There are two types of Financial Aid that Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» uses to assist students with paying for their education and related expenses. The first one is federal aid by filling out the . Below are the requirements in order to be eligible for federal financial aid:
- be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or an eligible non-citizen
- have a valid Social Security number
- have a high school diploma or GED
- not owe refunds on any federal student grants
- not in default on any student loans
- meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress
Students that do not meet the above criteria may still be eligible for State and insitutional financial aid if you are classified as a Texas resident. Students would need to complete the Texas Application for State Financial Aid.
Texas Application for State Financial Aid
If you’re not eligible to apply for federal financial aid, then you may be able to receive aid from the state. You may apply for state financial aid by completing the .
State and/or Institutional Financial Aid Eligibility through Texas Residency
Since September 1, 2001, Texas Legislation (Senate Bill I528, formerly House Bill I403) has allowed schools in the state of Texas the opportunity to award certain state and/or institutional financial aid to assist students pursuing an undergraduate degree if they met the state’s criteria for Texas Residency. New legislation enacted effective Fall 2006 (Senate Bill 1528) expands the option for residency to other students, too (not just international students).
Currently, Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» will accept the paper FAFSA or TASFA application to consider eligible new and continuing students for state and/or institutional financial aid.
Should I apply for the FAFSA or TASFA? See the chart below to find out.
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I am a U.S. Citizen |
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I am a permanent resident with visa type I-551C |
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I am a conditional permanent resident with visa type I-551C |
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I am an eligible noncitizen with an Arrival/Departure Record (I-94) showing one of the following:
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I do not meet one of the statuses above: however, I have been classified as a Texas resident and therefore am eligible to pay the Texas in-state tuition rate. My classification as a Texas resident is NOT due to an in-state scholarship or assistantship. |
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Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»' Admissions Office determines if students meet the state’s requirements for Texas residency. If you believe your residency should be reclassified, please contact the Admissions Office. Please Note: You must be classified as a Texas resident in order to qualify for state and/or institutional student financial aid. Also, keep in mind that state definitions of residency have NO impact on a student’s eligibility for federal student financial aid.
If you meet the state’s requirement for Texas residency, please , and forward the completed application to our office for review and consideration.
In order to receive state and/or institutional financial aid, program and student eligibility as well as availability of funding may affect the financial aid awarded to you.