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If you are attending Fall 2026/Spring 2027, complete you 2026-27 FAFSA and Unsatisfied Requirements by March 1st due to limited funding.
Bearkat Promise
The Bearkat Promise is SHSU’s commitment to making college more affordable for Texas students. This program guarantees eligible students enough grant funding to cover mandatory¹ tuition and fees for up to 15 credit hours each semester.
Starting in Fall 2026, the Bearkat Promise program is being expanded to include family income² up to $100,000!
| New Requirements for Fall 2026 | 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
|
| March 1 |
FAFSA must be received by Priority Date
|
| 12 Hours |
Minimum enrollment per semester³
|
| Fall/Spring |
Semesters available
|
| $100,000 |
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 semester³
|
| 67% |
Minimum ratio (completed hrs/attempted hrs)
|
|
3
|
Maximum renewal years |
¹Bearkat Promise does not cover other non-mandatory fees.
²Family income is determined based on data from the FAFSA.
³Students must complete a minimum of 12 SHSU credit hours per semester.