What is the Texas FAFSA deadline for 2027-28?

The Texas state priority deadline is January 15, 2027. Submit your FAFSA (or TASFA) and any required documents by that date for priority consideration for state aid such as the TEXAS Grant.

Can I still get Texas state aid after January 15?

Yes, it's possible. January 15 is a priority deadline, not a hard cutoff, but state funding is limited and students who apply on time are considered first.

Should I file the FAFSA or the TASFA in Texas?

File the FAFSA if you're eligible, since it covers federal, state and college aid. The TASFA is for Texas residents who can't file a FAFSA. Don't complete both.

What is the federal FAFSA deadline for 2027-28?

The federal deadline is 11:59 p.m. Central time on June 30, 2028, and corrections must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Central time on September 12, 2028 (Federal Student Aid). State and college deadlines come much earlier, so don't wait for the federal date.

Texas FAFSA Deadline 2027-2028: Jan. 15, 2027 priority date

Texas FAFSA deadline 2027-28: state aid dates

Short answer: State priority deadline (FAFSA or TASFA): January 15, 2027. The federal deadline is June 30, 2028, but state money is limited, so file well before the state date.

Texas state aid deadlines for 2027-28

Deadline	Applies to	Details
January 15, 2027	State priority deadline (FAFSA or TASFA)	Submit your FAFSA, or the TASFA if you can't file a FAFSA, plus any documents your college asks for, by January 15, 2027 for priority consideration for state aid.
June 30, 2028	Federal deadline	11:59 p.m. Central time. Corrections due by September 12, 2028.

State programs

TEXAS Grant and other Texas state grants, scholarships and work-study
TASFA (Texas Application for State Financial Aid) for Texas residents who aren't eligible to file a FAFSA

What to know

The January 15 date is a priority deadline, not a hard cutoff. You can still apply later, but limited state funds may already be committed.
Texas public universities must use January 15 as their state priority deadline. Private and two-year colleges may set different dates, so check with the financial aid office.
Don't file both a FAFSA and a TASFA. The FAFSA also makes you eligible for federal aid.
Colleges can set their own, earlier priority dates. Check each school's financial aid office.

Sources

Checked November 2, 2026 against the official pages above. Deadlines can change, so confirm on the official site before you file.

See FAFSA deadlines in other states (California, Florida, New York, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina, Michigan), or read how to pay for college with the FAFSA, Pell Grants and state aid.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Texas FAFSA deadline for 2027-28?: The Texas state priority deadline is January 15, 2027. Submit your FAFSA (or TASFA) and any required documents by that date for priority consideration for state aid such as the TEXAS Grant.
Can I still get Texas state aid after January 15?: Yes, it's possible. January 15 is a priority deadline, not a hard cutoff, but state funding is limited and students who apply on time are considered first.
Should I file the FAFSA or the TASFA in Texas?: File the FAFSA if you're eligible, since it covers federal, state and college aid. The TASFA is for Texas residents who can't file a FAFSA. Don't complete both.
What is the federal FAFSA deadline for 2027-28?: The federal deadline is 11:59 p.m. Central time on June 30, 2028, and corrections must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Central time on September 12, 2028 (Federal Student Aid). State and college deadlines come much earlier, so don't wait for the federal date.