The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is valid for an academic year. The academic year is the 365 day period that begins with the first day of the Fall Semester and ends with the day before the first day of the following Fall Semester. It comprises the Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters in sequential order, beginning with the Fall Semester. Regarding the completion of degree requirements, an academic year for a given student is the completion of two full semesters, normally Fall and Spring. For the purpose of awarding Federal Student Aid, the definition of an Academic Year at Texas A&M University – San Antonio is 24 credits and 30 weeks. The School Code is 042485.
Priority Deadlines: Fall - April 15 Spring - November 1 Summer - May 1
FAFSA
TASFA
FAFSA info
FAFSA stands for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. But FAFSA itself in’t the money or loans you receive. Instead, it’s a form that assesses your financial need and supplies you with funding options accordingly.
The application is administered by the Department of Education. After you fill out the information, it gets sent to your college’s financial aid office and is used to help understand how much you can afford to pay for college. Enter our School Code 042485 to ensure we received your FAFSA.
Upon completing the form, a document called the Student Aid Report (SAR) is generated. This document provides insight about your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) for your education. Don’t worry when you receive this number! It’s just an estimate and it’s not actually what you will have to pay for school. Instead, it’s just an estimate for your college of choice to help understand what type of funding options you may need.
For more information on the the FAFSA and type of aid available, click here.
TASFA info
The Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) is a free application that collects information to help determine eligibility for state financial aid programs administered by institutions of higher education in the state of Texas. Students classified as Texas residents who are not eligible to apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are encouraged to complete the TASFA.
Note: The federal application covers federal and state financial aid opportunities. If you meet the FAFSA filing requirements, then you should submit a completed FAFSA. You do not need to complete both the FAFSA and TASFA.
To qualify for this program, students must meet the criteria below:
- Must have lived in Texas at least three years before receiving their high school (in Texas) diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency
- Must have lived in Texas at least three years before enrolling in a public college / university (in Texas)
- Must submit an Affidavit of Intent with the Registrar’s Office declaring that they will apply for permanent residence in the United States as soon as the student becomes eligible.
- Male students between the ages of 18-26 must register with Selective Service.
Applying for Aid Questions
What is the FAFSA?
Apply for the FAFSA
Do I have to apply for financial aid every year?
What happens after I complete the FAFSA?
Video on the FAFSA Process
Can I still apply if I missed the priority filing deadline?
Do I need to submit copies of my family's federal tax returns to the financial aid office?
Do I need to be admitted before I can apply for financial aid?
What is the IRS Data Retrieval Tool?
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Should I apply for aid even if I think I wont qualify?
Overview of the Financial Aid Process
Are there income cutoffs for financial assistance?
Is financial aid available for undocumented students?
TASFA Information
If I am an international student without any kind of U.S. citizenship status, do I qualify for any financial aid?
Do I need to complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN) or Entrance Counseling once I accept my Federal Direct Loans?
MPN and Entrance Counseling