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    Financial Aid comes from the federal and local governments. It is money that helps a student pay for education expenses at a post-secondary school (college, career school, graduate school). Federal aid can cover expenses such as tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, and transportation. Financial Aid often comes in the form of both grants and loans.
     
    Scholarships are another form of financial aid that students can apply for.  Scholarships can be based on academic performance, community service, financial need, etc.  The application process can be as easy as filling out a form, or can be more lengthy and require an essay or interview.
     

    Submitting FAFSA or TASFA is a graduation requirement in Texas

    Students must complete FAFSA or TASFA and then submit evidence of completion to the campus CCR Advisor.

    Evidence of completion is as follows:

    • FAFSA - a screenshot of completion email showing student name and completion date.
    • TASFA - a copy of your completed application submission.
    • If you do not qualify for either, please see your CCR Advisor

    Once FAFSA or TASFA has been completed, students must submit their evidence of completion in order to have the graduation requirement marked as complete.

  • Financial Aid Night Webinar

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    Dear Class of 2025 Students and Parents/Guardians,

    Thank you to everyone who attended our Financial Aid Information Night on November 13th. For those unable to join, the webinar was recorded, and you can access it using this link Financial Aid Night Webinar (recorded).

    Also, the questions submitted during the webinar by attendees have been answered, and can access the responses here FAFSA Night Q&A.

    Financial aid resources mentioned throughout the webinar can be accessed via the QR code displayed at the end of the session. For your convenience, we’ve also included a direct link to these resources here Financial Aid Resources.

    The online 2025–26 FAFSA form is now available as part of the expanded beta testing period. To learn more about the beta testing process, progress updates, and resolved issues, visit fafsa.gov/beta.

    Before Starting Your FAFSA Form:

     

    1. Create an FSA ID by going to  StudentAid.gov and select create an account. (Parent and students must create their own separate FSA ID using their unique personal email address and mobile number.)

    How to create your FSA ID

    1. Learn about the documents you may need to fill out the FAFSA form.
    2. Determine your dependency status and whether your parent(s) or spouse will be required to contribute information on your FAFSA form.
    3. If you’re a dependent student, use the Who’s My FAFSA Parent? wizard to identify which parent(s) will be a required contributor on your form.

    As, always and we’re here to support you in this important step toward your future success! If you have any further questions or need clarification about the financial aid process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your campus CCR Advisor. Their contact information is available at the end of the recorded webinar.

     

    Warm regards,

    FBISD CCR Advisor Team

     
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  • FAFSA  

    Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - Students who are US Citizens or Permanent Residents are eligible to submit this free application for financial aid.  For current seniors, the application opens October 1st for the following school year.

    https://studentaid.gov/

    TASFA

    Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) - Students who are not eligible for FAFSA but have resided in Texas for at least three years prior to entering college are eligible to submit this application for state financial aid. This aid is only available in Texas and would not transfer to a college in another state.

    https://www.highered.texas.gov/our-work/empowering-our-students/tasfa/

    The TASFA is used to collect information to help determine eligibility for state financial aid programs that are administered by institutions of higher education in the State of Texas.  Students that are classified as a Texas Resident who cannot apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are encouraged to complete the TASFA.

    The online TASFA (link above) is available in English only.  The paper TASFA is available in both English and Spanish and includes step-by-step instructions. Paper versions are also available online

  • Additional Support

    Fort Bend ISD has created an informational video featuring Wharton County Junior College's Lori Blust on all things financial aid. Please click here to view the video. Fort Bend ISD ha creado un video informativo con Lori Blust de Wharton County Junior College sobre todo lo relacionado con la ayuda financiera. Haga clic aquí para ver el video.