Department Announcements / News
Lubbock Community Scholarships
Joan Y. Ervin Scholarship - Due May 4, 2024 - See your counselor for details.
Lubbock Master Gardeners Association Scholarships - Due June 1, 2024
Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program (TASSP) - Due August 9, 2024 - See your counselor for details.
For more scholarship information, click here, then select Financial Aid/Scholarships.
Virtual Fairs Spring 2024
More information to come in the future.
Texas Education Agency (TEA): New FAFSA Graduation Requirement
House Bill 3 (HB 3) Implementation: Financial Aid Application
Beginning with students enrolled in 12th grade during the 2021-2022 school year, each student must do one of the following before graduation:
Complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Complete and submit a Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA)
Submit a signed opt-out form (provided by the high school counselor)
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will make a variety of resources available to support school districts and open-enrollment charter schools in implementing the new requirement.
Parents of Students of the Class of 20243
An important part of students completing FAFSA are parents completing their tax returns. Parents, please be sure to have your previous year’s Tax Returns available by October 1 of the student’s senior year.
Financial Aid Resources
Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA)
Financial Aid for Minority Students
Right now, over 1.4 million students left $2.7 billion in financial aid on the table by not completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Federal financial aid for college is often underutilized due to the complexity of required paperwork; however, 90% of students who do complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) enroll in school. This year, the FAFSA is being streamlined in the hope of increasing participation. Learn more: FAFSA Makes Changes Hoping Students Will Utilize Funds.
It's FREE. Doesn't cost you anything.
It's EASY. The application has been majorly simplified.
It's FAST. It takes most students just 30 minutes to complete.
When is the deadline?
For priority consideration, submit your application by Jan. 15. Additional forms might be required. Private and two-year institutions may have different deadlines. Check with your attending institution.
Need help completing financial aid applications? LEARN, Inc. College and Career advisors are available to assist students and parents/guardians. You can receive help to file the FAFSA/TASFA application necessary to receive financial aid and submit verification for your support documents through monthly FAFSA appointments on campus.
Additional support is available for students in foster care and identified as unaccompanied youth (homeless).
LEARN, Inc. Financial Aid Sessions
LEARN, Inc. provides Juniors/Seniors and parents/guardians with opportunities to attend financial aid appointments that provide the following outcomes:
Participants will gain confidence in FAFSA completion and be introduced to best practices.
Participants will understand dependency issues, parental requirements, and uncover common pitfalls of the FAFSA.
Participants will have a chance to ask questions from seasoned financial aid experts.
Participants will begin the FAFSA process by completing the FSA ID.
Participants will also get the opportunity, if needed, to explore with hands-on FAFSA practice with scenarios & taxes
What should you have on hand for a FAFSA/Financial Aid Session/Event?
Student and both parents' W-2 Forms and other records of money earned in the previous year
Student and both parents' 1040 Form(s) from the previous year Federal Income Tax Return
Student and both parents' Social Security Numbers**
Parents' Marriage and/or divorce date (Month and Year)
Parents' Birthdays (Month and Year)
Student's Driver's License**
Student and Parents' untaxed income records such as Social Security, Veteran’s Benefits, Welfare Benefits, Child Support, Alimony, TANF, etc**
Student and both parents' business investment, mortgage information, and other investment records**
Student's alien registration card if the student is a permanent resident and not a U.S. Citizen**
A list of colleges or universities where the student has applied or will apply for
** If applicable
There are many opportunities for students to receive assistance completing their FAFSA or TASFA.
Monthly Appointments with LEARN, Inc. College and Career Advisors
FINANCIAL AID & FAFSA Support: LEARN, Inc. College and Career Advisors
Contact your campus alpha counselor to make an appointment.
Apply Texas
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Explanation of Automatic College Admission and Curriculum Requirements for Financial Aid for High School Students.
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Senior Activities & Graduation Schedule for 2023-2024
Online Advancement Program
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