Paying for College

FAFSA/Financial Aid

FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid 

 

Completing the FAFSA is the first step in the financial aid process.  All eligible students should complete the FAFSA beginning October 1st of their senior year and every year thereafter while they attend college.  This year only, the FAFSA will open December 31st due to updates.

 

High School Graduation Requirement

In order to satisfy the FAFSA/TASFA requirement, seniors will need to submit proof of completion to the TISD Student Link platform.


 In accordance with Texas Education Code (TEC), §28.0256, beginning with students enrolled in 12th grade during the 2021-2022 school year, each student must do one of the following in order to graduate: complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); complete and submit a Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA); or submit a signed opt-out form.


FAFSA 2024-2025 Instructions – Using your parent’s 2022 tax information


Click here for More FAFSA Resources


Big FAFSA Changes Coming for The 24/25 Year!

UAspire FAFSA Resources


Click here for Scholarships Information.

Click here for Financial Aid Night Fall 2023 presentation slides.