Log into RaiderLink (www.raiderlink.ttu.edu) and access the Financial Aid portal to view your award by clicking “View/Accept Aid.”

Carefully review each type of aid offered:

• Grants   Scholarships (do not need to be repaid)
• Federal Student Loans (subsidized and unsubsidized – must be repaid)

If you do not see a financial aid package, be sure that you have added Texas Tech University (FICE Code: 003644) to your FAFSA.

Estimate your billable amount and identify any remaining balance not covered by aid by using the Estimated Cost Sheet.

Use the TTU Tuition Estimator at Student Business Services, if needed.

Accept, decline, or decrease federal loans as needed.

Inform us of any external scholarships by visiting Scholarships.ttu.edu and clicking on “Report External Awards.”

Complete Entrance Counseling and the Master Promissory Note (MPN) at studentaid.gov.

These are required before federal loan funds can be disbursed.

These requirements will remain in a “required” status until we begin originating loans in mid-July. We cannot update the status before that time.

Ensure that your high school information (even as a transfer student) is completed on your FAFSA, as it can delay disbursement.

Log in to RaiderLink and go to Student Business Services (SBS) to:

• Set up My Direct Deposit for any financial aid refunds
• Review billing statements and important deadlines

Review your Financial Aid Requirements in RaiderLink:

• Look for any unsatisfied tasks (e.g., verification documents, tax forms, ID confirmation, State Aid Certification form)
• Submit all documents as soon as possible to prevent delays

Visit Student Business Services to:

• Learn about payment plans if you have a remaining balance
• Confirm tuition and fee payment deadlines to avoid schedule cancellation
• Discuss your payment strategy during orientation if you're unsure

Attend the Financial Aid Session during Red Raider Orientation to:

• Get important updates
• Learn how aid is disbursed
• Ask questions in person
• Bring your R# and any needed paperwork

Understand FERPA regulations — students must grant parent access via the Registrar: My Student Dashboard in RaiderLink if they want them involved in billing or aid discussions.