This FAFSA application checklist is for
current students only.
If you are a
new student,
please check out the
New Student FAFSA Checklist.
If you are not a citizen and therefore are not eligible for federal aid, you may still be eligible for Texas state aid if you are certified as
HB1403 eligible.
Please check out the
TASFA Checklist.
Create Your FSA ID
An FSA ID consists of a username and password you create to gain access to the U.S. Department of Education’s online systems including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Your FSA ID is your legal signature when completing the FAFSA application. It should only be created by the owner, and it should never be shared with others.
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Go to
FAFSA.gov or
StudentAid.gov.
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Provide your Social Security number, full name, and date of birth.
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Create a username and password.
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Identify a security question so you can retrieve your account information if you forget it.
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Provide contact information.
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Your personal mobile phone number or email address.
Fill Out the FAFSA
If you are not eligible for to use the FAFSA, you may be able to complete the
Texas Application for State Financial Aid.
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Fill out the
FAFSA Form for Federal Student Aid
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The school code for Dallas College is
004453
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If you are unsure of which FAFSA application to complete, please refer to the chart below.
| Enrollment Periods | Required FAFSA Application | Required Tax & Income Information |
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| Fall 2024, Spring 2025 & Summer 2025 |
2024-2025 FAFSA | 2022 Federal Tax Return Information |
| Fall 2025, Spring 2026 & Summer 2026 |
2025-2026 FAFSA | 2023 Federal Tax Return Information |