YES Prep Public Schools

Affording College

This year, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) have been delayed from October 1.  The TASFA paper application will be available in December of 2023.   The FAFSA will open by December 31, 2023.  With the applications opening later this year, YES Prep is committed to helping 100% of the Senior Class complete applications for financial aid.Last year, 47% of Houston Area Graduates completed the FAFSA by the January 15th Deadline, while YES Prep helped 98% of our graduates complete the FAFSA or TASFALast year, 47% of Houston Area Graduates in the Class of 2023 completed the FAFSA by the January Priority Deadline, while YES Prep helped 98% of our graduates submit the FAFSA or TASFA on time to receive the maximum amount of state and federal aid they were eligible for.

YES Prep is committed to helping our students and their families are able to afford further education after YES Prep.  YES Prep supports students in completing financial aid and scholarship applications and navigate the complexity of the five sources of funding for college, universities, and other education programs:

College Funding Soucres

How Do You Receive Federal, State, and Institutional Aid?

To be eligible for State or Federal Aid and Need-Based Loans, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA). 

Additionally, colleges will require you to complete the FAFSA or TASFA to receive most institutional aid.  Some colleges will also ask you to complete the CSS Profile. 

Completing these free applications is vital to ensure that postsecondary education is financially accessible in our community.  In addition, since 2021, the State of Texas requires all seniors to submit either the FAFSA or the TASFA to graduate. 

Look below to determine which application(s) you may need to complete:

Which Application Do I Need to Complete?