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State of Texas Financial Aid Graduation Requirement

Per Texas Education Code (TEC) §28.0256, all seniors must complete one of the following to graduate: 

  • Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)(for U.S. citizens) or a Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TAFSA)(for non-U.S. citizens).

OR

  • Submit a signed opt-out form. 

 

Financial Aid (FAFSA) Website
The Financial Aid Application for the year 2025-2026 is now open! Click the button below to access the Financial Aid Website. 

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Texas Application for State Finnancial Aid (TASFA) Website
The TASFA Application for the year 2025-2026 is now open! Click the button below to access the Financial Aid Website. 
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26-27 Financial Aid Application Checklist
Click below to get more information on what you'll need to fill out your Financial Aid application.
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Financial Aid Step-by-Step Guide

Click below to view our detailed guide for completing your financial aid application, prepared by our Financial Aid Advisor, Mrs. Umansor.
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Financial Aid Opt-Out Form

If a senior student does not plan to attend college or any school after high school, or plans to join the military, they must complete the Financial Aid Graduation Requirement Opt-Out Form.

The completed form can be submitted in one of two ways:

  • Upload a picture/screenshot of your signed opt-out form and upload the form to our Financial Aid Confirmation Page Form 
  • In person at the College and Career Center located inside the PMHS Library

Deadline: All forms must be submitted by April 30, 2025 to meet graduation requirements.

 

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Financial Aid Confirmation Page Form

The Financial Aid Confirmation Page form notifies the Maverick U team that you have completed your Financial Aid Application. Once you have finished your application, please proceed to complete the Financial Aid Confirmation Page Form. Click the button below to access the form.

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Financial Aid Advisor at PMHS
Did you know our Shared College Access Adviser is here to help you with any questions about the FAFSA or TAFSA Application? Ms. Umansor is on campus every Wednesday. Feel free to stop by and chat with her at the College and Career Center located in the Library or you can email Ms. Umansor at iumansor@pasadenaisd.org

4 Basic Types of Financial Aid

When you fill out your FAFSA application and get your FAFSA award statement, you might come across some terms that are new to you. MaverickU has attached a quick guide on the four basic Financial Aid awards you should know about to help make things clearer for you.

An infographic titled 'The 4 Basic Types of Financial Aid' explains the differences between grants, scholarships, work-study programs, and student loans.