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Stephen F. Austin State University

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Stephen F. Austin State University’s breathtaking campus is in the heart of East Texas in historic Nacogdoches. We enrol more than 10,000 students who thrive on our residential campus and can get involved in more than 250 student clubs and organizations. Located halfway between Dallas and Houston – students can occasionally take advantage of big-city life and amenities while living in a safe, rural environment with a supportive local community. We offer undergraduate (83 majors) and graduate programs (40 Masters and 4 PhD level).

Stephen F. Austin State University’s breathtaking campus is in the heart of East Texas in historic Nacogdoches. We enrol more than 10,000 students who thrive on our residential campus and can get involved in more than 250 student clubs and organizations. Located halfway between Dallas and Houston – students can occasionally take advantage of big-city life and amenities while living in a safe, rural environment with a supportive local community. We offer undergraduate (83 majors) and graduate programs (40 Masters and 4 PhD level). We strive to give our students personal attention both inside and outside the classroom. Extensive new facilities give students up-to-date classrooms and labs, recreation and living areas, and entertainment options. We hope we can be a home away from home for our international students.

Our Mission

Campus Recreation is committed to developing a culture of Lumberjack wellness through excellent facilities and inclusive experiences in adventure, fitness, sport and play.

Our Values

  • Community: Create a positive environment for those we serve and those who serve that encourages fellowship through collaboration and support
  • Respect: Promote inclusion and appreciation for the abilities, beliefs and diversity of all
  • Impact: Provide transformative opportunities that enrich the experience and development of our patrons and staff
  • Service: Exceed the expectations of our community and team while building interpersonal connections
  • Innovation: Embrace new programs, advancements in collegiate recreation and unique collaborations within our community
  • Integrity: Create and foster a culture of honesty, accountability, responsibility and fairness

Applying to SFA: The Requirements

An international student is someone who is not a U.S. citizen or a permanent U.S. resident (i.e., those who are visa holders). Deferred Action Childhood Arrivals are not considered international students.

Minimum incoming cumulative GPA

  • Undergraduate, first-time student:
    • Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA on all secondary coursework.
  • Undergraduate, transfer:
    • Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA on all post-secondary coursework.

English Proficiency requirements

All applicants must submit an English test score or a waiver of equivalency as part of their complete application. Testing can be done through one of the following official exams:

  • TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language
  • IELTS: International English Language Testing System
  • DET: Duolingo English Test (for undergraduate admission only)

If you have attended school in the U.S., including select language schools, additional options are available to meet the English requirement.

A waiver of equivalency may be available for students with academic credentials from certain countries.

Applicants to any Educator Preparation Program must adhere to the requirements listed in the EPP handbook.

Scholarships are financial aid that doesn’t have to be repaid.

Some are based on financial need, but scholarships also can be based on accomplishments, such as:

  • Academic merit
  • Athletic ability
  • Leadership
  • Extracurricular activities
  • Service
  • Or even winning an essay contest.

What is a scholarship?

Like grants, scholarships are financial aid that doesn’t have to be repaid. Some are based on financial need, but scholarships also can be based on accomplishments, such as academic merit, athletic ability, leadership, extracurricular activities, service or even winning an essay contest. SFA scholarships are limited by available funding. Scholarship selection committees will review candidates and choose a limited number of recipients, as funding allows.

Scholarship providers run the gamut, from SFA to businesses, foundations, religious organizations, nonprofits and community groups. That means there are hundreds of opportunities available for you to get scholarship funding to help you with your SFA expenses.

Scholarships provided by SFA

SFA offers several scholarships regardless of major. Explore the options below and search the scholarship portal for opportunities specific to your interest, college and major!

  • Academic Excellence Scholarship
  • Lumberjack Transfer Scholarship
  • School of Honors scholarships
  • University Regents Scholarship

Apply for scholarships!

SFA has hundreds of scholarships available to new and returning students. You may also be eligible for outside scholarships (details below).

More SFA scholarship opportunities

You also may be eligible for scholarship opportunities offered by:

  • The Alumni Association
  • The Office of International Programs
  • Reserve Officer Training Corps. (ROTC)
  • SFA Athletics
    • Available through Athletics in all NCAA-sanctioned sports in which SFA participates.

Outside scholarship resources

It’s worth your time to look for scholarship opportunities from other sources, too. You can do an online search, “Scholarships for ___” and fill in the blank: leaders, volunteers, children of veterans — you name it. You also can try sites that list scholarship opportunities.

The SFA Alumni Association welcomes you to visit the on-campus office and to participate in activities that engage current students, alumni and friends of SFA. Along with the university, the association publishes the “Sawdust” magazine, serves as a sponsor for SFA’s annual homecoming weekend and presents annual awards to an outstanding faculty member and outstanding alumni. SFA students can join Tomorrow’s Alumni Generation (TAG) to get a great start in networking and building lifelong alumni relationships filled with Lumberjack spirit and pride.

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      1936 North St. Nacogdoches, Texas, 75965, Nacogdoches

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