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FAFSA & Financial Aid Information
How much does college cost?
The cost of college is broken up into many parts. Tuition alone is not the total cost of college. Students must factor in housing, meals, additional fees, the cost of books, etc. The resources below can help estimate college costs and what students may be expected to pay. Most schools also have a net price calculator on their website which provides the average grant and scholarship awards as well as the school's "net price".
Remember that financial aid grants and loans are available to students who qualify. Students must complete the FAFSA to apply. File your FAFSA online at StudentAid.gov.
CSS Profile
Online application used by colleges to determine Institutional Aid. Students will complete if they plan to attend a PRIVATE college or university.
Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA)
The TASFA is for students who are not eligible to complete the FAFSA because of citizenship. The TASFA is to be completed by students who are NOT US Citizens or Permanent Residents.