Read below and determine which one you are eligible for. The financial aid application will open October 1, 2021.
You will only apply for one financial aid application.
FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid
In order to be eligible to apply for FAFSA, you must be a U.S. Citizen/Legal Resident. If you do not meet these requirements, you may be eligible for TASFA.
In order to complete FAFSA, you will need your parents' 2020 taxes or their 2020 estimated income and your W-2 form (if you worked in 2020).
Ready to apply for FAFSA? Click the button below for our checklist which includes a step-by-step guide and video tutorial.
In order to be eligible to apply for TASFA, you must have DACA or be a non-U.S. Citizen that has lived in Texas for 3 years. If you do not meet these requirements, you are not eligible for TASFA; however, you are eligible to apply for Non-U.S. Citizen scholarships.
In order to complete TASFA, you will need your parents' 2020 tax returns or their 2020 estimated income.
Ready to apply for TASFA? Click the button below for our checklist which includes a video tutorial.