General FAQs
The financial aid application process begins with submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Please see our Apply for Aid webpage for more information.
Texas residents who are not eligible to apply for federal aid may submit the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA). Please see our Texas Application for State Financial Aid webpage for more information.
Please note: Financial Aid applications are typically available October 1 for the next year and are required annually for the receipt of financial aid. Priority application dates and deadlines for submission are located on our deadlines webpage.
Please see our College Costs page for estimated costs of attendance and our Tuition and Fee Calculator for additional information regarding the cost of tuition and fees and tuition plan options.
You can request an IRS Tax Return Transcript, free of charge, from the IRS online, over the phone, or via postal mail through the IRS.
See our Request an IRS Tax Return Transcript webpage for additional details and guidance regarding this process