Texas Tech relies on a variety of financial aid sources to increase the university's  affordability.  This may include scholarships, grants, student employment, student loans, and waivers. 

To put yourself in the best position for the most aid:

University Scholarships

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

At Texas Tech, eligibility for financial aid is based on financial and household information that is reported on the FAFSA.  Since grant funding is limited, priority is give to early applications.  The FAFSA opens October 1 at fafsa.gov and the priority deadline is January 15. Texas Tech code: 003644

 Complete Expected Enrollment

As an admitted or continuing student, you must tell us what your enrollment plans are for each semester so we can estimate your cost of attendance and offer financial aid. 

Complete your 2018-19 Expected Enrollment at raiderlink.ttu.edu. 

• Click on the MyTech tab and choose View/Accept Aid Package under the Student Financial Aid & Scholarships menu. 
• Select the Aid Year and click on the Enrollment Certification tab. 
• Full time students attend 12+ hours.  Here's a quick video to show you how.

2019-20 Expected Enrollment will be open soon.

Check your Texas Tech Email Regularly

Your Texas Tech email is our primary method of communication.  We will notify you of additional requirements, which may include:

• Verification. The Department of Education requires us to confirm, or verify, that the information submitted on the FAFSA is accurate through additional documentation for selected students.  Students can view requirements and upload documents via the Student Portal. Verification must be complete before financial aid can be disbursed.

• Satisfactory Academic Progress. In order to remain eligible for federal, state, and some institutional financial aid, students must comply with TTU standards for Satisfactory Progress.

 

View and Accept Offered Awards

Check your Texas Tech email frequently for notification that your financial aid eligibility is ready to view as well as updates or additional requirements.  You must read and accept Terms & Conditions related to your financial aid and tell us what part of your financial aid you wish to accept - all, some, or none of what is offered.

• For a quick snapshot of the financial aid offered to you, look at your Financial Aid Notification.

• Terms & Conditions: Sign into raiderlink.ttu.edu. Click on the MyTech tab and choose View/Accept Aid Package under the Student Financial Aid & Scholarships menu. Select the Aid Year and click on the Terms & Conditions tab. 
• View/Accept Aid: Sign into raiderlink.ttu.edu. Click on the MyTech tab and choose View/Accept Aid Package under the Student Financial Aid & Scholarships menu. Select the Aid Year and click on the View/Accept Aid tab.

 

Seek Additional Funding

Consider other options such as external scholarships, student employment, or student loans.

ScholarshipsStudent EmploymentStudent Business ServicesMilitary & Veterans Programs