Your Financial Future at Fort Hays State University
Please Note -
On August 24, 2022, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) extended the student loan payment pause through December 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
For more information about Student Loan Debt Relief updates please go to studentaid.gov.
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 2023-2024 FAFSA is available now!
Starting October 1, 2022 students can now submit the 23-24 FAFSA application. Students will use their 2021 income information on the application. The FHSU Priority deadline is December 1, 2022. 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.
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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