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FAFSA
Federal Student Aid is responsible for managing the student financial assistance programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. These programs provide grants, loans, and work-study funds to students attending college or career school. -
2020–21 FAFSA on the Web Worksheet
Provides a preview of the questions students and parents may be asked while completing the FAFSA form.
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Find out who counts as your parent when you file your FAFSA® form.
If you are considered a dependent student for FAFSA® purposes, you will need to provide information about your legal parent(s) on the application. A legal parent is your biological or adoptive parent, or your legal parent as determined by the state (for example, if the parent is listed on your birth certificate). If you have a stepparent currently married to your legal parent, you generally also must provide information about him or her. Who's my parent when I fill out the FAFSA?
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Do you have unanswered questions about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) process
Get in-depth information about the FAFSA® form and what to expect after you submit your application.
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Estimate Your Aid (FAFSA4caster)
If you would like to estimate your federal student aid, but aren’t yet ready to apply for aid, try FAFSA4caster.
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"Types of Federal Student Aid" Video
Check out this video to learn about grants, loans, and work-study jobs and how they can help fund your education. (Captioning available in English and Spanish; just start the video and click on the CC symbol at the bottom.). This also includes videos on How to fill out the FAFSA, Types of Federal Aid, and what to do after you have completed the FAFSA. -
College for Texans - Applying for Financial Aid
You and your family can choose from many different types of financial aid. Some are based on financial need, and some on academic performance. Others are tied to a student's or family's ability to borrow. Not all colleges and universities participate in all programs, but the more you know about financial aid, the better prepared you’ll be. Here you’ll find links to the many kinds of financial aid available to students attending Texas colleges and universities -
Sallie Mae
Provides federally guaranteed student loans originated under the Federal Family Education Loan Program, and offers comprehensive information and resources to guide students, parents and guidance professionals through the financial aid process -
Big Future by the College Board
On the site you can find: 3 steps to financial aid, How to apply for aid, Hear how others pay, Understand college costs, Search for scholarships and Learn about loans. -
Find you way to pay for College
This helpful guide provides a wealth of information for students and parents beginning the financial aid process, including videos.