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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.