Raider Relief - Advocacy and Resource Center
What is the Raider Relief Advocacy and Resource Center?
The Raider Relief Advocacy and Resource Center is being developed to support the needs of students and connect them with the most essential resources required to achieve academic goals as a Texas Tech University student. Those needs include but are not limited to: food, housing, financial education, and basic living supplies (clothing, kitchen essentials, toiletries, etc.) The university wants to help students stay enrolled in college and complete their education. Below you will find resources and support options to assist currently enrolled students.
Below is a listing of resources and services available via Texas Tech University, the City of Lubbock, Lubbock Community, or other external options. Please be advised, this is not an exhaustive list but a range of options.
If you are in need of immediate assistance, please call (806) 742-5175 or email raiderrelief@ttu.edu
Academic Success Strategies
Texas Tech University Resources
Child Care
Texas Tech University Resources
The university provides referrals to various community options. Please see the options available listed in the City of Lubbock Resources.
City of Lubbock Resources
- Early Learning Centers
- Provides options for low cost child care and support
- The Parenting Cottage
- Provides education, resources and encouragement
- Workforce Solutions South Plains Child Care Services
- subsidizes child care for eligible low-income families
- Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
- The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) works with communities to promote safe and healthy families and protect children and vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. We do this through investigations, services and referrals, and prevention programs.
- Communities In Schools
- Provide support for children in grades K-12
Employment
Texas Tech University Resources
- Student Employment Center
- On and off campus employment opportunities for TTU students
- Hospitality Services
- Positions available in the residence dining halls, in the food court area in the Student Union Building, at any of our Sam's Place Mini-market locations, at The Market at Stangel/Murdough and even with Top Tier Catering
- Human Resources
- TTU Human Resources department
- University Career Center
- Provides career development, career exploration, and job search opportunities
- IT Help Central
- Looking for applicants who are proficent with computers and are able to work well with others.
City of Lubbock Resources
- WorkForce Solutions South Plains
- Local employment options and Training Programs
Financial Counseling
Texas Tech University Resources
- Red to Black Peer Financial Coaching
- Provides financial education and awareness to students through individual coaching sessions, presentations, outreach booths and resource referrals
City of Lubbock Resources
- Local Assistance Programs
- Information on various charities, non-profits, churches, and government programs in Lubbock Texas
Financial Support
Texas Tech University Resources
- Student Financial Aid
- Provides sources to increase the university's affordability. This may include scholarships, grants, student employment, student loans and waivers.
- Scholarships
- Administers Scholarships and Applications
- Student Business Services
- Process tuition and fee billing and assist with loans.
- Book Loan
- Eligible Undergraduate, Graduate, and Law students may apply for a Book Loan in an amount less than or equal to $500 each semester.
- Short Term Loan
- Short term funding for college-related expenses
- Raider Relief Fund
- Please review the Raider Relief Fund guidelines prior to application. Awards for eligible students to assist with continued enrollment. An application is required and can be accessed here.
- Office of International Affairs
- Provides scholarships, financial aid, and internship opportunities to International students
- Tution Insurance
- Texas Tech Universtiy has negotiated with GradGuard to provide our families with tuition insurance.
External Resources
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Application and information related to Federal Financial Aid
- Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA)
- Provides need-based financial assistance to Texas students
- Catholic Charities
- Provide support and empowerment
Food Insecurity
Texas Tech University Resources
- Raider Red's Food Pantry
- Provides access to various non-perishable food items
City of Lubbock Resources
- St Christopher's Lubbock
- Provides a food pantry for those in need
- Call (806) 799-8208 to request an appointment
- South Plains Food Bank
- Provides food for area hungry
- *Citibus provides transportation M-F at 10:30am from the Downtown Plaza
- SNAP Eligibility for College Students
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Provides food for area hungry
- Free Meal Options
- Salvation Army 1613 Ave J (M,W,F from 11-11:45 a.m.)
- St. Benedicts Chapel 1615 28th Street (Monday-Saturday dinner 5 p.m. Sunday Breakfast 9 a.m.)
- FUMC 1411 Broadway St (Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 12pm lunch)
- Carpenters Kitchen 1810 Main (Sunday 12pm lunch)
- Lubbock Impact 2707 34th Street (Wednesday 5:30pm)
- Baptist Student Ministry 2401 13th Street (lunch Tuesdays 11:30-1pm)
Housing Options
Texas Tech University Resources
- University Student Housing
- On campus Housing options
City of Lubbock Resources
- Salvation Army
- Emergency Housing option
Medical & Behavioral Health Services
Texas Tech University Resources
- Student Health Services
- On-campus medical care clinic exclusively for Texas Tech students
- Student Counseling Center
- Provides consultation and counseling services to students
- Therapy Assistance Online(TAO)
- Self-help therapy assistance online
- Beyond Okay
- A guide for mental well-being
- Psychology Clinic
- Training and research center that provides psychotherapy and assessment services to the University, Lubbock and neighboring communities
- Family Therapy Clinic
- Provides affordable, high quality therapeutic services to individuals, couples, and families of Lubbock and surrounding communities
City of Lubbock Resources
- Larry Combest Community Health and Wellness Center
- Healthcare clinics serving Lubbock and the surrounding area
- Family Counseling Services
- Provides access to those in need of affordable counseling services
- NAMI-National Alliance for Mentally Ill
- National Mental Health Care Organization
- StarCare Specialty Health System
- Provides services for adults, children and adolescents who have a diagnosis of mental illness, developmental disabilities or substance abuse
Tax Preparation
Texas Tech University Resources
The university provides referrals to various community options. Please see the options available listed in the City of Lubbock Resources.
City of Lubbock Resources
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- Tax information for students
- Coalition of Community Assistance Volunteers, Inc.
- Free Tax Prep for those who qualify
Transportation
Texas Tech University Resources
- Transportation and Parking Services
- On campus bus routes
- On and off campus bus service
- Raider Ride
- Evening Transportation Service
- Lime (Scooters and E-Bikes)
- Fee based scooters and E-Bikes
- Zipcar
- Fee based on-demand cars
- Car Clinic
- Mechanics from Scott's Complete Car Care check fluids, belts, tires and other car essentials free of charge.
- Bicycling
- Information on policy and safety
- Motorist Assistance Program (MAP)
- Provides limited car services.
- Holiday Bus Trips
- Charter bus trips for students during Holiday Breaks
- On campus bus routes
City of Lubbock Resources
- Citibus
- Public bus services
- Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
- Wrench it Forward
- Low cost car repairs, application required
Raider Relief- Advocacy and Resource Center (RR-ARC) is here to support the needs of students and connect them with the most essential resources required to achieve academic goals as a Texas Tech University student. Those needs include but are not limited to: food, housing, transportation, child care, financial education and support, academic supply support, and basic living supplies.
Please complete the Raider Relief-Advocacy and Resource Center Referral form so we can best assist you.
After your form is submitted, you will be contacted by a staff member in Raider Relief - Advocacy and Resource Center (RR-ARC) to schedule a meeting to assist you.
Dean of Students Office
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Address
Suite 203, Student Union Building -
Phone
806.742.2984 -
Email
deanofstudents@ttu.edu