TASFA

Application for Non-citizens who are classified as Texas residents

In 2001, Texas state legislature passed a bill (Senate Bill 1528 formerly House Bill 1403) allowing certain non-citizens classified as Texas residents, who are enrolled or will enroll in a Texas public college, the ability to apply for state aid through the TASFA application. Funds are offered based on a criteria and first-come, first-served basis due to limited fund availability. TASFA applications open on October 1^st and the deadline ends on January 15^th of the following calendar year (same as FAFSA).

TASFA applications are available on College for All Texans

Eligibility Requirements for TASFA:

• Must have graduated from a Texas high school or received a GED certification in Texas
• Have lived in Texas for three years prior to graduating from high school or receiving GED certificate
• Have lived or will live in Texas for 12 months prior to the census date of the semester in which you enroll in college.
• Has applied or plans to apply to become a permanent resident at the earliest opportunity
• Submitted TASFA application prior to January 15^th deadline

To apply:

• Complete TASFA application (available on College for All Texans)
• Submit Notarized Affidavit with a copy of state ID or other official ID (Military ID not accepted)
• Signed copy of 1040 Tax Return or Tax Return Transcript from IRS from 2 year ago, if filed for taxes (required tax year listed on TASFA application)
  • Non-Tax filers are required to submit
    • Letter of Non-filing from IRS
    • Signed statement stating non-filing status and reason for not filing taxes
  • If male, proof of selective service

Students and prospective students may submit applications via email, physical mail or drop-off. For emails subject line must have read “TASFA” and be sent to sfargegis@uth.tmc.edu or to Priscila.N.Ramirez@uth.tmc.edu . For physical drop-off or mailing address please use addresses listed below.

Mailing Address:                                      Physical Address:

UTHealth Financial Aid                            University Central Tower (Financial Aid)

7000 Fannin Street, Suite 2220               7000 Fannin Street (22nd Floor)

Houston, Texas 77030                             Houston, TX 77030