Non-Citizen Texas Residents (TASFA)
House Bill 1403 (BH1403) is a law passed in 2001 that allows certain non-citizen students to pay in-state tuition at a Texas public university and to qualify for state financial aid.
Funds are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis and are limited by state funding provided to UTSA. Students who are classified as Texas Residents and who cannot apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are encouraged to complete the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA). They must be coded as a House Bill student by the Admissions Office in order to qualify.
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TASFA Decision PageTASFA Application
The TASFA (Texas Application for State Financial Aid) is typically available each year on October 1. For 2025-2026, the TASFA will become available when the FAFSA becomes widely available in December 2024. We highly recommend that eligible students complete the electronic version of the application by the February 15 priority deadline. Students may also submit the paper application and applicable documents through the Document Uploader. There are both electronic and paper versions of the TASFA available in English and Spanish. We highly recommend that eligible students complete the electronic version of the application.
Electronic TASFA Paper TASFA (English and Spanish)
Other requirements for those filing a TASFA:
- The HB1403 program requires that the student meet Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements.
- Male students must register with Selective Service and provide proof they have registered or are not required to register. Proof can be retrieved at www.sss.gov and uploaded through Document Uploader.
How to upload proof of selective service on Document Uploader:
All documents should be submitted through the Document Uploader. Below are specifics on which fields to select when uploading various HB1403 documents.
Proof of Selective Service
- Department: Financial Aid & Scholarships
- Term: Select applicable aid year (e.g. 2025-2026)
- Category: HB 1403
- Category 2: Selective Service Proof
- Document: HB 1403 Selective services Proof Documentation
Need help with the Document Uploader? Visit our FAQ page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find the TASFA application?
Am I a Texas resident?
Residency is determined by the Office of the Registrar. If you qualify for Resident status based on the criteria, you are eligible to apply for State aid. If you have questions, contact One Stop.
Can I fill out both the TASFA and FAFSA?
No. You are eligible for either the FAFSA or the TASFA. You may only fill out one application. Unsure if you qualify for the FAFSA or TASFA? Use the TASFA Decision page for help.
What if I did not work during the tax year?
If you did not work, you will not need to submit a W-2 or a Tax Return Transcript at this time. However, an advisor may ask you for further documentation to verify your information during processing. Please make sure that you have answered all questions about student earnings on the TASFA.
What if my parent does not have a W-2 because they run their own business?
If your parent is self-employed and does not have any wages on the “Wages, Salaries, Tips, ETC” of the Tax Return, then our office will waive the W-2 requirement. This also applies to any students who may have earned money through self-employment.
What if my parent is not authorized to work in the U.S.?
Even if your parent is not authorized to work in the U.S, he or she must file taxes on income earned in the U.S. If your parent earned more than $400 in cash, he or she may be considered an independent contractor and must file taxes. Please see IRS Publication 17 for more details on tax filing rules.
What if my parent worked in another country?
If your parent worked in another country, then we will request that country’s equivalent of tax returns and W-2s. Foreign tax documents will need to be translated and converted into U.S. Dollars.
Will there be assistance to help us fill out the financial aid application?
Yes, our Financial Success team will be hosting several workshops for continuing students.
Is there aid for the summer semester?
There is not state aid available for the summer semester for students who file a TASFA.