Why the FAFSA® is important?

Filing the FAFSA® (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is your key to getting all kinds of financial aid for school—we’re talking federal, state, and school aid. If you want to qualify for the most free money you can, and pay less out of your own pocket, you need to file the FAFSA®. Nearly everyone who submits the FAFSA® qualifies for some aid.

Free Financial Aid Support

Welcome to Your FAFSA and Financial Aid Support Hub!

TxCAN and uAspire have teamed up to make sure you have all the info and resources you need to complete your financial aid requirements. We're here to help you every step of the way!

Explore our Help Desk, live webinars, and check out webinar recordings to find everything you need to get started—or to get it done.

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What you’ll need to complete the FAFSA®

If you’re a dependent student, you’ll need this information for both you and your parents.

  • You and your parents will need an FSA (Federal Student Aid) ID to access the FAFSA® and sign the form electronically. Apply for your FSA IDs at studentaid.gov 3-5 days before you plan on starting the FAFSA®.

  • Your Social Security number and your parents’ Social Security numbers (SSN). Parents without a social security number need to check the box stating “I do not have an SSN”.

What’s no longer needed? Student and parent tax documents. All of this information will be automatically accessed from the IRS through the FUTURE Act Direct Data Exchange (FA-DDX).

If your financial status has changed since you filed your 2023 taxes, you must complete the FAFSA® with the required information, and then follow up with your school’s financial aid office for further advice.

FAFSA Nights

We will be offering FAFSA Nights to aid in filling out your form. It is best to already have your account made (FSA ID) as it takes 3-5 days to verify your account. You will be able to fill out the form if it is not completed; however you will not be able to submit until your identity is verified. You do not need to attend all three nights, this is just if you need assistance filling out your form.

December 18th - 2-5PM

January 15th - 4-6PM

February 5th - 5-7PM