The FAFSA® (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) opened December 31, 2023. The State of Texas requires students in their senior year of high school to complete the FAFSA to graduate.
The FAFSA Simplification Act resulted in a significant overhaul of the processes and systems used to offer federal student aid starting with the 2024-2025 academic year. This includes a more streamlined application process with a reduction in the maximum number of questions from 108 to 46 and expanded eligibility for student aid.
When a student files the FAFSA, they may become eligible for scholarships or grants (based on need and merit), work-study programs, or low-interest loans. Some of the most beneficial financial aid funds are first-come, first-served. Students are twice as likely to receive financial help for college if they file the FAFSA early.
Attend a free FAFSA/TASFA help event. Round Rock ISD counseling services are hosting FAFSA/TASFA sessions to help families complete their FAFSA.
Register for Wednesday, Jan. 17 ⋅ 6 – 8 p.m. FAFSA family help event
Lillie Delgado Round Rock ISD Administration Building, Old Hopewell Building, 1311 Round Rock Ave. Round Rock
NOTE: The Old Hopewell Building is the white clapboard structure located at the District’s offices on 1311 Round Rock Ave. The building is adjacent to FM 620. Parking is located on the south side of the building.
Register for Saturday, Jan. 20 ‧ 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. FAFSA family help event
McNeil High School college and career center, 5720 McNeil Dr, Austin
Register for Tuesday, Jan. 23 ⋅ 6 – 8 p.m. FAFSA family help event
Early College High School at ACC Round Rock, 4400 College Park Dr. Round Rock
Register for Thursday, Jan. 25 ⋅ 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. FAFSA family help event
Cedar Ridge High School lecture hall, 2801 Gattis School Rd. Round Rock
Register for Tuesday, Jan. 30 ⋅ 6 – 8 p.m. FAFSA family help event
Round Rock High School library, 201 Deep Wood Dr, Round Rock
Register for Wednesday, Jan. 31 ⋅ 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. FAFA family help event
Stony Point High School B101, 1801 Tiger Trail, Round Rock
Register for Saturday, Feb. 3 ‧ 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. FAFSA family help event
McNeil High School college and career center, 5720 McNeil Dr, Austin
Register for Saturday, Feb. 24 ‧ 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. FAFSA family help event
McNeil High School college and career center, 5720 McNeil Dr, Austin
Register for Saturday, Mar. 2 ‧ 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. FAFSA family help event
McNeil High School college and career center, 5720 McNeil Dr, Austin
Before completing the FAFSA, there are a few things students and their parents/guardians can do to prepare.
The first step for both the senior and their parent/guardian is to create a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID. The FSA ID is an electronic signature, one for the student and a different one for the parent (or shared by both parents). There is a one- to three-day time frame for processing the FSA ID, which is required to complete the FAFSA.
Collect your personal information and tax forms to make completing the FAFSA easier:
- Student’s Social Security Card
- Student’s driver’s license
- Student’s 2022 W-2 forms
- Student’s 2022 Federal Income Tax Return
- Student’s 2022 untaxed income records
- Student’s current bank statements (or access online to check balance)
- Parent(s) Federal Income Tax Return
- Parents(s) 2022 W-2 forms
- Parents(s) bank statements
- Parents(s) untaxed income records
- Parents(s) current business and investment recordsTip: When completing any postsecondary planning, such as FAFSA students should use a personal, not school-related email address.
Students classified as Texas Residents who are not eligible to apply for the FAFSA are encouraged to complete the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA).
If you meet the FAFSA filing requirements, you should submit a completed FAFSA. You do not need to complete both the FAFSA and TASFA. The FAFSA covers federal and state financial aid opportunities.
For more information about the FAFSA/TASFA see your campus counselor.
