Welcome - Office of Financial Aid

Welcome to the Financial Aid department at TSTC Harlingen. TSTC’s philosophy is to provide financial assistance to students who would otherwise be unable to pursue a post-secondary education.

The Financial Aid Office offers a variety of financial assistance programs to help eligible students pay their cost of attending TSTC. The money provided through these programs can be in a form of a grant, a payment for part-time employment, a loan, a scholarship, or a combination of any of these programs.

Our office takes pride in serving our students to the best of our ability. So please feel free to come by our office, located in the Student Services Building, anytime to talk with a financial aid advisor and learn how to apply. We’re here to help make your college experience as pleasant as possible.

Although an education at Texas State Technical College is reasonably priced, financial assistance is available to students. A variety of scholarships are available at each of the TSTC locations including Federal Pell Grant Program, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program, Federal and Texas Work-Study Program, TEXAS Grant Program, TEXAS II Grant Program, Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loans, and parent loans. Call the TSTC “Harlingen” Financial Aid office to determine how we can help you or visit our Financial Assistance page on this site.

How Enrollment Status Affects Financial Aid

If the student has received financial aid and failed to attend classes, they are considered a “no show” and therefore, have not established eligibility for any financial aid. No show students must repay in full any funds received.  Read more about "NO SHOW" and how it will affect your financial aid.

FAFSA4caster

If you want to begin exploring your financial aid options and get an early start on the financial aid process, FAFSA4caster is for you! By using FAFSA4caster, you and your family will receive an early estimate of eligibility for federal student aid. This Web site provides you with an opportunity to increase your knowledge of the financial aid process; become familiar with the various types of federal student aid that are available; and investigate other sources of aid, such as grants and scholarships.

When you're ready to apply for aid, you can easily transition from FAFSA4caster to FAFSA on the Web. Much of the information that you enter in the FAFSA4caster will populate your FAFSA on the Web application, making the experience of applying for federal student aid a lot easier.

So help make your future forecast a bright one by planning now for college. Use the FAFSA4caster now!

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