Your Financial Future at Fort Hays State University
FHSU has partnered with Inceptia!
At Fort Hays State University, we understand that student loans can be intimidating. That’s why we have partnered with Inceptia, a nonprofit organization, to provide you with free assistance on your student loan obligations to ensure you feel comfortable and can be successful in your loan repayment.
Inceptia may be calling to help you with next steps in your repayment journey. Their friendly counselors are there to help you every step of the way. While you are in your grace period, they might reach out to you to answer questions you may have on your repayment options. If you become delinquent on your loans, they may also contact you to help find a solution that works within your means.
The Inceptia counselors are there to help you with every step by staying in touch with you via phone calls, letters, and/or emails. They will not be collecting money from you. Inceptia’s nonprofit purpose is to help you find answers to your questions and solutions to your issues. We encourage you to visit Inceptia’s Student Knowledge HQ website at https://www.heroknowl.org/
2026-2027 FAFSA is Available
Apply early at studentaid.gov
- 2024 taxes are required
- FHSU School Code: 001915
Awarding for the 2026-2027 academic year is now underway.
Students should regularly monitor their FHSU student email and Workday account for updates on awards, required documents, and additional actions.
Please be prepared for changes to loan offer amounts if you are a student who takes less than full-time courses. For more information click here.
"How To" Videos about Financial Aid in Workday Now Available!
Links are available on the Financial Aid Forms page for guides on how to "Accept/Decline Awards" and "View Financial Aid Dashboard," along with "View Financial Aid Action Items."
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.
What to Know About FAFSA
The 2026-2027 FAFSA has launched!
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.
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, check our financial aid policies page 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.
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.
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.