Texas Application for State Financial Aid - TASFA
Residency Status & Undocumented Students
Senate Bill 1528 - TASFA
The Office of Financial Aid at Laredo College is committed to assisting all students in achieving their educational objectives by providing state aid to those who qualify. Senate Bill 1528 is a state law that allows students who are neither U.S. citizens nor permanent residents to be classified as Texas residents for purposes of admissions and financial aid, rendering them eligible for state aid.
State monies are limited, students are encouraged to apply on October 1st of each academic year as soon as the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) is available. Students who are designated as Texas residents and are unable to apply for federal financial aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must complete the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA). For more information please visit http://www.collegeforalltexans.com Undocumented students may qualify for State aid by meeting the requirements below:
Residency Status & Undocumented Students
Eligibility requirements
You must:
- Graduate from a Texas high school or receive your GED in Texas.
- Live in Texas for at least three consecutive years before graduating from high school.
- Live in Texas 12 months before enrolling in a college or university.
- Declare your intention to file for permanent residency when you become eligible.
To apply for Texas residency status
Visit the of Admissions at https://www.laredo.edu/admissions/index.html