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Forms & Publications

This page contains documents related to services overseen by the Office of Student Financial Assistance. When selecting the appropriate form, please note that the 2020-2021 school year runs from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. The 2021-2022 school year runs from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022

 

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

(FAFSA) Free Application for Federal Student Aid

This form is to be used by a student applying for financial aid for the academic year. The school year runs from July 1 to June 30.

Texas Application for State Financial Aid

(TASFA) Texas Application for State Financial Aid

Students that are classified as a Texas Resident who cannot apply for federal financial aid are encouraged to complete the TASFA. This form is to be printed and submitted back to our office with all required documentation attached. Click here for updated information.

Change Request/Repack Form

Change Request (Repack) Form

This form is to be used by the student to request that their financial aid award package be re-packaged so that they can make changes to their initial award decision. Additional documentation may be required.

Consortium Agreement Form

Consortium Agreement Form

This form is to be used by a student to enter into a consortium or contractual agreement that allows the student to continue to receive federal student aid funds while studying at an institution other than their "home" institution.

2010-2011 Emancipated Minor/Legal Guardianship Form

Emancipated Minor/Legal Guardianship Form

This form is to be used by a student to verify that they are/were an emancipated minor or in a legal guardianship as indicated on their FAFSA application.

2010-2011 Emancipated Minor/Legal Guardianship Form

High School Completion Status

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Institutional Verification Worksheet

This form must be submitted (with all supporting documentation) by a student who has been selected for verification on their FAFSA.

Petition for Independent Status Form

Petition for Independent Status Form

This form is to be submitted by a student (with supporting documentation) who wishes to be considered for independent status on their FAFSA.

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Waiver Request

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal Request

This form is to be used (with supporting documentation) by a student who has experienced an extenuating circumstance during the academic year that led to their inability to maintain satisfactory academic progress to request that SAP requirements be waived.

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Waiver Request

SAP Waiver Agreement

This form is to be used as a screen to the terms & conditions of the approved SAP request.

Self-Certification Form

Private Education Loan App

This form is to be used by a student to apply for a private loan.

Special Circumstances Form

Special Circumstances Form

This form is to be used by a student to reflect any sudden life changes (loss of job, medical expenses, death of a family member, etc.) that may impact their financial aid awards.

Special Circumstances Form

Statement of Educational Purpose - In person

This form is to be used by a student to reflect any sudden life changes (loss of job, medical expenses, death of a family member, etc.) that may impact their financial aid awards.

Special Circumstances Form

Statement of Educational Purpose - Notary

This form is to be used by a student to reflect any sudden life changes (loss of job, medical expenses, death of a family member, etc.) that may impact their financial aid awards.

Special Circumstances Form

Student Aid Eligibility Worksheet

Texas Grant Statement of Eligibility

Texas Grant Statement of Eligibility

This form is to be used by a student who was awarded a Texas Grant to indicate if they have ever been convicted of a felony or an offense under Chapter 481, Health and Safety Code (Texas Controlled Substances Act) or under the law of another jurisdiction involving a controlled substance as defined by Chapter 481, Health and Safety Code.

Total and Permanent Disability Form

Total and Permanent Disability Discharges

This form is to be used by a student whose prior loan was discharged due to a total and permanent disability wishes to take out another loan, the student must obtain a physician’s certification* that they have the ability to engage in substantial gainful activity.**  The student must also sign a borrower statement acknowledging that the new loan cannot be discharged later for any present impairment unless it deteriorates so that they are totally and permanently disabled again.

Schol App

University Scholarship Application

This application is to be used by a student to apply for University scholarships.

Instructions on how to apply for University scholarships can also be found via the link above.

Unusual Enrollment

Unusual Enrollment History Appeal Form

Students may use this form to request a re-evaluation of the termination of their financial aid. Submit your completed appeal request and supporting documentation verifying extenuating circumstance to the Office of Student Financial Assistance for review by the Financial Aid Appeals Committee.

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IRS Tax Return Transcript Request Process

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Dependent without Parent support

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PLUS REPACK

 

Publications and documents
SAP Policy

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy

The Satisfactory Academic Progress policy mandates that you must show satisfactory progress toward a degree or certificate in order to remain eligible to receive financial aid.

Get a copy of the policy