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FAFSA vs TASFA

Which application should you complete?

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

  • Available to US citizens, permanent residents, and certain eligible noncitizens 
  • Application for federal, state, and institutional aid 
  • Available to Texas residents who are ineligible for the FAFSA 
  • Application for state and institutional aid 

Gather your materials

You’ll need the following information available when completing the FAFSA or TASFA to make the process as smooth as possible.

Unless otherwise noted, all income information should be from the prior-prior year (two years prior). For example, if you’re applying to receive financial aid for the 2025-2026 school year, you should use 2023 tax information.

Is there anything I need to do before starting my application? 

Completing a financial aid application is quick and easy if you have the right information and know who to ask for help. Just follow these steps:

  1. Figure out if you’re a dependent or independent student. Your dependency status determines whose information you must report when you complete your financial aid application.
  2. Figure out which income to report. Independent students don't need to report parental income on their application, but dependent students do. If you’re a dependent student, you need to figure out which parent’s income to report on your application.
  3. FAFSA students only: Create a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID. Your FSA ID will serve as your username and password for the application, as well as your legal signature. Try to complete this step before starting your application. Be sure to use a personal email address to create your ID. You won’t have access to your high school email address after high school, and you’ll use the same FSA ID every year that you apply for financial aid. Each parent or guardian that provides financial information will also need to create an FSA ID, so be sure to share these instructions with them.
  4. Gather the materials you’ll need. In addition to the materials listed above, make sure to gather parental information such as dates of birth, addresses, and emails.
  5. Seek help when needed. Some students don’t live with a biological parent or have complicated situations that may make completing a FAFSA seem challenging. Visit your school counselor for help getting through this process. Resources and answers are available – you just have to ask!

Get support on your application? 

Ask your school counselor or college and career advisor for support to complete your application. Your high school might host financial aid events to help students and their families. You can also schedule a meeting with your school counselor for one-on-one support. Or they may be able to connect you with a community organization that can provide additional support.

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