Forms - Loan and Scholarship Programs
Forms are available for you to report completion of scholarship requirements and to request:
- Loan repayment assistance
- Loan forgiveness and discharge
- Release of information
All forms are in pdf format and require a pdf reader, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader, to view.
Follow these tips when completing a pdf form:
- Submit forms relevant to the loan or scholarship program you participate in.
- Read all form instructions carefully.
- Use blue or black ink to complete forms that are not fillable.
- Retain a copy of the completed form for your records.
College Access Loan (CAL) Program
Program Comparison ChartCAL Online Loan Application Guide Reference only
Steps of CAL application processCAL Online Loan Application Guide [PDF]
| Form Title | Who Can Submit? | Form Description | Printable Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program Comparison Chart | Reference only |
Compares the state CAL, FORWARD, and TASSP Programs |
Program Comparison Chart [PDF] |
| Private Education Loan Self-Certification | Borrower |
Submit self-certification form to provide cost of attendance and estimated financial aid information if unable to submit during online loan application process (submit by mail only; do not fax)
|
Private Education Loan Self-Certification Form [PDF] |
| Private Loan Solicitation Disclosure | Reference only |
Terms of current CAL interest rate and fees | CAL Private Loan Solicitation Disclosure [PDF] |
| Borrower Repayment Options | Borrower | Request a CAL repayment option to reduce monthly payment amount (submit by fax or mail; see form for eligibility) | CAL Repayment Options Form [PDF] |
| General Postponement Request | Borrower | Request to postpone monthly payments due to in-school enrollment or temporary financial hardship (submit by fax or mail; see form for eligibility) | General Postponement Request Form [PDF] |
| Total and Permanent Disability Cancellation Request | Borrower or Cosigner | Request to discharge loan due to total and permanent disability (submit by fax or mail; see form for eligibility) | CAL Discharge Form [PDF] |
Future Occupations and Reskilling Workforce Advancement to Reach Demand (FORWARD) Loan Program
| Form Title | Who Can Submit? | Form Description | Printable Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program Comparison Chart | Reference only |
Compares the state FORWARD, CAL, and TASSP Programs | Program Comparison Chart [PDF] |
| High Demand Credentials Listing | Reference only |
Lists FORWARD Loan Eligible Programs of Study for FY 2023 (2022-2023) | High Demand Credentials Listing PDF |
| Private Education Loan Self-Certification | Borrower | Submit self-certification form to provide cost of attendance and estimated financial aid information if unable to submit during online loan application process (submit by mail only; do not fax) | Private Education Loan Self-Certification Form [PDF] |
| Private Loan Solicitation Disclosure | Reference only |
Terms of current FORWARD interest rate and fees | FORWARD Private Loan Solicitation Disclosure [PDF] |
| General Postponement Request | Borrower | Request to postpone monthly payments due to in-school enrollment or temporary financial hardship (submit by fax or mail; see form for eligibility) | General Postponement Request Form [PDF] |
Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program (TASSP)
| Form Title | Who Can Submit? | Form Description | Printable Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program Comparison Chart |
Reference only |
Compares the state TASSP, CAL, and FORWARD Programs | Program Comparison Chart [PDF] |
| Private Loan Solicitation Disclosure |
Reference only (do not submit) |
Terms of current TASSP interest rate and fees | TASSP Private Loan Solicitation Disclosure [PDF] |
| Private Education Loan Self-Certification | Borrower | Submit self-certification form to provide cost of attendance and estimated financial aid information if unable to submit during online loan application process (submit by mail only; do not fax) | Private Education Loan Self-Certification [PDF] |
| TASSP Scholarship Recipient’s Annual Certification | Borrower | Submit annual proof of military service to maintain scholarship service requirement | TASSP Annual Certification Submission Portal |
| General Postponement Request | Borrower | Request to postpone monthly payments due to in-school enrollment or temporary financial hardship (submit by fax or mail; see form for eligibility) | General Postponement Request Form [PDF] |
| Medical Disability Cancellation Request | Borrower | Request to discharge loan due to total and permanent disability (submit by fax or mail; see form for eligibility) | TASSP Loan Discharge Form [PDF] |
Texas B-On-Time (BOT) Loan Program
| Form Title | Who Can Submit? | Form Description | Printable Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas B-On-Time Loan Application for Forgiveness | Borrower or School Official | Apply for BOT loan forgiveness: eligibility requirements and application instructions are available on form (submit form by fax or mail; submit official transcripts by mail) | BOT Loan Application for Forgiveness [PDF] |
| General Postponement Request | Borrower | Request to postpone monthly payments due to in-school enrollment or temporary financial hardship (submit by fax or mail; see form for eligibility) | General Postponement Request Form [PDF] |
| Total and Permanent Disability Cancellation Request | Borrower | Request to discharge loan due to total and permanent disability (submit by fax or mail; see form for eligibility) | BOT Loan Discharge Form [PDF] |
Teach for Texas (TFT) Alternative Certification and Conditional Grant
| Form Title | Who Can Submit? | Form Description | Printable Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Postponement Request | Borrower | Request to postpone monthly payments due to temporary financial hardship (submit by fax or mail; TFT is ineligible for in-school deferment; see form for eligibility) | General Postponement Request Form [PDF] |
| Total and Permanent Disability Cancellation Request | Borrower | Request to discharge loan due to total and permanent disability (submit by fax or mail; see form for eligibility) | TFT Discharge Form [PDF] |
Health Education Loan Program (HELP)
| Form Title | Who Can Submit? | Form Description | Printable Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| HELP Deferment and Forbearance Request | Borrower | Request to postpone monthly payments (submit by fax or mail; see form for eligibility) | HELP Deferment and Forbearance Request Form [PDF] |
| Physician's Certification of Borrower's Total and Permanent Disability | Borrower | Request to discharge loan due to total and permanent disability (submit by fax or mail; see form for eligibility) | HELP Discharge Form [PDF] |
Health Education Assistance Loan (HEAL)
| Form Title | Who Can Submit? | Form Description | Printable Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEAL Program Forbearance Request | Borrower | Request to postpone monthly payments due to temporary financial hardship (submit by fax or mail; see form for eligibility) | HEAL Forbearance Request Form [PDF] |
| HEAL Federal Forms | Borrower | To access additional, HEAL federal forms, visit the HEAL Information Forms webpage located at the U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid website | Visit the HEAL Information Forms Webpage |
Guaranteed Student Loan (Stafford) and Supplemental Loan for Students (SLS)
| Form Title | Who Can Submit? | Form Description | Printable Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford and SLS Federal Forms | Borrower | To access most Stafford and SLS federal forms, visit the Forms for Borrower webpage at the Trellis Company website | Visit the Forms for Borrowers Webpage |
| Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) Discharge | Borrower | To access Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) Discharge forms and resources, visit the Federal Student Aid website | Visit the Federal Student Aid Website |
Additional Forms for All Programs
| Form Title | Who Can Submit? | Form Description | Printable Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authorization for Release of Information to a Third Party | Borrower or Cosigner | Allows borrower or cosigner to authorize release of verbal information to a third party (submit by fax or mail) | Authorization for Release of Information Form [PDF] |
| Public Information Act (PIA) Instructions | Reference only (do not submit) | Instructions regarding how to request public information | Public Information Act (PIA) Instructions [PDF] |
| Public Information Act (PIA) Request Form | Borrower or Cosigner | Borrower or cosigner request for release of recorded student loan records (submit by fax or mail) | Public Information Act (PIA) Request Form [PDF] |
| Public Information Act (PIA) Consent to Release Information Form | Borrower or Cosigner | Borrower or cosigner request for release of recorded student loan records to a third party (submit by fax or mail) | Public Information Act (PIA) Consent Form [PDF] |
| Request for Judgment Payment Arrangements | Borrower | Request judgment payment arrangements with the Office of the Attorney General (submit by mail or fax; for judgment accounts only) | Request for Judgment Payment Arrangements Form [PDF] |
Submitting Forms
Submit completed forms to:
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
PO Box 12788
Austin, TX 78711-2788
Fax: 512-427-6423
Contact Us
For more information about the status of a new loan or scholarship application, accounts in repayment, or deferments, CONTACT US (select "Student Loan Question" as the Contact Reason).