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    College Information for Unaccompanied Youth Experiencing Homelessness

     

    Helping Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Access College Financial Aid

    I Want to go to College:  Now What? 

    See the following information that can help you make decisions about college.  

    Are you eligible to take the SAT without fees?  

    See the following information to see if you are eligible to waive the fees to take the SAT.  

     

    How can I pay for college?

    (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) from Texas Education for Homeless Children and Youth

    Scholarship for Adult Students in Scholastic Transition

     

    Financial Aid Requirement

    In accordance with Texas Education Code (TEC), §28.0256, beginning with students enrolled in 12th grade during the 2022-2023 school year, each student must do one of the following in order to graduate:  

    • Complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA);

    • Complete and submit a Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA); or

    • Submit a signed opt-out form.

    *Update as of October 1, 2021:  The 2022-2023 FAFSA form is now open!  Visit the  webpage to learn more, or to apply for help.  For more information regarding TASFA, please visit the  webpage. A student may opt out of the financial aid application graduation requirement if:  

    • A parent or guardian submits a signed form; 

    • The student is 18 years of age or older and submits a signed form; or

    • A school counselor authorizes the student to decline to complete and submit the application for a good cause.

    See your Counselor for help on these applications to find out your eligibility for either FASFA or TASFA.