Your Financial Future at Fort Hays State University
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.
FHSU Scholarship Application - Deadline Closed
The 2026–2027 FHSU Scholarship Application deadline has passed.
Students who submitted an application should continue to check their Workday account and FHSU email for updates regarding scholarship awards.
Please note:
- Departmental scholarships are typically determined and communicated starting in June.
- Community scholarships will be added to your award offer once FHSU receives the funds.
"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Under federal regulations, we must confirm students' course participation for courses dropped/withdrawn from after financial aid is disbursed.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 and our Priority Deadline is April 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.