The Free Application for Federal Student Assistance (FAFSA) is available in the fall of every school year. The information for the application is based on income tax returns. Through this application, eligibility is determined for grants, loans, work-study programs, and scholarships. You may apply online at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa . If you require a paper copy, they will be made available in the counseling center on your high school campus. The counseling center on your high school campus will also have information about certain scholarships as well. Most scholarship opportunities are now posted online, allowing students the opportunity to do local and national scholarship searches on their own.

The purpose of the Texas Grant is to provide grant money to enable well-prepared, eligible students to attend public and private colleges and universities in Texas. You can apply if you are a Texas resident, have completed the Recommended or Distinguished Achievement High School Program, and have financial need. The awards may be used at a Texas college or university, both public and private. Awards to students attending Texas private colleges and universities are based on public university amounts. To apply, first complete the FAFSA form. You will then work with the financial aid office at the college or university you plan to attend to determine if you are eligible. Common Application: Texas offers a common application for all public universities. This application may be obtained from the counseling center on your high school campus or online at www.applytexas.org

Upon the recommendation of the admission, review, and dismissal committee, a student with disabilities may be permitted to graduate under the provisions of his or her individualized education program (IEP). A student who receives special education services and has completed four years of high school, but has not met the requirements of his or her IEP, may participate in graduation ceremonies and receive a certificate of attendance. Even if the student participates in graduation ceremonies to receive the certificate of attendance, he or she may remain enrolled to complete the IEP and earn his or her high school diploma; however, the student will only be allowed to participate in one graduation ceremony. Special education placement and individual course selections are determined by an Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee. Placement and course selections are reviewed, at a minimum, on an annual basis. All students will have access to the general curriculum, the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). The TEKS Curriculum may be accessed through accommodations and/or prerequisite skills depending on the individual needs of the student.

Parents of students with learning difficulties or who may need special education services may request an evaluation for special education at any time. For more information,contact the campus counselor.