Your Financial Future at Fort Hays State University
Please Note -
On April 6, 2022, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) extended the student loan payment pause through Aug. 31, 2022. The pause includes the following relief measures for eligible loans:
- a suspension of loan payments
- a 0% interest rate
- stopped collections on defaulted loans
We’re here to help you throughout your educational career with us – and beyond. That means that our Financial Assistance Office will help navigate opportunities that make your college career fiscally easier, and your future pockets as full as you want them.
Each year, we award and deliver more than $59 million in loans, grants, scholarships and employment funding from university, federal, state and private sources – all to help you succeed now and later. And, we know that numbers are important. Learn more from our Scholarship and Tuition Calculator to gain a clearer picture of your financial future ahead.
Applying for Aid
The process of applying for financial aid can be both confusing and tedious if you are unsure of where to begin. To help you through this process and eliminate the frustration, refer to our checklist for new students and our checklist for continuing students .
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine your eligibility for federal financial aid. The FHSU School Code is 001915 and our Priority Deadline is December 1.
Financial Aid Presentations
View presentations made by the FHSU Financial Assistance Office for high school seniors and parents about the financial aid process.
General Eligibility for Financial Aid
Learn more about the criteria you must meet to be eligible for federal financial aid at FHSU.
College and Tuition Costs
Find information about FHSU's current tuition and fees and tools to help you estimate your total cost of attendance, including room and board, personal expenses, etc.
Verification
You may be selected for Verification during your financial aid application process. Find answers to frequently asked questions about the Verification process.
Helpful Resources
Use this list of outside resources to find additional information about applying for financial aid.
What to Know About FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine your eligibility for federal financial aid. The FHSU School Code is 001915 and our Priority Deadline is December 1.
The 2022-2023 FAFSA is available now!
Starting October 1, 2021 students are able to submit the 22-23 FAFSA application. Students will use their 2020 income information on the application. The FHSU Priority deadline is December 1, 2021. Submit your FAFSA early so you do not miss out on limited funded financial aid.
Last Date of Attendance or Participation
Under federal regulations, we must confirm students' course participation for courses dropped/withdrawn from after financial aid is disbursed. Please note that dropping/withdrawing from a course could require you to repay, specifically for Pell Grant recipients. For more information about these changes, click here or contact our office.
Have questions about Satisfactory Academic Progress?
For information about how grades can affect your financial aid eligibility or to submit a financial aid suspension appeal, visit our Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy.
Cares Act Student Funding
For information on how to apply for Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, please see the Cares Act Student Funding page.
Statement for COVID-19
During this period of uncertainty, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the Financial Assistance Office is keenly aware that the move to online classes and closure of the main campus is creating some concern for Fort Hays State University students with regard to their financial aid. Our first priority is to make sure that our students are provided with the services they need to continue to be successful. We would like to assure you that while we may not be in our offices, our staff will continue to maintain regular office hours from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Additionally, we will continue to process aid for 2019-20 and 2020-21, and send communications regarding your financial aid via email or phone calls. We will strive to make this transition as seamless as possible to maintain the level of support and care you are accustomed to receiving.
If you need to contact our office, our first suggestion is to email us at finaid@fhsu.edu. We will be monitoring and responding to our emails Monday through Friday during regular business hours. If you feel the need to call us, please call (785) 628-4408. You will be directed to our voicemail and we ask that you leave a message. Someone from our office will get back to you as quickly as possible. We understand that this will require some wait time. We also anticipate that there may be some slow down to our processing as we adjust to this new way of conducting business. We will work as quickly as we can, and thank you for your patience and understanding. As always, we hope that any decisions you make regarding continuation or withdrawal from classes, especially during this time, will be made with careful thought and some counseling from our office so we are sure you are aware of the implications to your financial aid awards.
The Financial Assistance Office will continue to monitor the situation with COVID-19 and any regulations that are being released by the Department of Education. We will adjust as necessary to make sure your financial aid is being handled correctly as these new regulations are implemented. We look forward to the resolution of this situation and we hope for a quick return to campus for everyone impacted by this event.
How to Reach Us
Financial Assistance Office
Picken Hall 202
Fort Hays State University
600 Park Street
Hays, KS 67601
Online Inquiry Form
Phone: 785-628-4408
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