TASFA Methods

University of Texas at Austin

In the Beginning

Types of Applications TASFA Paper FAFSA Electronic FAFSA

Accepting Applications Fax Mail In person

Reviewing Applications Signed Attached Documents Reported Income

Priority Deadline

March 15th

Processing

Who Handles? Counselors Work Study Student

Data Entry Student contribution Dependency Parent contribution Housing Choice

Verification

Comparing Information Last Year TASFA US DH&HS Poverty Guidelines

Verification Forms Household Size Income Affidavit

Requesting Documents Tax Forms W2s Selective Service Registration

Calculating EFC withFederal Methodology

Communication

Check Aid Status Here What do I need to complete? Financial Aid Notification Bars

Email Missing Documents Verification

Review and Award

Needs Analysis Need Level Eligibility

Awarding Scholarships State Funds Institutional Funds Loans

Awarding

Award by Priority Date Order Applications filed by completed date Account for Verification Status

Two Day Lead Time Manual Awarding Award before federal students

Campus Collaborations

Residency Residency Affidavit Special Residency Assignment

International Office Student Insurance Scholarship Processing

Admissions ApplyTexas Application

Professional Judgment Dependency Override

Special Circumstance Appeal Witness statements

Special Over Award Exceptional need Dependent on remaining funds

Murray Case Sells Loan Student must meet eligibility criteria Funding up to $5000 per semester

Discussion