Gelin Emergency Loan Fund for Graduate Students
The Mr. And Mrs. Carl H. Gelin Loan Fund was established by the estate of the late Carl H. Gelin. Mr. Gelin studied Engineering at Texas Tech University from 1939-1941. He was a member of the Texas Tech Ex-Students Association and an avid supporter of the University. Understanding the need for graduate education, Mr. Gelin established a $1 million endowment to assist graduate students at Texas Tech.
Award Amount: $500 - $2,500
Purpose of the Loan Program
The loan program provided by Mr. Gelin is designed to financially help students in a number of ways such as: family emergencies or other unexpected events. The goal of this loan is to provide students with an interest free, quick and easy alternative to the traditional loan process.
Guidelines
The Mr. and Mrs. Carl H. Gelin Loan Fund is available to any graduate student working on a graduate degree or certification program at Texas Tech University or Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. All applicants must be on campus and must be full-time graduate students with a financial need and in good standing with the Graduate School.
Loans of $500 or less
- Submit the application to the Graduate School to be signed by the Dean
- Take the signed application to Drane Hall, Room 135. The funds will be available to you immediately.
- Amounts of $500 or less must be paid back within 120 days, at 0% interest, after the loan is received.
- Application
Loans of More than $500 and up to $2,500
For loans that total more than $500, the process involves a slightly more detailed application, which is available in the Graduate School or on-line.
- A committee will review the application and selection will be based on need.
- If the committee approves the application, the money will be available immediately for the student in Drane Hall, Room 135.
- Repayment of loans for this amount typically begins two to three months after the student receives the funds.
- The loan must be paid back within five (5) years at 0% interest.
- Application
| Contact Person: | Dr. Ralph Ferguson - Assistant Academic Dean |
| Endowed by: | The Estate of Carl H. Gelin |
| Deadline: | No deadline |