Texas Tech University

Bell Tower with text overlay Red Raider Guarantee

In an effort to increase access to higher education, Texas Tech has implemented a plan to guarantee tuition and mandatory fees (based on 30 credit hours for the year) to new entering freshmen and transfer students with an associate's degree, who are Texas residents, have a family adjusted gross income that does not exceed $65,000, have demonstrated financial need, and who will be enrolled full time (12 hours or more each semester - Fall/Spring only).

Eligible students must apply, be accepted for admission and have a complete financial aid file before March 15 of the academic year in which you submit your FAFSA to be considered for Red Raider Guarantee. Students may qualify for the program for up to eight (8) semesters of full-time enrollment for incoming freshmen, and up to four (4) semesters for transfer students with an associate's degree.

Red Raider Guarantee ensures tuition and mandatory fees up to 30 credit hours per year, will be paid by a combination of federal, state, and institutional funds (state and institutional for TASFA students). Examples of funds include, but are not limited to: PELL Grant, SEOG, TEXAS Grant, Texas Public Education Grant, Texas Tech Grant, scholarships (external and/or internal) etc.

This guarantee is subject to change without notice based on the annual funding levels provided to the university by the federal and state education agencies.

Review for eligibility will begin in February of each year.  

Red Raider Guarantee Requirements


  • Must be an entering freshman.
  • Must be eligible to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA)
    • TASFA forms received on or before March 15 of the academic year in which you submit your TASFA will be evaluated for Red Raider Guarantee eligibility after November 1 and will be awarded based on availability of funding
    • TASFA forms received after March 15 of the academic year in which you submit your TASFA will be reviewed after students who met the deadline and will receive first-come-first-served consideration based on availability of funding
  • Must be a Texas resident
  • Must have a family adjusted gross income of $65,000 or less
  • Must have demonstrated financial need
  • Must be enrolled full-time (at least 12 hours) each semester - Fall/Spring only
  • Must apply, be accepted for admission and have a complete financial aid file by March 15 of the academic year in which you submit your TASFA/FAFSA 

Disclaimer – In accordance with NCAA Bylaws, current and prospective student-athletes will be awarded on an individual basis. In some cases, certain forms of financial assistance may not be accepted nor awarded.






  • Must be a transfer student who has earned an associate's degree.
  • Must be eligible to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA)
    • TASFA forms received on or before March 15 of the academic year in which you submit your TASFA will be evaluated for Red Raider Guarantee eligibility after November 1 and will be awarded based on availability of funding
    • TASFA forms received after March 15 of the academic year in which you submit your TASFA will be reviewed after students who met the priority deadline and will receive first-come-first-served consideration based on availability of funding
  • Must be a Texas resident
  • Must have a family adjusted gross income of $65,000 or less
  • Must have demonstrated financial need
  • Must be enrolled full-time (at least 12 hours) each semester - Fall/Spring only
  • Must apply, be accepted for admission and have a complete financial aid file by March 15 of the academic year in which you submit your TASFA/FAFSA 

Disclaimer – In accordance with NCAA Bylaws, current and prospective student-athletes will be awarded on an individual basis. In some cases, certain forms of financial assistance may not be accepted nor awarded.



Red Raider Guarantee FAQs


No. Once the student files the FAFSA/TASFA, the Financial Aid Office will identify all eligible students.




The Financial Aid Office will identify all eligible recipients. Eligible recipients need only complete the FAFSA/TASFA for each academic year and meet program guidelines.




No. Credits taken as a non-regular college student will not count against the first-time student designation.




Yes. Students must meet the institution's satisfactory academic progress (SAP) requirements. The SAP requirements are the same for most other financial aid programs (excluding TEXAS Grant and B-On­ Time Loan).




RRG is based on eligibility not on dependency status.