A Graduate Student’s Guide to FAFSA
When most people think of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), they often associate it with undergraduate students. However, graduate students can also qualify for federal financial aid …
FAFSA 101: Back To The Basics
College is not an expense, it is an investment. Though pricey at times, it is not an investment that needs to be taken on alone. The Free Application for Federal …
Financial Aid Q&A
Why should you renew your FAFSA? It is not something new to say that costs of higher education are on the rise. With the higher costs of education comes higher …
The new FAFSA: Simplified
Out with the old, and in with the new. This year the FAFSA is changing, and for the better. What is the FAFSA? To access federal student aid, including grants, …
How to Navigate your Texan Bill Pay
In order to navigate your Texan Bill Pay, first you’re gonna have to figure out how to get there. So here’s a step-by-step guide on how to find your Texan …
Guaranteed Scholarship Program
What is the Guaranteed Scholarship Program? Tarleton guarantees scholarship awards to students in the top half of their graduating class! WHY? The goal of the Guaranteed Scholarship Program is to …
FAFSA Isn’t Scary
Does applying for financial aid seem daunting? Maybe even a little scary? Don’t worry – we’re here to tell you it’s not! WHAT IS FAFSA? FAFSA stands for Free Application …
Paying for College 101
When it comes to paying for college there are so many factors to consider. Every student’s financial aid process will look different, we are here to break down some of …
You’ve been selected for verification, now what?
You have submitted your FAFSA application and now the Office of Financial Aid is telling you that you have been selected for something called “verification.” Let me first start by …
Priority Date. What is it?
You may be thinking to yourself, “Tarleton has these things called priority dates that I am supposed to follow, but I don’t know what they are!” Don’t worry, we are …
Quick Overview on the Financial Aid Process
The process of applying for financial aid may sound a little scary, confusing, impossible to do. It can be all those things, but it doesn’t have to be! By taking …
FAFSA VS TASFA: Which one do I choose?
By: Valeria Munoz Financial Aid Outreach Coordinator Students who are attending higher education institutions in Texas can apply for FAFSA or TASFA. Students can only fill out one application and …
Why Is It Important To Fill Out the FAFSA Early?
Planning and filling out your FAFSA early is crucial! Figuring out how you are going to pay for college before you start will help ease the process and allow for …