October is the perfect time to secure your financial aid for fall 2026 and beyond! Connect with our team this month for personalized assistance with your financial aid applications.
Follow this simple guide to help you maximize your financial aid opportunities for next school year.
También ofrecemos ayuda en español.
Step 1: Attend a Workshop (Drop-In Assistance)
Join us at a workshop to get help applying for grants (free money), work-study (part-time work), loans (borrowed money), and scholarships.
Plus, we’ll provide snacks and have door prizes at each workshop! RSVP below to save your spot and get the help you need!
Round Rock Campus
When: Wednesday, October 15th 10:00AM – 1:00PM
Where: Accelerator, room 8112
Highland Campus
When: Thursday, October 9th 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Wednesday, October 29th 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Where: Welcome Center
Riverside Campus
When: Saturday, October 18th 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: Room A2221
Virtual/Online
When: Saturday, October 25th 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: Zoom (Link sent via email)
Step 2: Complete the 2026-2027 FAFSA (or TASFA)
The new 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) are now open! The FAFSA and TASFA have recently been updated to make applying for financial aid easier.
Submit Your Application
Submit the 2026-2027 FAFSA (or TASFA)
Use school code: 012015
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the form used to apply for federal financial aid including grants, work-study, and student loans. Not sure if you qualify? Review the eligibility requirements and follow these steps to apply.
The TASFA (Texas Application for State Financial Aid) is for Texas residents who do not qualify for federal financial aid through FAFSA. Follow these steps to apply for state aid through the TASFA.
Did you know? The 2025-2026 FAFSA and TASFA applications are still open if you need financial aid this fall, spring, or summer!