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FAFSA Code for TSTC: 003634
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®)
If you need financial assistance, complete your FAFSA application. It’s 100% free and your application will let us know if you’re eligible for additional grants and funds.
Apply as early as possible so you have a better chance of obtaining financial assistance before the semester starts. You’ll need to reapply each academic year if you need financial aid.
Processing your application takes time. To receive your financial aid in time, complete your FAFSA and submit all supporting documentation by the due dates.
Financial Aid Displacement Advisory
Per Texas Education Code §56.0094(c) (SB 2995), Texas State Technical College provides the following essential information and recommendations regarding your financial aid.
Financial aid displacement occurs when a student’s financial aid is reduced due to receipt of a private scholarship or other reasons identified in this advisory. This practice occurs in Texas and should be taken into consideration while applying for financial aid. The institution to which you are applying is providing in this application a list of recommendations describing how to maximize your financial aid and ensure that you are prepared when financial aid displacement occurs. You are encouraged to reach out to the institution to which you are applying to receive advice on how to avoid financial aid displacement.
A student’s state-funded gift aid is most commonly revised or reduced because of:
- Additional gift aid received from a private source, such that the student’s total gift aid exceeds financial need or cost of attendance.
- Reduced cost of attendance as a result of dropped classes, a change in housing status, or withdrawal from the institution, among other causes.
- Failure to meet satisfactory academic progress requirements or other merit-based criteria for the student’s gift aid.
- A change in enrollment status that renders the student ineligible for certain gift aid programs.
- Failure to complete required administrative processes or submit documentation by established deadlines.
- A change in the student’s Student Aid Index as a result of verification, updates, and/or corrections to the student’s financial aid application which affects eligibility for some forms of gift aid or the amount of gift aid the student is eligible to receive.
You may review the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Financial Aid Displacement Advisory, which includes common reasons gift aid may be revised or reduced.
Submit the FAFSA
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year to be considered for federal and many state and institutional grants and scholarships.
- Start at studentaid.gov and list Texas State Technical College School Code: 003634.
- TSTC FAFSA help & timeline
- Lawfully Present Texas residents who are ineligible to file the FAFSA may apply for state aid via TASFA.
Apply for Institutional Scholarships
Submit the TSTC Scholarship Application to be considered for hundreds of scholarships.
Note: Dates can change each year due to federal or state updates. Always check the TSTC Apply for Financial Aid page and watch your TSTC email for current deadlines and announcements.
- August: TSTC Scholarship application opens
- October 1 : FAFSA opens; apply early.
- Priority date – May 1: Priority review for FAFSA-based aid. Submit by this date to maximize eligibility.
- Suggested time to report outside gift aid: As soon as you are notified of any private scholarships, notify us via the TSTC Financial Aid email. Early reporting helps prevent late adjustments to your aid.
- Before the first class day each term: Confirm enrollment and review your bill
- Apply early: complete the FAFSA/TASFA and TSTC scholarship application as soon as they open.
- Submit all required forms and documents on time.
- Maintain eligibility: meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and enroll full-time if your scholarships require it.
- Search continuously: re-apply for scholarships each year (institutional and outside sources).
- Keep information updated: promptly submit requested documents and update personal/contact details.
- Ask us: contact Financial Aid & Scholarships if your circumstances change (income, enrollment, residency, etc.).
- Report all outside scholarships immediately so we can coordinate them with your existing awards.
- Understand cost of attendance limits: total aid cannot exceed your allowable budget; late reporting may force adjustments.
- Follow donor/award terms: many scholarships require full-time enrollment, specific majors, or GPA thresholds.
- Only enroll in classes required for your degree plan. Avoid dropping and repeating courses excessively.
- Notify TSTC before changing enrollment or housing/residency; changes can affect eligibility.
financialaid@tstc.edu
844-341-5841
Accessibility: This page uses accessible markup and font sizing consistent with Texas Education Code §56.0094 requirements.
Disclaimer: Aid programs and deadlines may change due to federal and state updates. Always check the official TSTC and THECB pages linked above.
FAFSA
Due Dates
May 1
for the Fall term
October 1
for the Spring term
March 1
for the Summer term
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