The Office of Student Financial Aid at Texas College desires to make your educational experience as successful as possible. We are committed to providing high quality service to our students, and to equitable treatment in awarding financial assistance. We are pleased that you have chosen Texas College and would like to help you in meeting the cost of attending college.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at 903-593-8311 ext. 2208 or . Good luck as you pursue your education at Texas College.

First Year / Transfer Students

• Apply for your Department of Education Personal Identification Number (PIN) at www.pin.ed.gov.
• 2011 - 2012 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Have clear admission to Texas College. Students admitted as Provisional are not eligible for aid. 

Returning Undergraduates

• 2011 - 2012 Renewal or New FAFSA
• Full compliance with the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy

Verification

Verification is a process through which the Office of Student Financial Aid verifies the information you reported on your FAFSA. Federal regulations require all institutions to perform verification on a percentage of applicants who file for financial aid. Applicants are randomly selected for verification. If you are chosen for verification, you will be notified of the required documents needed to complete this process.

If you are selected for verification you will be required to submit the following:

• Your 2010 signed federal income tax returns
• Your spouse's (if applicable) 2010 signed federal income tax returns
• Your parents' (if applicable) 2010 signed federal income tax returns
• The 2011-2012 Texas College Financial Aid Verification Worksheet

Any discrepancies found by our office must be corrected and your financial aid eligibility may be affected. This process can delay your aid, so please respond immediately to any requests from our office. The verification process normally takes 7-10 days from the time the final document is turned in. Should you fail to submit all required documentation; financial aid will not be awarded and/or disbursed. If funds were disbursed prior to your selection for verification, they may be cancelled until your file is complete.

Additional Documentation

Students may be required to submit additional documentation even though they have not been selected for Verification. These documents may relate to citizenship status, veteran status, and/or orphan status. If requested, please submit the additional documentation immediately to the department because your aid can be delayed.

TIPS FOR COMPLETING THE FAFSA

• Apply as early as possible! The FAFSA is available January 1 of each year.
• The fastest, easiest and most accurate way to apply is on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov .
• List your school choices and their Title IV school codes. The Title IV School Code for Texas College is 003638.
• Complete all income and asset information. Do not leave it blank. If the answer is zero, enter a zero in the blank.
• Appropriate individuals (student and/or parent) must sign the FAFSA. Missing signatures will delay your processing.
• Verify your answers and check for accuracy. Errors will delay the process.
• Make a copy of your completed FAFSA application. Retain a copy for your records.
• Keep a copy of your tax information. This may be needed at a later date for a process called Verification. If your tax information is requested and you do not have a copy, you will be required to contact the IRS for a copy of your tax information. This can cause significant delays in your application process.