Whom do I contact if I am interested in financial aid? Most financial aid is given as loans via Sam Houston State University, not the American Band College. Complete an Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online form - CLICK HERE Be sure to apply for 2011-2012 FAFSA for ABC 2012. (Do not use the 2012-2013 form.) Be sure to apply for a P.I.N. to complete your FAFSA - CLICK HERE Sam Houston State University Graduate Summer Financial Aid From NOT NEEDED in 2012. Sam Houston State University Supplement for Financial Aid Form NOT NEEDED in 2012. The ABC attendee must be a full-time masters candidate who has been fully admitted, by May 15, to the Sam Houston State University Graduate School in order to qualify for financial aid. Start the paperwork and online forms (above) with Sam Houston State University as soon as possible. When qualified, the loan dollars will be deposited into your Sam Houston State University online account. Any extra money will be electronically transferred to your personal bank account if you set up this feature. Important Financial Aid Dates: February 28 - Priority deadline (preferred) for financial aid. April 1 - Final deadline to request financial aid. Before May 15 - All NEW ABC attendees must have mailed all transcripts, forms and fees to SHSU. (The ABC Band-related Entrance Exam and Theory Entrance exam will be given on June 19 in Ashland, Oregon.) Before May 1 - All RETURNING, previously admitted candidates must have mailed all transcripts, forms and fees to SHSU. May 25 - Financial aid money will be deposited directly to your SHSU online student account. May 26 - Any extra money will be electronically transferred to your personal bank account or a check will be sent to your home address. (Set this up at the time your request financial aid.)