How Financial Aid Works
Understanding how financial aid works is the first step toward funding your education.
Below you’ll find key resources explaining cost, eligibility, and how federal funds are released.​​
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Cost of Attendance, Student Catalog, p. 31-32, PDF View estimated program costs by payment period.
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Net Price Calculator (Link) Estimate your true cost after aid.
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Disbursement of Funds (PDF) Learn how and when federal aid is released.
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Financial Aid Policy (Student Catalog – Page 25-27, PDF) Review SHI’s Title IV administration policy outlining eligibility, verification, and disbursement requirements.
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SHI participates in Federal Title IV Student Aid programs. Funds are released after enrollment verification and attendance requirements are met.
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Sami Halaseh Institute participates in Federal Title IV Student Aid programs to help make your education affordable.
Follow these simple steps to apply for federal aid and see what you might qualify for.
STEP 1 | GATHER DOCUMENTS
Before starting your FAFSA, gather your financial information — including your most recent Federal Tax Return (Form 1040) and W-2 forms.​
If you’re a dependent student, your parent(s) will also provide their tax return and W-2s.
If you’re an independent student, you’ll use your own tax forms.
You’re considered independent if any of these apply: You’re 24 or older • You’re married • You’re a parent • You’re a veteran • You were in foster care after 13 • You’re legally emancipated
STEP 1 | COMPLETE FAFSA
Visit studentaid.gov
Sign in using your FSA ID
Enter Sami Halaseh Institute School Code: 042798
Review and submit your FAFSA
If you’re dependent, your parent must sign electronically with their own FSA ID
Save your confirmation page​
After You Submit:
You’ll receive an email confirmation within a few days.​​
SHI’s Financial Aid Office will help you review eligibility, explain options, and help with next steps.
Need Assistance?
If you need help filling out the FAFSA, utilize the available tools on the studentaid.gov site:
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Use the white question mark icon next to a FAFSA question to view a tip that provides information about how to answer.
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Visit the FAFSA Help page.
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Chat (in English or Spanish) with live technical support staff by clicking the "Contact Us" page.
If you still have questions, we'd love to help! Call 316-260-8228 | Email Pamela, p.bruce@samihalasehinstitute.com
Grants, Loans & Funding Options
Federal funding comes in two forms — grants that don’t have to be repaid, and loans that must be repaid after you graduate or withdraw. Learn about the options available to you.
Learn about federal grant elgibility
Compare different loan options.
Learn about parent-based loan options.
Learn how funds are handled if you withdraw
After Enrollment: Required Federal Steps
Once your FAFSA is processed and you’re enrolled, you must complete these federal requirements to receive your aid:
Complete before your first disbursement
Sign your federal loan agreement
Complete when you graduate or leave SHI
Official Federal Resources & Compliance
Federal funding comes in two forms — grants that don’t have to be repaid, and loans that must be repaid after you graduate or withdraw. Learn about the options available to you.
Apply/Renew your Federal Student Aid application
Federal loan history and aid records
Sami Halaseh Institute (OPEID # 042798) is approved to participate in Federal Title IV Student Aid programs.
For complete policy details, see the Student Catalog (PDF), pages 22–26.