HOW DO I APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE?

There are several forms that you need to submit in order to receive financial assistance at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. The completion of your file is imperative because financial assistance is awarded on a first-completed first-awarded basis. In order to be offered a financial assistance package, the following documents must be submitted to the Office of Student Financial Assistance at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi:

1. Student Aid Report (SAR) - To receive a SAR, you must first complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). There are several options for filing the FAFSA:



• FAFSA on the Web www.fafsa.ed.gov It will take approximately 2 - 4 weeks to process your FAFSA using this method.
• You may also mail your FAFSA to the Federal Processing Center in the pre-addressed envelope provided with the FAFSA application packet. It will take approximately 4 - 6 weeks to process your FAFSA using this method.
  
  

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2. You must apply for admissions and be admitted as a regular degree-seeking student to Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.

If you are selected for a process called "VERIFICATION" by the U.S. Department of Education you must submit the following documentation:

1. Verification Worksheet (Worksheet) (You may also pick this form up at the Office of Student Financial Assistance).
2. Tax Return(s) - If you are classified as a dependent student, we will need a signed copy of your and your parent(s) tax returns. If you are classified as an independent student, you must provide a signed copy of your tax return.
3. Untaxed Income Verification (if applicable) - Social Security benefits, child support, AFDC and other untaxed income documentation.

PRIORITY DEADLINES

Applications received after the deadline dates will be awarded on a funds-available basis.