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Student Aid

Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA)

Texas residents who are not eligible for federal aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) due to their citizenship status may be eligible for state or institutional aid by completing the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA). The TASFA is typically available each year on October 1. For 2025-2026, the TASFA application will become available when the FAFSA becomes widely available in December 2024. Each year, the state publishes a priority deadline - the priority deadline for 2025-2026 TASFA will be February 15, 2025.

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Apply for State Aid through the TASFA Application

  1. Complete the paper or electronic TASFA application
  2. Submit the SB1528 Residency Affidavit to Office of Admissions (First-time applicants)
  3. Gather the following income documents:
    1. Student (Spouse) signed tax return or tax return transcript for the applicable tax year.
      1. 2025-2025 TASFA uses the 2023 tax year information
    2. Student (Spouse) W2 forms for the applicable tax year
      1. 2025-2026 TASFA uses the 2023 tax year information
    3. Parent(s) signed tax return transcript for the applicable tax year (for dependent students only)
      1. 2025-2026 TASFA uses the 2023 tax year information
    4. Parent(s) W2 forms for the applicable tax year
      1. 2025-2026 TASFA uses the 2023 tax year information
  4. If applying by paper, please provide required income documents through our secured upload portal.

Types of State Aid Available

Undergraduate

Graduate

  • Lamar Scholarships (Excluding student enrolled in the on-line accelerated program) 
  • Graduate TUGBUG (Excluding student enrolled in the on-line accelerated program)
  • Private Education Loan (with credit-worthy, U.S. resident co-signer)

Satisfactory Academic Progress

Student must be meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards to receive student aid.

Selective Service

Students born male must be registered with Selective Service, or be exempt from registration. To see who is required to register or to register, visit .

Frequently Asked Questions
  • Am I a Texas Resident?
    Residency is determined by the Office of Admission. Contact admissions@lamar.edu for more information.
  • Can I fill out the FAFSA and TASFA?
    No. You are eligible for either the FAFSA or the TASFA. You may only fill out one application. Unsure if you qualify for the FAFSA or TASFA? Use the for help.
  • What if I and/or my parent(s) did not file taxes for the tax year?
    If you and/or your parent worked but did not and was not required to file taxes for the tax year, you may submit all W-2 forms or a wage and income transcript. Additional documents may be required once the documents are reviewed by our office.
  • Where do I submit my TASFA?

    If you have completed the on-line TASFA, the application will be sent to the schools listed on your application. To submit other required documents such as tax documents, use Lamar's Secure File Transfer application. Follow the instructions at Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô Secure File Transfer page. You will access the application using the 'SSO Login' button and enter your LEA credentials.

    If you are submitting a paper TASFA, follow the instructions at Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô Secure File Transfer page to access use Lamar's Secure File Transfer application. Use the 'SSO Login' button and enter your LEA credentials to submit your application along with other required documents.

Helpful Links

TASFA Decision - Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board