In accordance with the Texas Education Code (TEC), §28.0256, beginning with students enrolled in 12th grade during the 2021-2022 school year and thereafter,  each student must do one of the following in order to graduate:    

Step 1:  Complete ONE of the options below

• FAFSA (All US citizens and Permanent Residents) 

Apply for FAFSA here  

• TASFA (non-US citizens or permanent residents only)

Click here for TASFA Application Information  

• Opt-Out Form (Declined completion and signed by parent or legal guardian)

Download opt-out form here

Not sure which application you qualify for? Take this quiz to find out!

                                      ✅Click here to take quiz! 

Step 2: Upload a screenshot of completion to SchooLinks to verify completion

For more information about the Texas Education Agency (TEA) graduation requirement, please visit their website: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/college-career-and-military-prep/financial-aid-requirement