Senate Bill 1528 - TASFA
The Office of Student Financial Services is committed to helping all our students attain their educational goals by providing quality assistance in addressing their financial needs. As specified by Senate Bill 1528, state law permits students that are neither US citizens nor permanent residents to be classified as Texas residents for admissions and financial aid purposes, thus making them eligible for state aid. Please take advantage of the resources provided below as a guide to a successful financial aid experience.
Eligibility Requirements
Students who fall under Senate Bill 1528 are declaring themselves residents of the State of Texas, therefore making them eligible for State Aid. Here are the requirements that must be satisfied:
- Must have lived in Texas at least 3 years before receiving their High School (in Texas) diploma or GED
- Must have lived in Texas at least 3 years before enrolling in a public college/university (in Texas)
- Must fill out an affidavit with the Office of Admissions & Records declaring that he/she will apply for residency as soon as able to do so
How To Apply
Keep in mind that State Grants are limited. To maximize your chances of receiving state funds, please be sure to complete all necessary steps to complete your financial aid file as soon as possible.
What you Need to Apply
Here is a checklist of documents you will need to submit to the STC Office of Student Financial Services:
- Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA)
- Tax Documents
- Tax Filers must submit an IRS Tax Return or Tax Return Transcript
- Non-tax filers must submit an Income Information for Non-Tax Filers Statement
- Statements of Eligibility for State-Funded Programs
- Male students need to register for Selective Service
After Applying
Be sure to complete the process:
- Check the status of your financial aid application with the Office of Student Financial Services
- Enroll in at least 6 credit hours
- Submit your affidavit with the STC Office of Admissions & Records
- Ensure that the Office of Admissions & Records has received your official High School transcript
Deadlines
Since funding is limited, not all applicants who apply will be awarded State Grants. We encourage all students who fall under Senate Bill 1528 to apply and complete their financial aid paperwork as soon as possible in order to maximize their chances of receiving an award.
Please see the Forms below to start completing your paperwork.
| Description | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 |
|---|---|---|
| TASFA English Application Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) |
2024-25 | 2025-26 |
| TASFA Spanish Application Spanish Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) |
2024-25 | 2025-26 |
| Income Information for Parent Non-Tax Filers (English) This form must be completed if you are a dependent student and a tax return was not filed by your parents. |
2024-25 | 2025-26 |
| Income Information for Parent Non-Tax Filers (Spanish) This form must be completed if you are a dependent student and a tax return was not filed by your parents. |
2024-25 | 2025-26 |
| Income Information for Student Non-Tax Filers This form is to be completed if a tax return was not filed by you, your parents (if dependent), and/or your spouse (if married). |
2024-25 | 2025-26 |
| Statement for Married Non-Tax Filers with Income | 2024-25 | 2025-26 |
| Statement for Married Non-Tax Filers with No Income | 2024-25 | 2025-26 |
| Selective Service To be completed by male students only. Once registration is confirmed by Selective Service, please provide the Office of Student Financial Services with a copy of your registration card. |
Selective Service | |
| Statements of Eligibility for State-Funded Programs | 2024-25 | 2025-2026 |
