Financial Aid Requirement 

In accordance with Texas Education Code (TEC) 28.0256, beginning with students enrolled in 12th grade during the 2021-2022 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) 
• Submit a signed opt-out form

Links for each application/form: 

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 
• Texas Application for State Financial Aid  (TASFA)
• Opt-out forms: financial aid application or submit an opt-out (English/Spanish) 

Creating FSA ID video: 

• Click here to create your FSA ID.
• Click here to start your FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid).
• Click here to start your TASFA (Texas Application for Financial Aid, online available in October 2022).

• Financial Aid Guidance for Families – A toolkit is available to download.

Resources:  

• https://tea.texas.gov/academics/college-career-and-military-prep/financial-aid-requirement 
• Toolkit for families and students (Texas OnCourse)
• Check with your student’s School Counselor for more information.