How to Apply for FAFSA

Before You Begin

The first time you apply for financial aid, you and your parent must create a FSA ID. This is what you will use to file your FAFSA, complete loan documents, and check your outstanding loan balances etc.

How to get an FSA ID without a SSN

Review Deadlines and Apply for FAFSA

Funding is limited. Not all eligible students who apply will be awarded grant funding. We encourage all students to apply and complete their financial aid paperwork as soon as possible to maximize their chances of receiving an award

Complete your FAFSA electronically each year you’re requesting financial aid for Tarleton State University. 

FAFSA Filing Dates for the Academic Year

If You Plan to Attend College FromYou Will Submit This FASFAYou Can Submit the FASFA FromUsing Income and Tax Information FromPriority Deadlines
July 1, 2025 – June 30, 20262025 – 2026December 2, 2024 – June 30, 20262023March 15, 2025
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 20272026 – 2027October 1, 2025 – June 30, 20272024January 15, 2026