HOW-to: apply to college in texas
To apply for college in Texas, there is a common application most schools accept. Visit the website at www.applytexas.org to begin the application process.
NOTE: If you haven't signed up to take the SAT/ACT, please do so immediately, because this application does have a section for it, and most schools require one of the tests to be taken by incoming freshmen.
NOTE: If you haven't signed up to take the SAT/ACT, please do so immediately, because this application does have a section for it, and most schools require one of the tests to be taken by incoming freshmen.
HOw to: apply for federal financial aid
Let's be honest--college is expensive! However, it's not impossible to fund your secondary education, especially with the federal government's help. Visit fafsa.ed.gov to complete the paperwork that could help you make your dreams a reality.
To complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you will need:
To complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you will need:
- Your Social Security Number
- Your Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. citizen)
- Your most recent federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned. (Note: You may be able to transfer your federal tax return information into your FAFSA using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.)
- Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
- Records of untaxed income (if applicable)
- A Federal Student Aid PIN to sign electronically. (If you do not already have one, visit www.pin.ed.gov to obtain one.)