College, Career, & Military Readiness Resources

Air force

Staff Sgt. Jose Pamanes-Gonzalez

817-606-7022

jose.pamanesgonzalez.1@us.af.mil

Army

Sgt. Meishan Cox

214-223-6644

meishan.o.cox.mil@mail.mil

Coast Guard

Chief Adam Kraft

817-991-0124

adam.d.kraft@uscg.mil

Marines

Staff Sgt. Nick Burgess

682-597-5614

nicholas.burgess@marines.usmc.mil

National Guard

Sgt. Daniel Pearson

87-771-9495

daniel.r.pearson8.mil@mail.mil

navy

Petty Officer Demetrio Solis

808-352-8141

demetrio.a.solis@navy.mil

Texas Air Nataional Guard

Sgt. Mark Ledesma

817-825-0641

dan.m.ledesma.mil@mail.mil

Air Force Academy

2nd Lt. Gabriel Martinez

719-493-8918

gabriel.martinez@usafa.edu

• NISD FAFSA Moodle Course

• FAFSA - This is the FAFSA website. Use this site to complete your FAFSA. 

• Completing the FAFSA - A video overview of the FAFSA. (Spanish Version)

• Nitro College - This site breaks down the FAFSA question by question. 

• FSA ID FAQs - This document will explain the Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) and show you how to obtain one. 

• FAFSA Next Steps - You've submitted your FAFSA. Now what? (Spanish Version) (Vietnamese Version)

Common FAFSA Mistakes - Click Here to learn more about 12 Common FAFSA Mistakes and how to avoid them.  (PDF Version)

College for all Texans - This site is run by the Texas Higher Educaiton Coordinating Board. On it you will find information and instructions for TASFA

Completing the TASFA - This video is for the 20-21 TASFA, but the information carries over very well to the 21-22 TASFA. (Spanish Version)

What if my parents are worried about providing their private information o the FAFSA?

Their information is safe with Federal Student Aid. It is recommended that you fill out the FAFSA online, where your information is put into special code before it is sent over the Internet. FAFSA information is only used for financial aid purposes. 

What if I don't live with my parents?

If you are considered a dependent, you must answer the questions about your parents, regardless of your living situation.

What if my parents aren't going to help me pay for college and refuse to provide information for my FAFSA?

You cannot be considered independent just because your parents refuse to help with the FAFSA process. If your application does not include all of the required information, it will be considered "incomplete," and you might not be able to receive any federal student aid.

What if I have no contact with my parents?

If you don't know where your parents live, or if you left your home because of abuse, you should fill out the FAFSA and then immediately get in touch with the financial aid office at the schools you plan to attend.  Financial aid administrators will tell you what to do next.

How do I create an FSA ID?

This graphic will walk you through the steps to create your FSA ID. CLICK HERE

What if my parent(s) do not have a Social Security number?

Parents without a Social Security number are unable to create an FSA ID. Instead, these parents will need to complete a signature page. The signature page includes the student's ID, name, and address; the type of application completed; and a randomly generated identification number. Parents without a Social Security number can sign their students' FAFSA by printing, signing, and mailing signature pages.  

Does my FSA ID expire?

Your username and password do not expire. You will be prompted to change your password only during account recovery or for a security event.  

What if I forget my FSA ID?

If you have forgotten your username or password, don't worry. On the Federal Student Aid's login pages, you will find links that give you the option of retrieving your username and password through your verified email address or by successfully answering your challenge questions.

 What do I do if I get a message saying my FSA ID is locked?

An FSA ID is locked after three unsuccessful authentication attempts. There are two possible solutions. You can either have a secure code sent to your email address or you can answer your challenge questions. 

What should I do if my parents forgot their PIN?

If your parents have forgotten their PIN, they can either answer their PIN challenge questions or just create their FSA ID from scratch. Remember, a PIN is not required to create an FSA ID.

My parents haven't filed their tax return yet. Do I have to wait to complete my FAFSA?

No. FAFSA follows the PPY or Prior-Prior Year, initiative that allows students to complete their FAFSA with income information from an earlier tax year. This means students do not have to wait until their parents or guardians file their current ear tax return in order to complete their FAFSA.