The 86th Texas Legislature established the new requirement for Texas students to complete a financial aid application in order to graduate. However, your student may opt-out of the financial aid application graduation requirement if the parent and the student submit a signed form or if a student that is 18 years of age or older submits the signed form. The Opt-Out Form may be obtained in the counseling office and should be returned to the campus counselor no later than the last week of May.