Use Financial Aid & Military Education Benefits to Pay for SMWW Courses
Earn College Credit for SMWW Courses
Sports Management Worldwide (SMWW) and Fort Hays State University (FHSU) have partnered to make sports business education more affordable and accessible than ever before.
Students can take SMWW courses from anywhere in the world while earning college credit through Fort Hays State University. Qualified students may be eligible to use federal financial aid, military education benefits, and GI Bill benefits through FHSU to help pay for their education.
Why Students Love This Program
✅ Earn college credit for SMWW courses
✅ Use Financial Aid and Military Education Benefits
✅ Take courses from anywhere in the world
✅ No residency requirement
✅ Fully online with live Zoom sessions
✅ Transferable college credit
✅ FHSU is fully accredited with a 120+ year history
✅ Ranked among America's most affordable universities
✅ SMWW Resume Service Included
✅ Access to the SMWW Sports Business Network
How It Works
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Enroll in your Sports Management Worldwide course.
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Apply and register through Fort Hays State University's Credit Overlay Program.
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Complete your SMWW course while earning college credit through FHSU.
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Use your credits toward your degree program or transfer them to your home institution (subject to approval by your school).
Students can earn 2 college credits per SMWW course and transfer up to 6 total credit hours through the program.
Because students register through Fort Hays State University, qualified students may be able to utilize:
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Federal Financial Aid
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Military Tuition Assistance
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GI Bill Benefits
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Veteran Education Benefits
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Other University Funding Programs
This allows many students to receive college credit for SMWW courses while significantly reducing out-of-pocket costs.
Study Sports Business From Anywhere
Whether you're serving overseas in the military, attending college full-time, working in professional sports, or living internationally, you can participate in SMWW courses and earn college credit through FHSU.
There are no residency requirements and no need to relocate.
If you have internet access, you can attend class.
Students from more than 160 countries have participated in SMWW programs.
Turn Your Passion Into College Credit
Fort Hays State University has partnered with Sports Management Worldwide—the global leader in sports business education—to provide students with practical, real-world sports industry experience while earning college credit.
Take any three eligible SMWW courses and earn up to six credit hours through Fort Hays State University.
Learn From Industry Leaders
In addition to your FHSU faculty, you'll learn directly from SMWW mentors, including respected general managers, sports agents, scouts, coaches, broadcasters, analysts, and sports executives.
You'll also have access to Dr. Lynn Lashbrook, SMWW President who is a proud FHSU alumnus.
As a former athletic director, coach, scout, and NFL agent, Dr. Lashbrook has spent decades helping students build careers in sports. His passion is helping students connect with opportunities, mentors, and employers throughout the sports industry.
Additional Benefits
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Professional Sports Resume Review
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Industry References from SMWW Mentors
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Career Coaching
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Portfolio Development
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Internship Assistance
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Sports Industry Networking Opportunities
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Access to 30,000+ SMWW Alumni Worldwide
Questions? Contact Student Services and we'll help determine whether Financial Aid, Military Tuition Assistance, or GI Bill Benefits may apply to your situation.
Fort Hays State University, (FHSU) in Kansas, has put its stamp of approval on Sports Management Worldwide's courses and offers a separate Credit Overlay Program for undergraduate and/or graduate credit. Let us help you transfer college credit to your school!
- FHSU is fully accredited with a 120-year history
- FHSU is ranked Top 2 in the USA for Most Affordable
- Online with live Zoom chats
- No residency required
- Financial aid available
- SMWW Resume Service included
- SMWW Sports Business Network Included
Students must first sign up for the course through Sports Management Worldwide before signing up for college credit through Fort Hays State University.
Prior to your SMWW Course start date, you will need to apply and register with Fort Hays State University. Each SMWW Course is elligible for two semester credits transferable to your school. Transfer up to 6 credits. Credits are an additional $25 per credit to Fort Hays State University. To obtain college credit for Sports Management Worldwide courses, please contact SMWW and we will assist you.
