Financial Aid
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the form students complete to apply for financial aid to help pay for college or career training after high school. It determines eligibility for grants, scholarships, work-study, and federal student loans. Completing the FAFSA is an important step for all students, even if you’re unsure whether you’ll qualify for aid. The 2026-2027 FAFSA Form is now available!
Scholarship/Financial Aid Resources
Families can fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid online. The process of filling out the FAFSA has been simplified in three steps . You can follow each section all of the way through for a comprehensive set of instructions.
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Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC)
HESC is the state agency that helps people pay for college. HESC administers the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and 25 other grant, scholarship, and loan programs, guarantees federal student and parent loans, offers guidance for college planning, and provides a highly-rated 529 college savings plan.