T A S F A
***FAFSA/TASFA is now a high school graduation requirement for the state of Texas.
The Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) is a free application that determines eligibility for state financial aid in Texas. Students classified as Texas residents who are not eligible for the FAFSA are encouraged to complete the TASFA Application.
To be considered for the most financial aid, it is important to complete and submit this application with all required documentation to the financial aid office on or before January 15.
Note: Eligibility for financial aid will be determined by the institution you plan to attend.
TASFA Update
In October 2022, the TASFA application was supposed to go digital, but a few things needed to be adjusted so the platform would work correctly. The new updates should improve the digital process improving the TASFA applicant's experience.
Here are a few details regarding the electronic TASFA:
Students can send the application to up to ten (10) institutions at a time.
The online application includes validation checks to ensure essential information is entered.
There are icons to provide information on common questions.
The application can be downloaded and printed.
You can access the application through the Apply Texas application portal.
The TASFA application opens every year on October 1st, with a priority deadline of January 15th.
The institution determines eligibility for financial aid.
Here's a SAMPLE of what the application looks like!