FAFSA
What is the FAFSA?
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the form you need to fill out to get any financial aid from the federal government to help pay for college. Each year, over 13 million students who file the FAFSA get more than $120 billion in grants, work-study, and low-interest loans from the U.S. Department of Education.
Many states and colleges also use the FAFSA to determine which students get financial aid—and how much they’ll get. This money is awarded on a first come first serve basis.
The FAFSA asks for information about you and your family’s finances, including 2024 tax returns, so you may need your parents’ help to complete it. If you need additional help, reach out to Mr. Ibarra.
You'll need to create an FSA ID for you and a parent.
State of Texas Financial Aid Submission Graduation Requirement
Financial aid applications inform postsecondary institutions’ decisions about student eligibility for federal, state, and institutional funds. Financial aid awards can help students pay for their educational expenses after high school.
Each high school senior in a Texas public school district or open-enrollment charter school must complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as a state requirement for graduation.