Financial Aid Requirement

In accordance with Texas Education Code (TEC), §28.0256, beginning with students enrolled in 12th grade during the 2022-2023 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)

Why fill out FAFSA?

HB 3 Mandate - all Texas seniors need to complete to graduate

It is the first step in the Financial Aid process - send out to ten colleges/universities in one submission

FAFSA most scholarships require you to complete before being awarded any scholarship

First step, must create an FSA ID - one for you and one for the parent

To create your FSA ID you will need your social security number, personal email, and cell phone number

What is EFC (Expected Family Contribution)?

EFC measures your family's financial strength

Used to determine eligibility for federal student aid.

How much aid will I receive?

By using the information on your FAFSA and your EFC, the financial aid office at your college will determine the amount of financial aid you will receive

Maximum amount of aid for the 2023-2024 school year is $6,895

Completed your FAFSA upload a clear screenshot of your 2023-2024 FAFSA confirmation page

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