Trinidad State College

FAFSA:Free Application forFederal Student Aid

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is the first step toward grants, loans, and work-study at Trinidad State. Start your application at StudentAid.gov, then use the steps below to guide you through it.

Start Your FAFSA View Deadlines

Financial Aid

TSC Federal School Code

001368

FAFSA Opens

October 1

Academic Year Covered

July 1 – June 30

Step by Step

How to Apply

Watch the short videos below for a walkthrough of the FAFSA process, and download the factsheets to keep on hand while you fill out your application.

Create Your FSA ID

Get an overview of the FAFSA process and set up the account you’ll use to sign your application.

Watch: FAFSA Overview

How to Create an FSA ID (PDF)

Determine Your Dependency Status

Learn whether you’ll need to include parent information on your FAFSA, and who counts as a parent for aid purposes.

Watch: Dependency Status

Submit & Know What’s Next

See what happens after you submit — your Student Aid Report, and how TSC uses it to build your aid offer.

Watch: After the FAFSA

Full FAFSA instructions at StudentAid.gov

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Related Financial Aid Resources

How to Apply for Aid Application Deadlines CASFA Types of Financial Aid Grants Scholarships Student Loans Work-Study Veteran Benefits College Opportunity Fund Net Price Calculator Cost of Attendance (PDF) Tuition Rates Payment Plan Financial Aid Forms FAQ Refunds Summer Financial Aid CPOS

Questions?

Get Help With Your FAFSA

Jennifer Porras

TRiO Site Coordinator

(719) 846-5689
trioeoc@trinidadstate.edu