Texas Application for State Financial Aid

Are you currently one of the following?

• U.S. Citizen
• U.S. National
• U.S. Permanent Resident (I-551 or I-151 visa)
• U.S. Conditional Permanent Resident (I-94 visa)

Based on your answer, you should be eligible to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You do NOT need to complete a TASFA unless your college requested one. Completing the FAFSA will help colleges you choose determine funding options for both federal and state financial aid. Visit (www.studentaid.gov) to review the application requirements for the FAFSA.

Are you currently one of the following?

• Eligible noncitizen with Arrival/Departure Record (I-94 visa)
• Eligible noncitizen with T nonimmigrant status (T-visa)
• Eligible noncitizen whose parent holds a T-1 nonimmigrant status

Based on your answer, you should be eligible to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You do NOT need to complete a TASFA unless your college requested one. Completing the FAFSA will help colleges you choose determine funding options for both federal and state financial aid. Visit (www.studentaid.gov) to review the application requirements for the FAFSA.

Are you currently one of the following?

• Citizen of the Federated States of Micronesia
• Citizen of the Republic of the Marshall Islands
• Citizen of the Republic of Palau

Based on your answer, you should be eligible to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You do NOT need to complete a TASFA unless your college requested one. Completing the FAFSA will help colleges you choose determine funding options for both federal and state financial aid. Visit (www.studentaid.gov) to review the application requirements for the FAFSA.

Do you meet ALL of the following criteria?

• You have resided in Texas for 12 months prior to the enrollment in a higher education institution; AND
• You have or will graduate from a Texas High School or obtain a GED in Texas; AND
• You have lived in Texas for 36 months prior to high school graduation.

Based on your answer, you should be eligible to complete the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA). By completing this application, you will be submitting information to the colleges you select, and they will determine what state financial aid options you qualify for. Funds are limited and not all students will receive aid. Please note that you do not need to complete a TASFA if you already completed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Based on your answer, it is not recommended that you complete a TASFA. Please reach out to the college you plan to attend if you have questions. If your college confirms you should complete a TASFA, you can get started by visiting the TASFA homepage.