How to Apply: FAFSA or TASFA?

For any questions or further clarification, please contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance at faoweb@tamucc.edu

Filling Out The FAFSA®

To apply for financial aid, you must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also known the FAFSA®. You can complete the FAFSA® online at StudentAid.gov.

Any student, regardless of income, who wants to be considered for federal, state, and school financial aid programs. This includes grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans.

To be eligible to receive federal and state student aid, you must:

Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
Have a valid Social Security Number (unless you are from the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, or the Republic of Palau).
Be registered with Selective Service if you are male and 18 to 25 years of age. (state aid only)
Have a high school diploma or GED Certificate, or pass an exam approved by the U.S. Department of Education.
Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student working toward a degree or certificate in an eligible program.
Not be in default on any educational loan, or owe a refund or repayment on any educational grant.
Demonstrate financial need (except for unsubsidized Stafford Loans).

To maintain your eligible status, you must also:

Be in good academic standing and maintain a satisfactory level of academic progress toward a degree/certificate.

FAQ's

What if I'm not a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen?
There are still some sources of aid for you. Your country's government, or its embassy in the United States, may have aid for students. You can also look into applying for scholarships.
Can I get financial aid for my remedial classes?
Well, that depends. You can receive financial assistance for remedial coursework if admission to a particular program has been confirmed, and the remedial coursework is necessary to complete the program. You are limited to 24 credit hours of qualified remedial coursework.

However, you cannot receive financial assistance for remedial coursework if your admission into a program is based on the completion of remedial work.

Filling Out The TASFA

The Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) is for students who are classified as Texas residents for tuition purposes but are not eligible to apply for federal student aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). TASFA applicants are not U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens for federal aid purposes, but they must be lawfully present in the United States. Examples may include students with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Temporary Protected Status (TPS), or certain visa classifications.

Students who are not lawfully present in the United States are not eligible to be classified as Texas residents for tuition purposes and are not eligible for state financial aid. Residency is determined by the university, so please contact the Office of Admissions before completing the TASFA to confirm your eligibility.

To see if you qualify for the FAFSA, please visit www.studentaid.gov. Do not complete both the FAFSA and the TASFA.

Please select the applicable academic year from the list below to get the online or paper (PDF) version of the TASFA in English or Spanish.

Cómo completar el TASFA

La Solicitud de Ayuda Financiera Estatal de Texas (TASFA, por sus siglas en inglés) es para estudiantes clasificados como residentes de Texas para fines de matrícula que no son elegibles para solicitar ayuda financiera federal mediante la Solicitud Gratuita de Ayuda Federal para Estudiantes (FAFSA). Los solicitantes del TASFA no son ciudadanos estadounidenses ni no ciudadanos elegibles para fines de ayuda federal, pero deben tener presencia legal en los Estados Unidos. Algunos ejemplos incluyen a estudiantes con Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA), Estatus de Protección Temporal (TPS) o ciertas clasificaciones de visa.

Los estudiantes que no tienen presencia legal en los Estados Unidos no son elegibles para ser clasificados como residentes de Texas para fines de matrícula ni para recibir ayuda financiera estatal. La universidad determina la residencia, por lo que le pedimos que se comunique con la Oficina de Admisiones antes de completar el TASFA para confirmar su elegibilidad.

Para ver si califica para el FAFSA, visite www.studentaid.gov. No complete tanto el FAFSA como el TASFA.

Seleccione el año académico correspondiente de la lista a continuación para obtener la versión en línea o en papel (PDF) del TASFA en inglés o en español.

2026-2027 ONLINE TASFA
2026-2027 TASFA Form (PDF)

2027-2028 ONLINE TASFA

2027-2028 TASFA Form (PDF)

2026-2027 Solicitud de TASFA

2027-2028 Solicitud de TASFA

Sign up for a new Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Account or login to an existing one to complete the TASFA online.

Alternatively, you can download the PDF for the paper version of the TASFA for the appropriate aid year.

2026-2027 TASFA Form (PDF)

2027-2028 TASFA Form (PDF

Regístrese para obtener una nueva cuenta de la Junta Coordinadora de Educación Superior de Texas o inicie sesión en una existente para completar el TASFA en línea.

Alternativamente, descargue el PDF para obtener la versión impresa de el TASFA para el año de ayuda correspondiente de la lista anterior.

Gathering the documents you need. You will need such items as your Income Documentation, Selective Service Registration (males only) and the paper TASFA (if you did not complete the online version).
Determine whether you will need to submit parent information as well. This may include their Income Documentation such as Tax Return Transcripts or W-2 forms.

Reuniendo los documentos que necesitas. Necesitará elementos como su documentación de ingresos, registro de servicio selectivo (solo hombres) y el TASFA impresa (si no completó la versión en línea).
Determine si también necesitará enviar información de los padres. Esto puede incluir su documentación de ingresos, como transcripciones de declaraciones de impuestos o formularios W-2.

TASFA offers at TAMU-CC are made from state and institutional funds and extremely limited.
TASFA applicants are encouraged to apply early.

The priority date for submission is January 15th.

For questions regarding in-state residency, please contact the Office of Recruitment and Admissions.

Las ofertas de TASFA en TAMU-CC se realizan con fondos estatales e institucionales y son extremadamente limitadas.
Se recomienda a los solicitantes de TASFA que presenten su solicitud con anticipación.

La fecha de prioridad para la presentación es el 15 de enero.

Si tiene preguntas sobre la residencia en el estado, comuníquese con la Oficina de Reclutamiento y Admisiones.

How to Apply: FAFSA® or TASFA?

Filling Out The FAFSA®

Filling Out The TASFA

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How to Apply: FAFSA® or TASFA?

Filling Out The FAFSA®

STEP 1: Create Your FSA ID

STEP 2: Check Your Eligibility

STEP 3: Gather Your Documents

STEP 4: Sign Your FAFSA®

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Filling Out The TASFA

STEP 1: Complete the TASFA

STEP 2: Gather Your Documents

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