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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.
Click here for more info about scholarships!
Submitting FAFSA or TASFA is a graduation requirement in Texas
Students must complete FAFSA or TASFA and then submit evidence of completion in SchooLinks.
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.
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:
- 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.)
- Learn about the documents you may need to fill out the FAFSA form.
- Determine your dependency status and whether your parent(s) or spouse will be required to contribute information on your FAFSA form.
- 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