This handout provides important dates and information for AHS seniors and their parents.
We’ve included key events and deadlines to help you stay informed and prepared. Updates will also be shared on the AHS Facebook page, the Alvord Class of 2026 Facebook page, and Parent Square.
HB 3 Financial Aid Requirements:
Beginning with the Class of 2022, every high school senior in a Texas public school district must complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or a Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) as a state requirement for graduation. Texas Education Code §28.0256 allows a student to opt out of the financial aid application graduation requirement by submitting a signed form that authorizes the student to decline.
Students can:
Access the FAFSA, https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa, for students who are U.S. citizens or U.S. Permanent residents
Access the TASFA, http://reportcenter.highered.texas.gov/agency-publication/blank-forms-templates/texas-application-for-state-financial-aid-tasfa-2021-22/ for students who are foreign/non-citizens but are classified as a Texas Resident
Access the Opt-out form here, these can be returned to Ms. Kelly.
This section provides helpful information from the NCAA Eligibility Center to guide students and parents through the process of playing sports at the college level. Click HERE to access the NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete. You can also find other Information below: