Austin, Texas – The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has extended the state financial aid application priority deadline to April 15 due to continued technical challenges related to completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

The decision to extend the deadline comes after the Board amended the rules regarding financial aid deadlines in July 2023. This change granted Commissioner Harrison Keller the authority to delay the priority deadline for a specific aid cycle.

As stated by THECB, "The priority deadline is neither a guarantee to receive funding if a student applies by the applicable date for the academic year, nor is it a restriction to those that apply beyond the date. It is meant to encourage students to complete their application promptly to increase the likelihood of receiving state funding."

This extension aims to accommodate students facing challenges in completing their financial aid applications promptly. Students now have until April 15 to submit their applications for state financial aid, providing them with additional time to navigate any technical difficulties they may encounter during the application process.