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FAFSA vs TASFA

Determine which application you should use to apply for financial aid.

Which application should you complete? 

You will complete one of the following applications to apply for financial aid: 

Students with one of the following residency statuses should complete the FAFSA to qualify for federal, state, and institutional aid.

  • US citizen
  • US national
  • US permanent resident (Form I-551 or I-151)
  • US conditional permanent resident (I-551C)
  • Eligible noncitizen with an Arrival/Departure Record (I-94)
  • Eligible noncitizen with T nonimmigrant status (T-visa)
  • Eligible noncitizen whose parent holds a T-1 nonimmigrant status
  • Citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, or the Republic of Palau

Students that do not to complete a FAFSA and meet the following provisions may complete the TASFA to qualify for state and institutional aid.

  • Graduate from a public or private high school, or receive a high school equivalency, in Texas; and
  • Reside in Texas for at least three years (36 months) leading up to high school graduation or receiving a high school equivalency; and
  • Reside in Texas for 12 consecutive months right before the semester the student enrolls in college; and
  • Provide the institution with a notarized affidavit stating that the student will submit an application to become a US permanent resident as soon as they are eligible to do so; and
  • Must be lawfully present in the U.S. to be considered a Texas resident

Gather your materials 

Have the following information available when completing the FAFSA or TAFSA to simplify the application process. Not all items will apply to all students and circumstances. Unless otherwise noted, all income information should be from the prior-prior year. For example, if you're applying for financial aid during the 2025–2026 school year, you should use 2023 tax information.

How do you apply? 

Start an application for the year that you are going to be in school. For example, if you're starting classes in Fall 2025, then you'll complete the 2025–2026 application.

To complete the FAFSA, review the FAFSA application from Federal Student Aid and follow the instructions. You can also follow this step-by-step FAFSA guide from Sallie Mae.

To complete the TASFA, visit THECB's TASFA landing page to submit the application electronically or download the paper version. Although the online TASFA will be sent electronically, you’ll still submit other documentation directly to the financial aid office.

What happens next?

After you submit the FAFSA or TASFA, you’ll need to take a few more steps to ensure you have the financial aid you need for college or training.  

  1. Confirm your application was correctly sent and received by the college.  
  2. Respond to requests for verification. Schools may need more information to determine your eligibility for aid. Send requested documents as soon as possible. 
  3. Review your financial aid offers and decide what types of aid you want to accept. 
  4. Learn about how you get financial aid and when to expect it. 
  5. Understand how to stay eligible for aid. You’ll need to send a financial aid application each year you’re in school. It’s important to understand federal and school policies for keeping eligibility.  

If you receive financial aid packages from multiple colleges, uAspire's financial aid comparison tool can help you see which is the best offer.

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