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Tag: Financial Aid

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Paying for College

FAFSA 101: Back To The Basics

Posted on November 19, 2024April 21, 2025 by Blake Smith

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 …

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Student Life

Preparing for Texan Orientation

Posted on January 2, 2024January 2, 2024 by bailey

Embarking on your journey at Tarleton State University is an exciting and transformative experience. One of the crucial stepping stones in this adventure is orientation, where you’ll familiarize yourself with …

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Paying for College

Financial Aid Q&A

Posted on December 11, 2023December 11, 2023 by bailey

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 …

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Admissions

5 Things Admitted Students Should Do Over Winter Break

Posted on November 30, 2023November 30, 2023 by cfalambar

Winter break is the perfect time to take a breather, relax with family, and knock out a couple of “college to-do’s.” Here are 5 things you can do this winter …

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Paying for College

The new FAFSA: Simplified

Posted on October 3, 2023February 6, 2025 by bailey

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, …

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Out-of-State Students

How to Pay for College Out of State

Posted on February 28, 2023December 9, 2024 by bailey

Have you dreamed of attending a college out of state? Maybe you want to live near the coast, or you want to experience a different culture. Or maybe you just …

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Paying for College

Guaranteed Scholarship Program

Posted on December 14, 2022June 6, 2023 by bailey

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 …

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Paying for College

FAFSA Isn’t Scary

Posted on September 30, 2022September 28, 2023 by bailey

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 …

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Parents / Paying for College

Paying for College 101

Posted on September 8, 2022July 23, 2024 by bailey

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 …

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Admissions

Why College?

Posted on June 17, 2022September 6, 2022 by bailey

Has the thought of “why should I even go to college” crossed your mind? I know it did for me when I was a high school student deciding what to …

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Admissions

Have you downloaded the Tarleton Mobile App?

Posted on May 18, 2022June 27, 2023 by bailey

The mobile Tarleton App allows students to access any resource they need. Downloading and logging in is easy. The app is free on the app store and to login use …

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Admissions

Fort Worth Campus Facts!

Posted on May 18, 2022October 25, 2024 by bailey

Did you know that you can attend Tarleton State University at other locations other than our Stephenville campus? We have outreach locations in Fort Worth, Waco, Midlothian, College Station (RELLIS), …

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Admissions

You’re Admitted, Now What?

Posted on April 27, 2022May 8, 2025 by bailey

An admissions checklist for freshmen! Required Next Steps: Before you pack your bags and head towards Stephenville, these are a few necessary steps to prepare you for enrollment at Tarleton! …

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Paying for College

You’ve been selected for verification, now what?

Posted on December 9, 2021December 2, 2024 by bailey

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 …

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Admissions / Paying for College

Priority Date. What is it?

Posted on October 18, 2021January 9, 2025 by bailey

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 …

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Paying for College

Quick Overview on the Financial Aid Process

Posted on October 6, 2021September 28, 2023 by cfalambar

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 …

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Paying for College

FAFSA VS TASFA: Which one do I choose?

Posted on October 6, 2021April 25, 2025 by bailey

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 …

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Paying for College

Why Is It Important To Fill Out the FAFSA Early?

Posted on September 29, 2021October 2, 2023 by bailey

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 …

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Admissions

8 Facts Every High School Counselor Needs to Know About Tarleton

Posted on June 29, 2021April 18, 2025 by bailey

As a former public school teacher, I have seen just how much effort counselors put into educating their students about college. My name is Brianna McDowell and I am a …

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Admissions

Top 5 Transfer Myths Debunked

Posted on June 29, 2021June 27, 2023 by bailey

Did you know around 1/3 of college students transfer schools before finishing their degree? Whether you started out at a community college and are now looking to transfer to a …

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