Higher Education and FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) from Texas Education for Homeless Children and Youth

NAEHCY Scholarship for Homeless Youth

Scholarship for Adult Students in Scholastic Transition

The School House Connection Scholarship

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); or

• Submit a signed opt-out form.

*Update as of October 1, 2021:  The 2022-2023 FAFSA form is now open!  Visit the Federal Student Aid webpage to learn more, or to apply for help.  For more information regarding TASFA, please visit the Texas Application for State Financial Aid webpage. A student may opt out of the financial aid application graduation requirement if:  

• A parent or guardian submits a signed form; 

• The student is 18 years of age or older and submits a signed form; or

• A school counselor authorizes the student to decline to complete and submit the application for a good cause.

Financial Aid Application Opt-Out FormFinancial Aid Application Opt-Out Form - SPANISH

See your Counselor for help on these applications to find out your eligibility for either FASFA or TASFA.  

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