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Don't let the cost of college get in the way of your future. Most students receive financial aid.
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or TASFA (Texas Application for State Financial Aid) is your first step toward money for ANY college, no matter where you go. Applications open October 1. Check out the information below and schedule an appointment with your high school GO Center staff members for help completing your application today!
Apply for Federal Student Aid using FAFSA
What is federal student aid?
It’s money from the federal government that helps you pay for college, career school, or graduate school expenses. Federal student aid is available through grants, work-study funds, and loans.
What documents do I need to complete the FAFSA?
- An FSA ID to login and sign electronically
- Social Security Number or Alien Registration Number (if not a US citizen)
- Federal income tax returns, W-2s and other records of money earned for 2020
- Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
- Records of untaxed income (if applicable)
More about FSA ID
Apply for State Financial Aid using TASFA
The Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) is used to collect information to help determine eligibility for state financial aid programs that are administered by institutions of higher education in the state of Texas. Students that are classified as a Texas Resident who cannot apply for federal financial aid using FAFSA are encouraged to complete the TASFA. The federal application covers federal and state financial aid opportunities. If you meet the FAFSA filing requirements, then you should submit a completed FAFSA.
What documents do I need to complete the TASFA?
- Senate Bill 1528 Affidavit
- Federal income earned in 2020 (W-2s)
- Student and parent tax return transcripts
- Selective Service Registration Card/Letter (if male and at least age 18)
Steps to Success
#1 FSA ID
- Create this NOW before you begin the FAFSA
- Enter personal information
- Verify your phone and/or email address
- Save it for future use
- Do NOT share with anyone.
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#2 Personal Info
- Social Security Number (for student and parents)
- Alien Registration Number (if not a US citizen)
- Driver's Licence not required but requested
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#3 Financial Info
- Records of money you earned (W-2s, tax return, etc.)
- IRS data retrieval tool may be available in FAFSA to pull your most recent tax return
- Records of assets and/or investments
- Any untaxed income
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#4 Parent Info
- Most students need personal and financial information on both parents
- Use dependency and parent information reporting guides for help
Access the Applications
The Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) is a free application that collects information to help determine eligibility for state (or institutional) financial aid programs administered by institutions of higher education in the state of Texas.
Students classified as Texas residents who are not eligible to apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are encouraged to complete the TASFA. To review the FAFSA filing requirements, visit studentaid.gov or contact the financial aid office at the institution you plan to attend for the 2023-24 award year. The federal application covers federal and state financial aid opportunities. If you meet the FAFSA filing requirements, then you should submit a completed FAFSA.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO COMPLETE BOTH THE FAFSA AND TASFA.
The 2023-24 state financial aid priority application deadline for many institutions of higher education is January 15, 2023. It is important to complete and submit this application with all required documentation to the financial aid office on or before Jan. 15 to be considered for the most financial aid possible.
To complete this application, answer each item within each section. If a question does not apply to you, answer N/A for not applicable. For clarification on certain items, refer to the TASFA Notes on pages 7-14. If you have further questions about this form, contact the financial aid office at your institution.
Note: Personal information collected on the TASFA is protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974.
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