TASFA

TASFA stands for "Texas Application for Student Financial Aid." The TASFA asks for: The information provided in the TASFA is used to calculate aid that the student will receive. Students may complete, save and then print the application. Once printed, students must include the appropriate signatures on the application and mail it directly to the college. A checklist with important reminders is included in the **Instructions** document. TASFA Application Guidance []
 * //What is the TASFA?//**
 * The TASFA is the central element in the student aid application process for Texas aid. The information that students and their parents provide on this form serves as the basis for determining their eligibility for statel student aid.
 * All students applying for Texas student assistance must complete the Texas Application for Student Financial Aid(TASFA).
 * There is no charge to apply for Texas student financial assistance.
 * A paper TASFA must be submitted to each of the colleges/universities the student is applying to.
 * The student's and his or her parents' financial information, including annual income, taxes paid, untaxed income, current assets, and so on.
 * Demographic information, including family size, number of students in college, and the student's enrollment status.
 * Students qualifying for state residency under House Bill 1403/Senate Bill 1528 are eligible to apply for state financial aid. To apply for state aid, you must first find out if the school that you are/will be attending accepts the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA). Appendix A which lists the schools that accept the TASFA is found in the **Instructions** document.