Texas Residents That Are Ineligible to Complete the FAFSA
Since September 1, 2001, Texas Legislation (House Bill 1403) has allowed schools in the state of Texas the opportunity to award certain state and/or institutional financial aid to assist students in pursuing an undergraduate degree if they me the state’s criteria for Texas Residency. New legislation enacted effective Fall 2006 (Senate Bill 1528) expands the option for residency to other students, too (not just international students).
Currently the University of North Texas at Dallas will accept the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) application to consider eligible new and continuing students for state and/or institutional financial aid. The TASFA application can be found at www.collegeforalltexans.com To see if you meet the requirements for that TASFA please click here.
The University of North Texas at Dallas Admissions Office determines if the student meets the requirements for Texas Residency. If the student believes that their residency should be reclassified, please contact the Admissions Office.
Senate Bill I528 (formerly House Bill I403)
State and/or Institutional Financial Aid Eligibility Through Texas Residency
Since September 1, 2001, Texas Legislation (House Bill 1403) has allowed schools in the state of Texas the opportunity to award certain state and/or institutional financial aid to assist students pursuing an undergraduate degree if they met the state’s criteria for Texas Residency. New legislation enacted effective Fall 2006 (Senate Bill 1528) expands the option for residency to other students, too (not just international students).
Currently, the University of North Texas at Dallas will accept the paper Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Texas Application for State Financial Aid(TASFA) application to consider eligible new and continuing students for state and/or institutional financial aid.
TASFA Application
Download a TASFA application
• The University of North Texas Dallas Admissions Office determines if students meet the state’s requirements for Texas Residency. If you believe your residency should be reclassified, please contact the Admissions Office. Please Note: You must be classified as a Texas resident in order to qualify for state and/or institutional student financial aid. Also, keep in mind that state definitions of residency have NO impact on a student’s eligibility for federal student financial aid.
• If you meet the state’s requirement for Texas Residency, please download the TAFSA application using the link on our website, and forward the completed application to our office for review and consideration.
• In order to receive state and/or institutional financial aid, program and student eligibility as well as availability of funding may affect the financial aid awarded to you.
