Financial Aid

NEW GRADUATION REQUIREMENT!

In accordance with Texas Education Code, beginning with students enrolled in 12th grade during the 2021-2022 school year, each student must do one of the following in order to graduate:

  • complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA);

  • complete and submit a Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA); or

  • submit a signed opt-out form.

The FAFSA opens October 1, and it’s recommended to complete the FAFSA as soon as possible in order to be eligible for the most financial aid.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to your student’s counselor or the College and Career Center

Thank you in advance for working alongside us in helping your senior make progress toward graduation!

FAFSA Introduction Presentation

The key resource for both scholarships and financial aid is the college (or university or technical school) you hope to attend. Contact a college admissions counselor or financial aid counselor at your school(s) of interest for the most accurate, up-to-date information.

Financial aid typically comes in the form of grants (free money) or loans (money that will eventually need to be paid back).

Key to being eligible for financial aid is filling out the Free Application for Student Aid, more commonly known as FAFSA. The FAFSA can be filled out beginning in October of a student's senior year --

Prior to filling out FAFSA, both parent(s) and student need to apply for a PIN # to aid in the application process. This can be done in the fall of the senior year.

Use the FAFSA 4Caster to explore your family's eligibility for financial aid. http://www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov/

For more information on how to pay for college, visit

FINANCIAL AID FOR UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS

Opportunities for financial aid are also available to undocumented students.

FinAid -- The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid has a section to help answer questions undocumented students may have as they search for financial support for college. Visit www.finaid.org/otheraid/undocumented.phtml

Another resource is the Hispanic Scholarship Fund: www.hsf.net