Financial Aid

Any male required to register with Selective Service at any time must have done so to receive federal student aid.


Financial Aid Information for Class of 2025

Seniors graduating in 2025:  at this time, the anticipated opening of the 2025-2026 FAFSA is DECEMBER 1, 2024.  Should that date be delayed, it will be communicated through this site.      

When the 25-26 FAFSA opens (anticipated December 2024), use the OFFICIAL website to create an account and get started:   https://fafsa.ed.gov/

Copy of Financial Aid Class of 2025.pdf

The New FAFSA had a challening roll-out.  Texas has created a resource page with links, videos and more to assist families.

Free Financial Aid Support for Texas Students and Families

Welcome to our FAFSA Financial Aid Support Hub! TxCAN is excited to partner with uAspire to provide free financial aid workshops and live support to help you complete your FAFSA. We know it's been a difficult year to complete the FAFSA, but we're here to help!


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Before starting your FAFSA you must create an FSA ID

Families with seniors must obtain an FSA ID for both the student AND at least one parent.  The FSA ID is the Username and Password that will be helpful when filing your original FAFSA and accessing FAFSA information as required.  Think of the FSA ID like an electronic signature.  

How+to+Create+an+FSA+ID.pdf
CWHS Financial Aid 25-26.pdf
parent-contributor-fafsa.pdf
Your-Financial-Aid-Timeline.pdf

Tips to Stay Ahead of Deadlines

AwardLetterHandout.pdf

I Completed the FAFSA...Now What?

Financial Aid Letter Comparison Tool


Download this spreadsheet to help your college-bound students compare financial aid offers from different schools. 

Financial Aid Letter Comparison.xlsx
notredamefinancialaidquestions.pdf

Financial Aid Q&A: Take this Chart to Your Next College Visit

This handy chart lists 10 common financial aid questions. Ask them at your college visits and fill in the answers to get a full picture of the financial aid processes at your top-listed schools. 

*Chart created by University of Notre Dame, their answers are included  

Tuition+Guarantee+Programs.pdf

Texas Universities Offering Tuition Programs Based on Family Income

*details subject to change, always verify with the university