Intersession
Important Notes
- For the purpose of determining financial aid eligibility, Winter Intersession credit hours will be combined with Spring 2027 credit hours.
- A 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be filed and received by the Financial Assistance Office prior to December 1, 2026.
- Any Winter Intersession 2027 financial aid eligibility will be combined with Spring 2027 eligibility and disbursed according to the Spring 2027 disbursement dates. Financial aid will not be provided in advance of the Spring 2027 disbursement dates . Note: FHSU offers the option of purchasing books and supplies at the FHSU Bookstore with excess financial aid funds using an FHSU Book Voucher. Book vouchers are available for Intersession only to students whose pending federal financial aid is greater than the charges for Intersession 2027 and Spring 2027. Your file will be reviewed for eligibility.
Intersession Aid Eligibility
- Winter Intersession 2027 eligibility for all federal financial aid programs is based on the 2026-27 FAFSA, available funding, and your Winter Intersession and Spring 2027 registration plans.
- You must be admitted as a degree seeking student and your Spring 2027 FHSU registration must be finalized in order to receive aid for Winter Intersession 2027.
- Winter Intersession credit hours will not be included in the calculation of total spring credit hours used to determine registration level for consortium agreement purposes.
- Dropping/withdrawing from courses could require a repayment, specifically Pell Grant recipients. For more information, visit Last Date of Attendance or Participation.
- The combination of Winter Intersession 2027 and Spring 2027 credit hours will make up your Spring 2027 registration level for financial aid awarding purposes. It is your responsibility to notify our office if your registration level will be different for Spring 2027 due to your Intersession 2027 hours. Aid cannot release unless you are registered in the number of hours for which your aid is calculated.
| Student Level (Fall & Spring) | Full-Time | 3/4 Time | Half-Time | Less than Half-Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 12 or more hours | 9–11 hours | 6–8 hours | 5 hours or less (Not eligible for aid) |
| Graduate | 9 or more hours | N/A | 5–8 hours | 4 hours or less (Not eligible for aid) |
Important Dates for Winter Intersession 2027
| Important Date / Milestone | Deadline & Details |
|---|---|
| Admission Application Deadline | Monday, December 1, 2026 |
| Registration Deadline | Wednesday, December 16, 2026 (Pre-registered classes will be dropped from the Student Schedule if registration is not completed in Workday by 11:59 p.m. CT.) |
| Classes Begin | Monday, December 28, 2026 |
| Final Day for any Refund | Monday, December 28, 2026 (No refunds after this date) |
| Spring 2027 Financial Aid Disbursement | Monday, January 11, 2027 |
Payment & Disbursement
- If you are not eligible for federal financial aid, payment is expected at the time of registration.
- If you are eligible for federal financial aid, spring financial aid will apply to Winter Intersession tuition/fee charges first. Any remaining aid will apply to Spring 2027 tuition/fees or other charges.
- Any Winter Intersession 2027 financial aid eligibility will be combined with Spring 2027 eligibility and disbursed according to the Spring 2027 disbursement dates. Financial aid will not be provided in advance of the Spring 2027 disbursement dates . Note: FHSU offers the option of purchasing books and supplies at the FHSU Bookstore with excess financial aid funds using an FHSU Book Voucher. Book vouchers are available for Intersession only to students whose pending federal financial aid is greater than the charges for Intersession 2027 and Spring 2027. The book voucher is not a scholarship and the amount used will be deducted from the students spring financial aid disbursement. Your file will be evaluated for eligibility.
Remember the University is closed from December 21nd, 2026 through January 3nd, 2027. Please contact your instructor with questions concerning your Winter Intersession 2027 class.