FAFSA & Financial Aid Information

How much does college cost?

Cost of college is broken up in many parts. Tuition alone is not the total cost of college. Students must factor in housing, meals, additional fees, cost of books etc. The websites below should help with an estimate of what college costs. Remember that loans and grants are available if you qualify, and you must fill out the FAFSA to apply. 

Many students will receive financial aid and loans from the government in order to attend college. In order to plan for the future, you can estimate how much you will be expected to pay using the resources below.

Most schools also have a net price calculator on their website which provides the average grant and scholarship aids as well as the school's "net price".

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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.

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