Financial assistance is awarded for one year at a time. Separate applications must be filed each year after January 1st. Two documents are essential:

       • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); be sure to include HSU's code (003571)

       • Federal Student Aid Report (SAR)

The SAR is mailed to the student four to six weeks after the FAFSA is completed and processed by the federal processor. The FAFSA may be obtained from the Office of Enrollment Services. Priority is given to files completed by March 1. Since financial aid at HSU is awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis, it is important to complete the application process early. Application materials are available in January for the coming academic year (Fall, Spring, Summer). Application materials mailed late in the cycle will still be processed; however, there may simply be less aid available to meet your need. The FAFSA may be completed on the web at www.fafsa.ed.gov, or mailed in the special pre-addressed envelope provided. When the Student Aid Report is received, the student must check it for errors, (if you make any corrections or if your application was selected for verification, complete the certification section on the back of Part 2) and send the entire SAR to the Office of Enrollment Services. Electronic corrections are faster than mailing the form back to the federal processor. No award packages may be processed until valid data is received in the Office of Enrollment Services. Funds are awarded only to students who are approved for admission or eligible returning students.