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Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA)
The 77th Texas Legislature passed House Bill 1403 in 2001 (later amended by Senate Bill 1528 in 2005), granting certain non-immigrant students, including undocumented students, access to state financial aid. The Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) is a financial aid application for students who are classified as Texas Residents but who cannot apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) but may qualify for state financial aid through HB 1403 or SB 1528.
Students who submit a TASFA and supporting documentation by the state priority submission deadline listed below for the applicable academic year will receive priority consideration for state and institutional resources at Wayland Baptist University.
| Academic Year | State Priority Deadline |
| 2026-27 Academic Year | January 15, 2026 |
| 2027-28 Academic Year | January 15, 2027 |
Types of Financial Aid Available
- Undergraduate Students: WBU Scholarships (Plainview campus only), Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG), College Access Loan (CAL), Private Education Loan (with credit-worthy, U.S. resident co-signer)
- Graduate/Professional Students: Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG), College Access Loan (CAL), Private Education Loan (with credit-worthy, U.S. resident co-signer)
Financial Aid Eligibility Requirements
Financial Aid Application Requirements
2027-28 Academic Year
- Signed and fully completed TASFA
- Texas Core Residency Questionnaire
- 2027-28 TASFA requires 2025 Tax Return (signed) or 2025 Tax Return Transcript for student and parent(s)
- 2025 Form W-2(s) and/or signed statement of earnings may be provided in lieu of Tax Return or Tax Transcript if taxes were not filed
2026-27 Academic Year
- Signed and fully completed TASFA
- Texas Core Residency Questionnaire
- 2026-27 TASFA requires 2024 Tax Return (signed) or 2024 Tax Return Transcript for student and parent(s)
- 2024 Form W-2(s) and/or signed statement of earnings may be provided in lieu of Tax Return or Tax Transcript if taxes were not filed
Gather all information and submit to finaidhelp@wbu.edu or by mail to Office of Financial Aid, 1900 W. 7th Street, CMB 1266, Plainview, TX 79072.
Award Range
- WBU Scholarships - awards vary.
- Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG) - The maximum award for the 2026-27 academic year is $4,270. Undergraduate students with an Student Aid Index (SAI) of less than or equal to 3,328 may receive up to $6,405. Award amounts for 2027-28 not yet available.
- College Access Loan (CAL) - Students may borrow up to their estimated cost of attendance less any other assistance received.
- Private Education Loan - Students may borrow up to their estimated cost of attendance less any other assistance received.
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