FAFSA 101: Back To The Basics
College is not an expense, it is an investment. Though pricey at times, it is not an investment that needs to be taken on alone. The Free Application for Federal …
Preparing for Texan Orientation
Embarking on your journey at Tarleton State University is an exciting and transformative experience. One of the crucial stepping stones in this adventure is orientation, where you’ll familiarize yourself with …
Financial Aid Q&A
Why should you renew your FAFSA? It is not something new to say that costs of higher education are on the rise. With the higher costs of education comes higher …
5 Things Admitted Students Should Do Over Winter Break
Winter break is the perfect time to take a breather, relax with family, and knock out a couple of “college to-do’s.” Here are 5 things you can do this winter …
The new FAFSA: Simplified
Out with the old, and in with the new. This year the FAFSA is changing, and for the better. What is the FAFSA? To access federal student aid, including grants, …
How to Pay for College Out of State
Have you dreamed of attending a college out of state? Maybe you want to live near the coast, or you want to experience a different culture. Or maybe you just …
Guaranteed Scholarship Program
What is the Guaranteed Scholarship Program? Tarleton guarantees scholarship awards to students in the top half of their graduating class! WHY? The goal of the Guaranteed Scholarship Program is to …
FAFSA Isn’t Scary
Does applying for financial aid seem daunting? Maybe even a little scary? Don’t worry – we’re here to tell you it’s not! WHAT IS FAFSA? FAFSA stands for Free Application …
Paying for College 101
When it comes to paying for college there are so many factors to consider. Every student’s financial aid process will look different, we are here to break down some of …
Why College?
Has the thought of “why should I even go to college” crossed your mind? I know it did for me when I was a high school student deciding what to …
Have you downloaded the Tarleton Mobile App?
The mobile Tarleton App allows students to access any resource they need. Downloading and logging in is easy. The app is free on the app store and to login use …
Fort Worth Campus Facts!
Did you know that you can attend Tarleton State University at other locations other than our Stephenville campus? We have outreach locations in Fort Worth, Waco, Midlothian, College Station (RELLIS), …
You’re Admitted, Now What?
An admissions checklist for freshmen! Required Next Steps: Before you pack your bags and head towards Stephenville, these are a few necessary steps to prepare you for enrollment at Tarleton! …
You’ve been selected for verification, now what?
You have submitted your FAFSA application and now the Office of Financial Aid is telling you that you have been selected for something called “verification.” Let me first start by …
Priority Date. What is it?
You may be thinking to yourself, “Tarleton has these things called priority dates that I am supposed to follow, but I don’t know what they are!” Don’t worry, we are …
Quick Overview on the Financial Aid Process
The process of applying for financial aid may sound a little scary, confusing, impossible to do. It can be all those things, but it doesn’t have to be! By taking …
FAFSA VS TASFA: Which one do I choose?
By: Valeria Munoz Financial Aid Outreach Coordinator Students who are attending higher education institutions in Texas can apply for FAFSA or TASFA. Students can only fill out one application and …
Why Is It Important To Fill Out the FAFSA Early?
Planning and filling out your FAFSA early is crucial! Figuring out how you are going to pay for college before you start will help ease the process and allow for …
8 Facts Every High School Counselor Needs to Know About Tarleton
As a former public school teacher, I have seen just how much effort counselors put into educating their students about college. My name is Brianna McDowell and I am a …
Top 5 Transfer Myths Debunked
Did you know around 1/3 of college students transfer schools before finishing their degree? Whether you started out at a community college and are now looking to transfer to a …