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International student need-based aid (TASFA)

Texas A&M University

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Benefits

Need-based supplemental aid; funding is limited and not guaranteed. Current page lists ITPEG up to $4,000 for eligible students; other aid may differ.

Partial scholarship

Eligibility

International students at Texas A&M College Station may be considered for need-based state/institutional aid through the TASFA. Beginning 2026-27, TASFA replaced ISFAA. For the International Texas Public Education Grant, F-1 students are ineligible in their first academic year but may apply later; J-1 students are ineligible.

Deadline

1 May 2027 · 198 days left

Recommended TASFA submission: Spring 2027 — 1 Oct 2026; Summer 2027 — 1 May 2027. Fall 2026 deadline was 1 May 2026. Dates are recommended submission dates, not necessarily hard deadlines.

How to apply: Separate application

Documents

Essays this award asks for:

Most awards also ask for transcripts, ID and an admission offer. Check the official page for the exact list.

Official sources

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