Register for and take the SAT and ACT college admissions test

These tests are offered several times a year on Saturdays. Request that your scores be sent to the universities/colleges you are applying to.

Obtain an application for admissions

These are available on schools’ websites and in their admissions offices. You can even fill out an online application, without a social security number, at www.applytexas.org.

·      Or fill out the Texas Common Application

·      When it asks for a social security number, leave it blank or put your Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) number if you have one. When asked for visa information, write SB 1528. When asked if you are a legal Texas resident, answer YES.

 

Obtain an Affidavit of Intent

Call the admissions office of each school you are applying to, and explain that you are an SB 1528 student and will need an “Affidavit of Intent.” 

Fill out “Affidavit of Intent ” and have it notarized

Fill out all sections and mark YES to all questions. If this is not turned in, you will not be eligible to pay in-state tuition. You can sometimes have this form notarized at your high school; otherwise you will need to go to a public notary.

Submit:

1.    Completed Application

2.    Affidavit of Intent

3.    Application fee (or waiver)

4.   Official sealed transcript

·      Make copies of all these documents.

·      Attach a letter stating you are an SB 1528 student, including your contact information and the information of a high school contact.

 

Ask for Student ID number

If you have an (ITIN), you can use this in place of a Social Security number. If not, some schools will give you a Student ID number. Every college/university will assign you a DIFFERENT number. You will need this number to fill out your FAFSA and will use it any time you need to access information about yourself. 

Fill out FAFSA or TAFSA form

Fill out a PAPER FAFSA! Once completed, turn it in, in person, or via mail to the financial aid officer at the college/university of your choice.

Do NOT mail it to the federal government! 

Do NOT fill it out online!

Follow up

Schools will send you a letter of acceptance or rejection, or inform you that you are missing information. Contact the admissions office if you do not hear anything in four weeks. If missing documents, submit them as soon as possible.

Fill out housing application

When you decide where you will attend, fill out necessary housing applications if you want to live on campus.

Sign up for Orientation Session

Register for an Orientation Session; where you will learn more specific information about the school of your choice. Some orientation sessions have a fee, but there is usually a free one available at the end of the summer..