College Affordability and Financial Aid

Financial Aid Applications

Check out which application you need to complete

FAFSA

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is a form completed by current and prospective college students in the United States to determine their eligibility for student financial aid.

TAFSA

The Texas Application for State Financial Aid is a free application that collects information to help determine eligibility for state (or institutional) financial aid programs 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 FAFSA are encouraged to complete the TASFA.

FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Pro Tips for the 2024-2025 FAFSA Form

Use the 2024-25 FAFSA Form to apply for aid for

July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025.

The 2024-25 FAFSA form will ask for 2022 tax information.

TASFA - Texas Application for State Financial Aid

2024-2025 TASFA will open in December 2023

Use the 2024-25 TASFA Form to apply for aid for

July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025.

Residency Affidavit.pdf

TASFA Residency Affidavit

Form 4506T.pdf

Tax Transcript Request Form

22-23 TASFA Packet.pdf

Alamo Colleges 22-23 TASFA Checklist

CSS Profile

College Board | CSS Profile

The CSS Profile is an online application created and maintained by College Board that is used by colleges and scholarship programs to award non-federal institutional aid.

Check your colleges' information to determine whether they require the CSS Profile.

Scholarship Databases

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Check out this scholarship list for local, regional, and national opportunities.

JLV College Counseling

Extensive list of scholarship opportunities for minority students, first-generation students, international students, undocumented students, and more.

Scholarships.com

Finding college scholarships shouldn't be overwhelming. We make it simple and match you to scholarships you qualify for.

Resources for Foster Care Students

BCFES

Bexar County Fostering Educational Success works to improve college enrollment, retention, and graduation rates for students with a history of foster care.

THRU Project | Resources for San Antonio Area Foster YouthTHRU Project provides foster youth with a volunteer mentor, bus passes & cell phones, life skills training, and affordable & stable housing.

THRU Project

Helping foster youth overcome the challenges of growing up in foster care.

BCFS Health and Human Services-San Antonio - Discover BCFSAbout Us BCFS Health and Human Services-San Antonio helps youth reach their full potential by providing services that promote healthy development including workforce assistance, dropout prevention activities, self-esteem and leadership activities, counseling and more. BCFS Health and Human Services-San Antonio parenting education programs also help families create safe, loving home environments. Youth receiving services are: […]

BCFS

Helps youth reach their full potential.

Resources for Students with Disabilities

DisabilitySA | HomeDisABILITYsa provides programs, resources, and volunteer opportunities to improve the lives of people with disabilities in San Antonio, Texas.

disABILITYsa

disABILITYsa connects people with all types of disabilities and their families to information about local resources, programs and opportunities that promote independence and inclusion where they live, work, and play.

www.navigatelifetexas.org/en/transition-to-adulthood/college-and-alternatives-for-students-with-disabilities

Navigate Life Texas

NLT was created to inform and empower parents of children with disabilities or special health care needs.