: $100–$4,000 for a full academic year in most cases
Application: Submit the FAFSA early and ask the college financial-aid office about its FSEOG process.

Key requirements

College must participate and have available FSEOG funds
Exceptional financial need; school packaging rules and available funds apply
Cannot already hold a bachelor's or first professional degree
Meet federal student-aid eligibility requirements

Ask this college's financial-aid office whether FSEOG is available. It is a campus-based program with limited funds and is not offered by every college.

Deadline — Open: Federal FAFSA deadline for 2026–27; college priority deadlines are usually earlier because funds are limited

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Full requirements and verification details

Complete eligibility context

Undergraduate
Eligible undergraduate program
College must participate and have available FSEOG funds
Exceptional financial need; school packaging rules and available funds apply
Cannot already hold a bachelor's or first professional degree
Meet federal student-aid eligibility requirements

Renewal

Not guaranteed; reviewed by the college each award year

Submit the FAFSA each year
Continue meeting federal and college eligibility rules
Funds must remain available

Published deadlines

Open — Federal FAFSA deadline for 2026–27; college priority deadlines are usually earlier because funds are limited (2026–27 federal-aid applicants)

Important notes

The usual annual maximum is $4,000; an approved study-abroad program may permit up to $4,400.
A listed range does not mean funds are available at this college or predict an award.

Official sources

Award year: 2026–27

2026–27 Federal Student Aid Handbook: FSEOG — official external websiteFederal Student Aid · Verified 2026-08-25 · Verified current

Federal grantU.S. Department of EducationOpen

TEACH Grant

Federal grant for eligible students preparing to teach in a high-need field at a school or educational service agency serving low-income students.

Published program amount: Up to $3,772 per year for grants first disbursed before October 1, 2027
Application: Submit the FAFSA, contact the college, complete TEACH Grant counseling, and sign an Agreement to Serve or Repay.

Key requirements

Participating institution
Coursework needed for a teaching career in an eligible high-need field
Meet federal academic eligibility rules or an allowed alternative
Complete TEACH Grant counseling and an Agreement to Serve or Repay

Ask this college whether it participates in TEACH Grant and whether your education program is TEACH-Grant-eligible.

Deadline — Open: Federal FAFSA deadline for 2026–27; the college may set an earlier deadline

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Full requirements and verification details

Complete eligibility context

Undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, or graduate in an eligible program
TEACH-Grant-eligible education program
Participating institution
Coursework needed for a teaching career in an eligible high-need field
Meet federal academic eligibility rules or an allowed alternative
Complete TEACH Grant counseling and an Agreement to Serve or Repay
Complete four academic years of qualifying full-time teaching within eight years
Teach in a high-need field at an eligible low-income school or educational service agency

Renewal

May be received in later eligible years within federal limits

Continue in a TEACH-Grant-eligible program
Complete required counseling and agreements

Published deadlines

Open — Federal FAFSA deadline for 2026–27; the college may set an earlier deadline (2026–27 federal-aid applicants)

Important notes

Important: if the service obligation is not completed and no exception applies, the grant converts to a Direct Unsubsidized Loan that must be repaid with interest.
The statutory annual maximum is $4,000; the displayed 2026–27 amount reflects the current 5.7% sequestration reduction for the stated disbursement period.

Official sources

Full requirements and verification details

Complete eligibility context

Undergraduate
First bachelor's degree
Classified by the institution as a Resident of Texas
Participating Texas general academic teaching institution or health-related institution
At least three-quarter time, generally 9 semester credits; hardship rules may allow 6–8 credits
Demonstrated financial need; 2026–27 priority SAI is $6,478
Renewal satisfactory-academic-progress rules apply
Initial eligibility requires one of the published high-school, TEOG-transfer, associate-degree, or honorable-military-discharge pathways
A specific TEOG transfer pathway requires prior TEOG, at least 24 credits, and a 2.5 GPA
Selective Service and other state statutory requirements apply where applicable

Renewal

May renew within published time and attempted-credit limits

Continue demonstrating financial need
Enroll at least three-quarter time unless an official hardship exception applies
Maintain satisfactory academic progress

Published deadlines

Closed for this cycle — 2026–27 Texas state priority application deadline used by many institutions (State-aid applicants)
Open — Last day the 2026–27 online TASFA remains available; institution deadlines may be earlier (Applicants using TASFA)

Important notes

Applying by the priority deadline does not guarantee funding.
The published tuition-covering rule may include other non-loan funds; DegreePilot does not calculate a stacked award.

Official sources

Award year: 2026–27 (Fiscal Year 2027)

Fiscal Year 2027 State Financial Aid Guidelines — official external websiteTexas Higher Education Coordinating Board · Verified 2026-09-08 · Verified currentApplies to: 2026–27 / Fiscal Year 2027
- Institutional allocations, complex entry pathways, and unsupported statutory criteria require official review.
Texas Application for State Financial Aid — official external websiteTexas Higher Education Coordinating Board · Verified 2026-09-08 · Verified currentApplies to: 2026–27 application
- Institutions set final processing requirements and may use earlier deadlines.

Federal

Federal Pell Grant

Key requirements

Texas

TEXAS Grant

Key requirements

College-specific

Bearkat Promise

Key requirements

Earned aid

Federal Work-Study

Key requirements

Federal

Federal Pell Grant

Key requirements

Texas

TEXAS Grant

Key requirements

College-specific

Bearkat Promise

Key requirements

Earned aid

Federal Work-Study

Key requirements

Complete eligibility context

Renewal

Published deadlines

Important notes

Official sources

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Key requirements

Complete eligibility context

Renewal

Published deadlines

Important notes

Official sources

TEACH Grant

Key requirements

Complete eligibility context

Renewal

Published deadlines

Important notes

Official sources

Complete eligibility context

Renewal

Published deadlines

Important notes

Official sources

Complete eligibility context

Renewal

Published deadlines

Important notes

Official sources

SHSU Local Scholarship

Key requirements

Complete eligibility context

Renewal

Published deadlines

Important notes

Official sources

Complete eligibility context

Renewal

Published deadlines

Important notes

Official sources