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Special Situations

Students may contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships to pursue adjustments to their financial aid award packages based on unusual or special circumstances. Documentation may be required.

Tools for you

We’re here to help you every step of the way as you research your financial aid options, apply for assistance and consider aid offers. Here are some resources, from scholarship search engines to financial aid guides, that can help answer your questions.

Secure upload through mySFA

In order to process requested documentation efficiently, utilize our upload feature found under the Financial Aid tab on your mySFA.

Upload instructions

Did you know? You can also access our Revision Forms from the mySFA "Financial Aid" tab!

Financial Aid Resources

Options to consider when researching financial aid

Adventures in Education: You can find financial aid information, money management tips and a scholarship search engine here. You’ll also find downloadable loan deferment forms.


College For All Texans: This Texas site provides tips for applying to college and getting financial aid.


Federal Student Aid: This Federal site helps to simplify the financial aid process.


Financial Aid for Graduate and Professional Degree Students: This federal site explains the financial aid application process and provides information about the options available to graduate students.


Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board: This site can help you search for affordable Texas colleges, and it offers guidance on the application process.


Texas On Course: This site introduces the Tri-Agency Initiative made up of the Texas Education Agency, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and the Texas Workforce Commission and provides education and career resources for students and families.


U.S. Department of Education Guide to Understanding Default: This site outlines options for paying off a defaulted loan. It includes information on loan consolidation, cancellation and discharge. This guide also explains the consequences of default and provides suggestions about resolving disputes related to defaulted loans.

Loan resources

Use the The National Student Loan Database System website to compile a list of all of your loans, including amounts and dates. You also can find loan servicer contact information here.

Financial aid forms

Requested documentation can be submitted to our office by mail, fax, in person, or emailed via your SFA email account.  For security purposes, do not use an email account other than the assigned SFA email account to submit documentation to our office.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Filling out this application is the first step you’ll take toward receiving financial aid. Completing the online form is free, and it doesn’t take very long. The U.S. Department of Education uses the information you provide to determine your eligibility for federal grants, work-study funds and loans. And we use the information to help you get state and university-funded aid. 

Texas Application State Financial Aid (TASFA)

Texas Application State Financial Aid

You can refer to this site to determine if the TASFA is right for you and access the application.

Verification forms

Do not submit these documents to us unless requested. You will be notified by e-mail if your file is selected for the verification (fact-checking) process. If selected, upload your completed verification worksheet through your mySFA account.

TEACH forms

Revision forms

Revisions can be submitted online to make changes to your award package. Follow these steps to submit your request:

  • Log in to your mySFA account
  • Click on the Financial Aid tab
  • Go to the Self-Service banner
  • Click on the Financial Aid tab
  • Click on Financial Aid Revisions
  • Choose an Aid Year and Term
  • Choose the type of revision you want to submit (only one permitted)

Special forms

(Complete these only at the request of the Financial Aid Office. All special forms can be uploaded through your mySFA account)

2023-24

Additional documentation

Students may be required to submit additional documentation even though they have not been selected for verification. These documents may relate to citizenship status, veteran status and/or orphan status. If requested, please submit the additional documentation immediately to the financial aid office to avoid any delays with your financial aid.

 

Contact

Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
936.468.2403
finaid@sfasu.edu

Office Hours:
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Monday - Friday

Physical address:
Austin Building, Room 104

Mailing address:
P.O. Box 13052, SFA Station
Nacogdoches, Texas 75962

Stephen F. Austin State University is committed to using the principles and standards of the College Cost Transparency Initiative in its student financial aid offer.