FAFSA Information:
Did you know that you might be eligible for financial aid to help pay for college? Start the process by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). The FAFSA will be available this October 1 for students who plan to attend college between July 1, 2017, and June 30, 2018. You might have heard your friends or siblings talk about the FAFSA being available on January 1. The FAFSA is now available earlier, on October 1, to give you more time to make an informed decision about where to go to school and how to pay. The FAFSA asks for information such as your name and Social Security number, as well as information about your financial situation. After you fill out the FAFSA, watch for offers of financial aid from colleges you’ve applied to and have listed on the FAFSA. Make sure you compare the aid offers to see which school offers the best combination of net cost and “fit” for your academic needs. Once you’re enrolled in college, your school’s financial aid office will pay out the financial aid funds. This summer, get ready for the FAFSA by creating an FSA ID, a username and password combination that you’ll use to sign the FAFSA and access certain websites related to your federal student aid. Visit StudentAid.gov/fafsa to find out how to fill out the FAFSA and create your FSA ID, what information is needed for the FAFSA, what the deadlines are, and what happens after the FAFSA. More information can be found at: financialaidtoolkit.ed.go collegeboard- prior-prior-year Finding Scholarships- Federal Student Aid Federal Financial Aid Financial Aid Checklist FAFSA ID FAFSA- Federal Financial Aid application FAFSA (paper application) How to Pay for School Paying for College FastWeb Scholarship Search Scholarship Database Adventures in Education Scholarship Hunter Sallie Mae Scholarship Search National Database of Scholarships Military Benefits for Family Members Military Education Benefits- Dept of Education College View US Department of Education College Data Scholarship Search Financial Aid 101 Financial Aid Checklist (9-12) Determine Financial Need |
TAFSA Information
If you are a foreign student or non-citizen, you may be eligible to be classified as a Texas resident for tuition purposes. If so, you may also be eligible to receive state financial aid. To apply for state financial aid as a House Bill 1403/Senate Bill 1528 eligible student, you must complete the following forms: TAFSA Application For more information please visit: College For All Texans Scholarship and Financial Aid Concerns- Don't get scammed- what to watch out for! FINANCIAL AID : GUIDE FOR PAYING FOR COLLEGE (VIDEO SERIES) |
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