The Texas OnCourse Educator Blog

Each year, once the FAFSA  opens on October 1st, students may be wondering what their next steps should be. One of the most important things for them to know: the Texas priority deadline for FAFSA submission is January 15th. While institutions may set their own independent priority deadlines, state and federal financial aid is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Your students should aim to complete their FAFSA on or before January 15th!

Below, we cover some additional financial aid milestones and deadlines to share with students.

Maximize your financial aid dollars: What to seek out and what to avoid

Among young people who did not finish college, nearly seven in 10 have no idea what FAFSA is, according to a 2011 survey. This not only undercuts their ability to pay for, and complete, college. It also makes them vulnerable to scamming and other malicious acts.