FAFSA/TASFA/Opt-Out graduation requirement:

In accordance with Texas Education Code (TEC), §28.0256, students enrolled in 12th grade must do ONE of the following in order to graduate:  

• Complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); OR
• Complete and submit a Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA); OR
• Submit a signed TEA FAFSA/TASFA opt-out form

If you are over 18, you may sign the FAFSA/TASFA Opt-Out form yourself.  If you are not over 18, you will need your parents to sign the form. Turning in the Opt-Out form does NOT prevent you from completing the FAFSA in the future, it simply means that you are not going to be able to complete the FAFSA prior to graduation. Copies of the opt-out form are available in room 133.

Opt-out form in English: https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/Financial%20aid%20application%20opt-out%20single%20form_final.pdf                

Opt-out form in Spanish: https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/Financial%20aid%20application%20opt-out%20single%20form_Spanish_final.pdf                                                                                                                                                 

ANDERSON HS is not notified if you have completed the FAFSA or TASFA.  Student will need to upload evidence of submitting the FAFSA or TASFA or their signed Opt Out Form to the:

2026 Anderson HS Financial Aid Graduation Required Documents Form

For FAFSA students can submit a screenshot of the email from US Department of Education with the subject line: We've Received Your FAFSA or screenshot of your FAFSA portal dashboard showing the date that your FAFSA was processed.

For TASFA students can submit a picture of the first page of your completed TASFA.

Opt-Out forms must be signed.

Make sure your name is visible in the picture/document you upload.

Questions?  email jill.spencer@austinisd.org