Texas Tech University

FINANCIAL AID& SCHOLARSHIPS

2020 - 2021

FIND VALUE.Financial Aid & Scholarships

Texas Tech University is consistently recognized as a best value university. Scholarships are available for you and

are awarded based on academic achievement, financial need and extracurricular involvement. Grants, student

employment opportunities and loans are also available to make your college education more affordable.

www.scholarships.ttu.edu www.financialaid.ttu.edu

GRANTSFederal, state and institutional grants are available for you based on financial need as determined by the

completion of financial aid applications (FAFSA/TASFA). fafsa.ed.gov | collegeforalltexans.com

STUDENT EMPLOYMENTOffset the cost of your education through student employment opportunities which are available for you

both on-campus and off-campus. rrsec.ttu.edu

STUDENT LOANSTexas Tech participates in federal, state, and private loan programs which are available for you and your

parents to assist in funding your college expenses.

SCHOLARSHIPSScholarships can be awarded based on academic, financial need, academic interest and other criteria. You’ll

automatically be considered for our scholarships upon applying for admission. Scholarships can come from

the university scholarships office, colleges, departments and external sources. applytexas.org

For Non-Resident Students: If you’re awarded a combined total of at least $1,000 in scholarships from

Texas Tech, you are eligible to pay in-state tuition during the academic year.

Texas Tech scholarships do not transfer to other institutions such as the TTU Health Sciences Center.

EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIPSWe’ll process scholarships that are awarded to you from external sources such as local, civic, religious

organizations, hometown and high schools. Other sources to consider are the Texas Tech Alumni

Association (texastechalumni.org) and the Terry Foundation (terryfoundation.org). We encourage you to

report external scholarships to us as soon as possible. Find more scholarship resources on our website.

scholarships.ttu.edu

TechTeach SCHOLARSHIPTechTeach is a fast-track, one-year, teacher preparation program. Students are considered for Proven

Achievers or Presidential Transfer scholarships. Documentation should be submitted by July 1. A detailed

checklist can be found at www.depts.ttu.edu/scholarships/TechTeach.php.

FRESHMEN PRESIDENTIAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

TRANSFER MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMPRESIDENTIAL TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP PROVEN ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIP

QUALIFICATIONSTop 20% with 1100+ SAT or 22+ ACT

Top 30% with 1200+ SAT or 25+ ACT

Top 40% with 1300+ SAT or 28+ ACT

Top 50% with 1400+ SAT or 31+ ACT

QualificationsTexas Resident

30 Transferable GPA Hours3.0 GPA

Financial Need as Evidenced by FAFSA or TAFSA

$3,000

Renewal Requirement3.0 GPA & 12 hours earned per term

per year

Qualifications60 Transferable GPA Hours

3.5 GPA

$4,000

Renewal Requirement3.25 GPA & 12 hours earned per term

per year

Transfer Merit Scholarships are guaranteed for students who have transcripts and other required documents submitted by July 31 for Fall entry or January 5 for Spring entry. Scholarships are renewable for up to three consecutive years (six total terms). Students must enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours; 9 must be TTU hours. Students with approved consortium agreements must take a minimum of 9 TTU hours. Transferable hours exclude credit hours from AP, CLEP, or military credits. Students must meet all criteria to qualify.

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT

1100-1190 SATor 22-24 ACT

1200-1290 SATor 25-27 ACT

National Merit Finalist

$1,000 $2,000 $4,000 $8,500 $26,000+per year per year per year per year per year

Renewal Requirement

3.0 GPA & 30 earned TTU hours

1300-1390 SATor 28-30 ACT

1500+ SATor 34+ ACT

Renewal Requirement Renewal Requirement Renewal Requirement Renewal Requirement

$6,000 per year

1400-1490 SATor 31-33 ACT

Renewal Requirement

3.0 GPA & 30 earned TTU hours

3.25 GPA & 30 earned TTU hours

3.25 GPA & 30 earned TTU hours

3.5 GPA & 30 earned TTU hours

3.5 GPA & 30 earned TTU hours

DETERMINED BY TEST SCORE

Presidential Merit scholarships are awarded to first time college students who are admitted with qualifying test scores and class rank by April 15th. Awards are renew-able for up to four consecutive years (eight total terms). Students must enroll in a minimum of 12 hours for fall / spring terms. GPA of less than 2.0 for any term results in automatic cancellation. *SAT is sum of critical reading and math only. *ACT composite score. No additional application is required for students who qualify.

Scholarships, 205 West Hall, Box 45011Lubbock, Texas 79409 | 806.742.3144

scholarships.ttu.edu | scholarships@ttu.edu

@TTUFinancialAid

MAXIMIZE YOUR OPPORTUNITIESApply for Scholarships

Complete FAFSA/TASFA Submit beginning October 1. The priority date is January 15. fafsa.ed.gov | collegeforalltexans.com

OTHER RESOURCESESTIMATE YOUR COLLEGE COSTfinancialaid.ttu.edu/calculator

HOSPITALITY SERVICEShospitality.ttu.edu | 806.742.1360

MILITARY & VETERANS PROGRAMS (MVP)mvp.ttu.edu | 806.742.6877 RED RAIDER ORIENTATIONredraiderorientation.ttu.edu | 806.742.2993

STUDENT BUSINESS SERVICESsbs.ttu.edu | 806.742.3272 UNIVERSITY STUDENT HOUSING housing.ttu.edu | 806.742.2661

CONNECT WITH US

NOTES

Complete Expected EnrollmentLet us know your enrollment plans for each semester so we can estimate your cost of attendance and

offer you financial aid. financialaid.ttu.edu

Check Texas Tech Email RegularyYour official TTU email account is our primary method of communication. We will notify you of updates, changes to your financial aid eligibility or additional requirements. mail.ttu.edu

Complete Financial Aid Terms & Conditions

View & Accept Financial Aid Offersfinancialaid.ttu.edu

For priority consideration, freshmen should apply by December 1. applytexas.orgFor priority consideration, transfer students should apply by March 1. applytexas.orgContinuing students should re-apply between October 1 and February 1. scholarships.ttu.eduSearch for external scholarships. scholarships.ttu.edu | texastechalumni.org | terryfoundation.org

raiderlink.ttu.edu

Submit Scholarship Thank You Letter(s)Scholarship offers made to you are possible through the generosity of many donors. As a scholarship recipient, it is required that you submit thank you letters prior to receiving your award.

Financial Aid, 301 West Hall, Box 45011Lubbock, Texas 79409 | 806.742.3681financialaid.ttu.edu | finaid.advisor@ttu.edu

RED RAIDER GUARANTEEIf you’re a resident of Texas and your family’s adjusted gross income is $40,000 or less,

you may qualify for this program which guarantees tuition and mandatory fees through

a combination of federal, state and institutional funds. To qualify, students must be an

incoming freshman or transfer student with an associate’s degree and be enrolled full

time. The priority date is January 15. Learn more at financialaid.ttu.edu/guarantee.