Hardin-Simmons University 2013-2014
all failing grades, will result in financial aid monies being
returned. Also, a student receiving all failing grades in a term
will be placed on Academic Suspension by the Registrar.
Students on Academic Suspension are automatically placed
on Financial Aid Suspension and ineligible for financial aid of
any kind. Withdrawing from the university in multiple long
semesters (fall, spring) will result in a review of satisfactory
progress towards a degree. Students not demonstrating
progress towards a degree are not eligible for financial aid.
The Department of Education requires schools to have a
printed deadline for verifications. All necessary
documentation must be received by April 30, 2014, in order
to be eligible to receive Federal aid in 2013-2014. In
addition, any unsolicited documents received by HSU will be
A pre-registered student wishing to cancel enrollment for a
term must do so before the first day of class. After a term
has begun, withdrawal from the University is required
regardless if the student attended class. The withdrawal
process calculates prorated refunds of charges and financial
aid returns. Students who do not cancel prior to the first day
of class may cancel/withdraw on the first day of class and
receive a 100% refund with no financial aid awarded.
A student who withdraws on the 2
during the semester will be subject to the Refund and Return
to Title IV policies. Although financial aid is awarded at the
beginning of each semester, according to the Department of
Education aid is EARNED one day at a time. When a
student withdraws from the university, a return calculation
must be performed to determine how much Title IV aid has
been earned and how much must be returned. However,
once a student reaches 60% completion of a semester,
according to the Department of Education they have earned
100% and may keep all Title IV aid awarded for that
(See the "My Financial Aid Guide" on the HSU Financial Aid
Website for more detailed information.)
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
Texas Tuition Equalization Grants (Requires Texas
Residency Affirmation form)
Vocational Rehabilitation Assistance
Federal Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
Federal PLUS Loan for Graduate Students
Various Private Alternative Loans
The coordination of benefits for veterans and/or dependents
of veterans is the responsibility of the Office of the Registrar.
Students qualifying for assistance must complete necessary
documentation with the VA Office and provide certification to
the Registrar's Office to receive funds. To receive benefits
from the various programs, i.e. Chapters 30, 31, 33, 35,
1606, 1607, and Yellow Ribbon, students must be making
satisfactory academic progress towards a degree. Any
veteran on academic probation risks losing benefits. As of
August 2009 veterans benefits no longer impact eligibility for
INSTITUTIONAL AID PROGRAMS
HSU offers numerous grants and scholarships to eligible
students from various resources. HSU academic
scholarships include Trustees, Presidents, Deans, and
University. HSU also offers a Church Match scholarship to
students receiving scholarships from their home church.
Scholarships are monetary considerations awarded on the
basis of academic achievement with the intention of
recognizing, encouraging, and assisting men and women
who give exceptional promise of becoming leaders in their
chosen fields. The generosity of HSU alumni and friends
has ensured that current and future HSU students may
receive assistance in financing their education. As a
scholarship recipient, you may be asked to write a letter of
appreciation to the donor of your specified scholarships(s).
The Office of University Advancement will contact you after
the semester commences should you be asked to provide a
letter(s) of appreciation. Please understand that failure to
respond to the request for a letter of appreciation may result
in the cancellation of your scholarship(s).
A grant is any financial assistance in which academic
achievement is not the determining factor.
General Regulations Governing Scholarships and
Scholarships and grants are subject to the
1. All students are encouraged to notify the Office of
Enrollment Services upon receipt or notification of an
outside scholarship or departmental award. Additional
funds received can and will affect the total financial aid
2. All HSU institutional scholarships or grants require at
least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA)
unless a higher GPA is stipulated. All GPA's are
assessed at the end of the spring semester for first time
freshman students and at the end of each semester for
3. The State TEG Grant Program requires a 2.50
cumulative GPA. In addition, an undergraduate student
must complete 24 credit hours (18 credit hours for a
graduate student) in an academic year to qualify for
TEG the next academic year.
4. A student on second consecutive academic or financial
aid suspension is not eligible to hold a university
scholarship or university grant. This rule may not apply
to certain scholarships awarded under a different set of
5. Scholarships and grants are awarded by the Office of
Enrollment Services under the supervision of the Vice
President of Enrollment Management. Enrollment
Services reserves the right to cancel any scholarship or
grant for reasons it considers justifiable.
6. Full-time HSU enrollment is required for most
scholarships and grants. Some programs may be
prorated for part-time enrollment.
7. All tuition-specific grants or scholarships apply to HSU
tuition only. McMurry University, Abilene Christian
University, and the Physical Therapy Program tuition
charges are not covered. For a listing of those
scholarships designated "tuition-specific," please
contact the Office of Enrollment Services.
Students are considered for scholarships based on a
combination of the following criteria: academic preparation
and performance, standardized testing, co-curricular
involvement, enrollment status, anticipated major, and
financial need. Except where noted, no additional application
is required; admissions and financial aid applications are
used for scholarship evaluation. Requirements and/or
evaluation criteria are subject to change. Awards funded by
HSU are capped at tuition.
