The 2022-2023 financial aid applications, FAFSA and TAFSA, are open! Class of 2022, if you plan to attend college, congratulations! It is now time to begin completing your free financial aid application.
What is financial aid? Financial aid is money from the federal government (FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid), or state government (TASFA – Texas Application for State Financial Aid) in the form of grants (free money), student loans, and/or work-study opportunities (grant).
This application will provide institutions with the information needed to determine how much financial aid you qualify for towards your college expenses. Don’t think you qualify? Fill it out anyway! It is important to note that this application is required for some scholarship selection processes.
Fill out the free FAFSA application by visiting www.fafsa.gov. Prefer a mobile app? The FAFSA form is on the myStudentAid app, available on the App Store (iOS) or on Google Play (Android).
Download the 2022-2023 TASFA English Application
How do I know which application I fill out? FAFSA or TASFA?
Did you know? Students who meet the following criteria may be classified as Texas residents, which may make them eligible for Texas financial aid. The criteria are:
- Graduated from a Texas high school or received a GED certificate in Texas
- Lived in Texas for three years before graduating from high school or receiving GED certificate
- Lived or will have lived in Texas for 12 months prior to the census date of the semester in which they enroll in college
- Has applied or plans to apply to become a permanent resident at the earliest opportunity
What do I need to fill out the application?
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- Your Social Security Number
- Your Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. citizen)
- Your federal income 2020 tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned. (Note: You may be able to transfer your federal tax return information into your FAFSA using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.)
- Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
- Records of untaxed income (if applicable)
- An FSA ID to sign electronically.
What do I need to fill out the application?
- Your Social Security Number
- Your Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. citizen)
- Your federal income 2020 tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned. (Note: You may be able to transfer your federal tax return information into your FAFSA using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.)
- Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
- Records of untaxed income (if applicable)
- An FSA ID to sign electronically.
Schedule an appointment for hands-on assistance filling out your financial aid application!
Great news! You do not have to face this application alone. Dallas ISD has provided College Access advisors at high school campuses to provide one-on-one virtual completion sessions. If you are needing assistance, please visit www.dallasisd.org/collegeaccessprogram to find out how to meet with your College Access advisor. The priority deadline to complete a FAFSA/TASFA application is January 15, 2022.
