FAFSA / TAFSA

FREE Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Complete your FAFSA here. Remember, you need to complete the FAFSA for every year that you enroll in higher-education. The FAFSA opens annually on October 1st. 

College Deadlines

Each college or career school might have its own deadline. Check with the schools you’re interested in attending. You might also want to ask your school about its definition of an application deadline, whether it is the date the school receives your FAFSA form or the date your FAFSA form is processed.

State Deadlines

Each state has its own deadline. 

Texas: For priority consideration, submit your application by February 15. Additional forms might be required. Private and two-year institutions might have different deadlines. Check with your financial aid administrator at your higher-education institution.

Federal Deadline

The FAFSA form must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Central time (CT) on June 30, 2026. Any corrections or updates must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CT on Sept. 13, 2026. 

Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA)

The Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) is used to collect information to help determine eligibility for state (or institutional) financial aid programs that are administered by institutions of higher education in the state of Texas. 

Students that are classified as a Texas Resident who cannot apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are encouraged to complete the TASFA. 

Please note that Texas residency can only be determined by the institution that you plan to attend. This application cannot be used to determine your state residency status or final eligibility for state aid. If you have further questions, contact the financial aid office at your institution. The Texas state priority deadline for many institutions of higher education is February 15. It is recommended that applicants complete and submit this application and any other required documentation to the financial aid office prior to the state priority deadline date.

The LISD College & Career Transition Coordinators have created the following document as a resource for seniors and their families when completing the FAFSA/TASFA. An updated document for 2025-2026 will be posted in the senior Google classroom on October 1, 2025.

You must be logged in with your LISD google account to view the document.