To provide relief to millions of students and colleges facing challenges and barriers resulting from the ongoing national emergency, The Department of Education is waiving verification of most Free Application for Federal Student Aid/Institutional Student Information Record (FAFSA®/ISIR) information, except for Identity/Statement of Educational Purpose and High School Completion Status under Verification Tracking Groups V4 and V5. This waiver begins July 13, 2021, and applies for the remainder of the 2021-2022 FAFSA processing and verification cycle.  However, this does not exempt institutions from reviewing all documents for conflicting information concerning a student's eligibility.   All pending/previously received documents are required to be reviewed. V4, V5, 400/401 and conflicting information all need to be reviewed and resolved and were not waived.

• At Texas Tech, eligibility for financial aid is based on financial and household information that is reported on financial aid applications. Since grant funding is limited, priority is given to early applicants.
  • The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available for all US citizens.  The FAFSA opens October 1 for the following school year at fafsa.gov and the priority date is January 15. Texas Tech code: 003644. Check out this FAFSA Overview video for more information.
  • The Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) is available for all non-US citizens who are Texas residents.  The TASFA opens October 1 for the following school year at collegeforalltexans.com. The priority date is January 15.

• Your Texas Tech email is our primary method of communication. We will notify you of any additional requirements which may include:
  • Requirements found on the Double T Dashboard
    
    • Scholarship Thank You Letter. All university level scholarships require you to show your appreciation to your scholarship donor by writing a thank you letter.
    • 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 Double T Dashboard. Verification must be complete before financial aid can be disbursed.
    • Once a student gives a family member access, family members can view their requirements (if any) via the Family Dashboard.
• Requirements found on Raiderlink.ttu.edu:
  • Click on the MyTech tab and choose Documentation Requested under the Student Financial Aid & Scholarships menu.  Select the Aid Year, then Student Requirements.
  • Satisfactory Academic Progress. To maintain eligibility to receive financial aid, students must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.
  • Federal Student Loan Requirements. Students using Federal Direct Student Loans as a tool to help them pay for educational costs must complete Entrance Counseling and the Master Promissory Note at studentloans.gov.
    
    

• 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 and 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 and 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 View/Accept Aid tab.
    
    

• Consider other options such as external scholarships, student employment or student loans.
• If you are experiencing financial hardships within the last year, click here to learn how Texas Tech can assist you further. 

• Click here to access the resources from RRO / Raiderland Experience.