Texas FAFSA/TASFA Priority Deadline is January 15, 2021

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Are you a senior student looking to attend a two or four-year college or university after graduation? Money is waiting for you! 

Senior students are encouraged to apply for financial aid through the Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA), which opened October 1, for students planning to attend college during the 2021-2022 school year. The Texas priority deadline for the FAFSA to be completed is January 15, 2021. 

Federal Student Aid offers over 150 billion dollars in federal student aid annually. Money is disbursed on a first come first serve basis. Completing the FAFSA is one of the most important steps senior students can take to receive financial aid for college. Several types of financial aid such as grants, scholarships, and work-study are awarded to assist students in paying for college. It is important for students to complete the FAFSA early although the final deadline to submit the 2020-2021 FAFSA is June 30.

Additionally, it is important for every senior student to complete the FAFSA even if you believe your family will not qualify based on income.

Denise Keaton, coordinator of student financial aid for Aldine ISD explained, “many colleges and universities require the FAFSA even in awarding merit-based academic scholarships to students that may fall into higher income brackets.” 

Students can begin submitting FAFSA applications online. 

HOW TO APPLY?

The first step is to create a Federal Student ID (FSA ID). At least one parent/guardian will need to create an ID that will be used to sign the FAFSA electronically. Once an ID has been created. Students will need the following documents readily available to complete the application:

• Social Security number (This may take up to three days to confirm)
• 2019 Federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned
• Dates of birth for themselves and their parents
• A valid email address
• Month and year parent(s) were married/separated/divorced/widowed (if applicable)

DOWNLOAD THE FAFSA APP

*The FAFSA App is only available on iPhones and iPads in the App Store. 

TASFA APPLICATION

Students who do not meet the citizenship guidelines required by FAFSA may still be eligible for financial aid in the state of Texas by completing the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) online. If you are a foreign student, DACA, or undocumented student, you may be eligible to receive state financial aid. You must be a Texas resident to submit the TASFA. 

2021-2022 TASFA English

2021-2022 TASFA Spanish

Throughout the year financial aid information sessions and resources will be provided to senior students through their campus. If you have any questions regarding FAFSA or TASFA, please reach out to your high school counselor or Aldine ISD Coordinator of Student Financial Aid, Denise Keaton, at [email protected].

Upon completion of the TASFA or FAFSA students will receive a financial aid package from the college or university you submitted an application to.  This package has all funding you will receive from the college, inclusive of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study.  

NEED HELP APPLYING?
Aldine ISD counselors are prepared to assist all students and families applying for FAFSA/TASFA. If you need assistance, please complete our FAFSA/TASFA Application Assistance form.  Someone will call you to provide you with one on one assistance.