Financial Aid Overview
Submitting the FAFSA
**As of January 2021, the State of Texas has mandated that all graduating high school seniors MUST submit the FAFSA, TASFA or Opt Out Form in order to graduate from high school.**
What is the FAFSA?
Who Contributes to the FAFSA?
Create your FSA ID
Gather Info
US citizens and eligible noncitizens planning to attend college, trade school, or certification program:
Submit the FAFSA in order to qualify for federal student aid
Not sure if you are eligible based on citizenship status? Check the studentaid.gov eligibility webpage for more info.
Students can submit an opt-out form but here are a few things to consider:
The FAFSA is the first step in the financial aid process - by submitting the FAFSA you are opening the door to free money for college.
Students planning to enter the workforce or those who have already enlisted in the military can submit the FAFSA opt-out form.
Students considering a 2-yr, 4-yr, or trade school should submit the FAFSA
Scholarships
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