Application Instructions

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available online provided by the U.S. Department of Education.

How to Apply

1. Apply to TCC
2. Meet eligibility requirements for Federal student aid
3. Submit the FAFSA
   • Need help filling out the FAFSA? 
     The 7 Easy Steps to the FAFSA (Link will open in a new window) instructional video can help walk you through the process.

FAFSA Priority Deadlines

• Fall - May 1
• Spring - October 1
• Summer - April 1

TCC's financial aid school code is 003626. Also, you must reapply every year.

The FAFSA requires a PIN for electronic submission which you can create at the FAFSA PIN Web site.

Make certain you are using the correct academic year when completing the FAFSA.

• 2011 - 2012 FAFSA: Fall 2011, Spring 2012 and Summer 2012
• 2012 - 2013 FAFSA: Fall 2012, Spring 2013 and Summer 2013

The FAFSA may also be completed over the phone by calling 1-800-433-3243.

Application Instructions for Undocumented Students

Undocumented students are only eligible to be considered for State and TCC Financial Aid Programs. Undocumented students are encouraged to work with the TCC Admissions department to gain admittance to TCC through the Senate Bill 1528 Provisions, which allow non-citizens to pay Texas Resident tuition. Application Instructions are available on our Application Instructions for Undocumented Students document.

FAFSA4caster

Students who want an early estimate of their federal student aid eligibility may complete a FAFSA4caster. The FAFSA4caster offers students an experience similar to the FAFSA on the Web and increases the student's knowledge of the federal aid application process.

Updated March 7, 2012