How to Apply
On the Internet(Quickest Response):
Applicants are encouraged to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on line at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. Computers are available in the FAFSA lab, building A, room 161 at the Pecan Campus located at 3201 W. Pecan Blvd. in McAllen. There are also financial aid staff members available to assist those who wish to use FAFSA on the Web Monday through Friday from 8:00 am through 5:00 pm.
By filling out a Paper FAFSA and mailing it:
Applicants may fill out and mail out a FAFSA to the U. S. Department of Education using the envelope provided in the application form.
What Happens After You Apply?
FAFSA on the WEB:
Your application will be processed as soon as you complete it and submit it to the Department of Education from their website. As long as you have a valid PIN number and included your PIN in the application, STC will recieve your application from the U.S. Department of Education on the following day and will have the data ready to process within three to five working days.
By Mail:
The application will be processed in approximately four weeks. After 4 weeks have passed, you will receive a Student Aid Report ( SAR ) in the mail. The SAR will show all of the information that you reported on your application and will notify you if there are any problems with your application. Your SAR will also have your Expected Family Contribution ( EFC ), the number used to determine your eligibility for federal student aid.