Applying for Aid
Applying for financial aid is simple.
Applying for financial aid is an important part of preparing for your college education. Financial aid helps make paying for college manageable. There are three different applications that are largely driven by your residency. Find out which you should fill out. Eligibility for various programs is first determined by your residency status. Once residency is determined, you will know which financial aid application must be completed. You only fill out 1 application.
Click on the following links to access the financial aid application:
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
This is for US Citizens and some eligible non-citizens. Check out this resource to see if you qualify.
2025-2026 Opening Date: December 1
Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA)
This is for non-US citizens who are Texas residents. Use this TASFA decision page to see if you qualify.
2025-2026 Opening Date: December 1
International Student Grant Application
This is for non-US citizens who are not Texas residents.
Find out more.
2025-2026 Availability: March 2025
The priority deadline to submit your FAFSA or your TASFA application to UTSA is February 15, 2025, for the Fall 2025 semester.