• A TEA required part of the graduation process is for families to fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or TASFA (Texas Application for State Financial Aid), or the Opt Out Form (found in Skyward). All of these forms will be open to fill out starting December 1, 2024. 

     

    To prepare and assist you with this process, here are a few helpful resources to review prior to the applications opening on December 1st. Thank you to our partners, Collin College, for these resources. :

    You will choose either the FAFSA (US Citizens & Residents) or TASFA, not both. 

    Here is a link to help you decide which one is right for you: Quiz: Which One?

     

    FAFSA Basics Presentation: FAFSA 2025-2026 Presentation.pdf 

    The 2025-26 FAFSA will use 2023 Tax Return Data.

    All student’s parent(s)/guardians must provide information

    Both the student and one parent need to apply for an FSA ID. 

    One parent & student must provide different email addresses. 

     

    SAVE THE DATE: FAFSA Parent Help Support- 

    Wednesday, January 29th 6PM - 8PM, Hebron Arena Team Room

    Financial Counselor experts will be available from Collin College to help families applying to any school

     

    SUPPORT FOR SPECIAL SITUATIONS

    For students with separated or divorced parents, please review this document to avoid errors. Financial Aid Considerations.pdf

    Here is a document that will go over what income to include or exclude and common errors. Financial Aid Considerations.pdf

     

    Preview of the FAFSA Application: 2526 FAFSA preview student.pdf

    The 2025-2026 Fall and Spring priority deadline for Texas state financial aid programs is February 15, 2025. This includes the Texas GRANT Program. We recommend that you complete your FAFSA/TASFA application by January 31st, 2025 to avoid processing delays.