Financial Aid

Information

All forms are made available in PDF format only. You will need a PDF reader, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader to view or print the documents. Adobe Acrobat Reader may be downloaded for free from the Adobe Web site.

IRS forms

Using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool

IRS Data Retrieval Process 
  • Log into the FAFSA at fafsa.ed.gov.  Navigate to the Financial Information section of the FAFSA and follow the instructions for the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.  To have the option to use the tool, you must have already submitted your 2018 IRS Tax Return to the IRS.  You should be able to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool  six weeks after the IRS has accepted and processed your 2018 IRS Tax Return.
  • If the FAFSA indicates you are not eligible to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool or you choose not to  use it, you will be required to submit the 2018 IRS Tax Return Transcript request from the www.irs.gov along with copies of your 2017 W-2 forms.  Go to www.irs.gov and select Get My Tax Record. You can request the 2018 Tax Return Transcript by selecting "Get Transcript Online" or "Get Transcript by Mail."  Transcript usually arrive in 5 to 10 business days.

Financial Aid Secure File Upload

If you have been directed by the Financial Aid/Student Financial Services department to upload files securely click here.

BE SURE TO INCLUDE THE STUDENT NAME AND ID NUMBER ON ALL PAGES OF DOCUMENTS.

TLU Forms

All

At this time, all Covid-19 Emergency Funds (CARES Act) have been distributed and no additional funds are available. Should additional funds become available for Fall 2020, Student Financial Services will notify students of the process for requesting funds.

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Download COVID-19 Emergency Aid Request Form: APPLICATION CLOSED
Print only if required for your Texas Residency Form.
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Download Texas Residency Affadavit
For students that have lived in Texas for the past 36 months and graduated from a Texas high school.
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Download Texas Residency Form - Short Version