Texas Tech University

Student Financial Aid & Scholarships

STUDENT FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS

Texas Tech University

The 2025-2026 FAFSA will be available to all students on or before December 1.


Texas Tech has been selected as a Beta school for the 2025-2026 FAFSA. A limited number of continuing students will have access to the 2025-2026 FAFSA for early submission. Click  HERE to learn how you can participate and enter to win a $1,000 Scholarship!


Enrolling in college is a considerable financial commitment, but an invaluable investment. That’s why our goal is to make obtaining a college degree within reach by supporting you with financial aid and scholarships programs. Texas Tech relies on a variety of financial aid sources to increase our affordability. This may include scholarships, grants, student employment, student loans, and waivers.

All students are considered for merit scholarships when they apply for admission. To be considered for other forms of aid, please complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the February 15, 2025 priority date. Use Texas Tech's school code 003644.

Apply & Receive Aid

Follow these steps to help you navigate the financial aid process. Learn how to apply for financial aid, receive and review your offers, and accept your aid package.

Scholarships

Merit and competitive-based scholarships are awarded to exceptional new and continuing students each year. Scholarships are also available through academic colleges and departments.

Cost of Attendance

The cost of attendance is an estimate of what it will cost to attend Texas Tech University, including expenses that are determined by the institution (tuition/fees) and expenses that are flexible based on student choices (housing/food, books, transportation costs, and miscellaneous expenses).

We're Here for You

Your dedicated financial aid advisor is ready to visit with you and your family in a one-on-one session to discuss your financial aid award or to learn more about how you can afford Texas Tech University.

Important Dates

  • April 15, 2024 - FAFSA/TASFA State Priority Deadline for 2024-2025
  • May 1, 2024 - Freshmen Merit Scholarship Deadline for 2024-2025
  • August 1, 2024 - Thank You Letters for University-Level Scholarships Due for 2024-2025
  • October 1, 2024 - Continuing Student Scholarship Application Opens for 2025-2026
  • November 1, 2024 - Spring Priority Scholarship Deadline for 2025-2026
  • December 1, 2024 - FAFSA Opens for 2025-2026
  • December 1, 2024 - Fall Priority Scholarship Deadline (Freshmen) for 2025-2026
  • January 1, 2025 - Fall Priority Scholarship Deadline (Transfer) for 2025-2026
  • February 15, 2025 - FASFA/TASFA State Priority Deadline for 2025-2026
  • February 1, 2025 - Continuing Student Scholarship Deadline for 2025-2026
  • April 1, 2025 - Freshmen Merit Scholarship Deadline for 2025-2026
  • August 1, 2026 - Thank You Letters for University-Level Scholarships Due for 2025-2026

$200 Million

Texas Tech offered $200M in Scholarships & Grants

76%

76% of Students Received Aid
- Fall 2023

108 Countries

Texas Tech Students Come from 108 different countries.

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