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For Financial Aid
Apply for Federal/State Aid
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the federal government’s application to determine financial aid eligibility for most types of financial aid. Students who are classified as Texas Residents but cannot apply for federal financial aid using the FAFSA should complete the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA).
The Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID is a secure way to confirm your identity when accessing your financial aid information. You and all who will contribute information on the FAFSA will need a FSA ID to sign your FAFSA electronically. If you already have a FSA ID, you don’t need a new one.
Parents no longer need an SSN to get a FSA ID.
Be sure to save your ID and password where you can access them when you apply for aid for the next academic year.
The FAFSA will be available October 1 and can be completed at Studentaid.gov.
Gather Information to Assist with Completing the FAFSA
You will need your Social Security number (SSN) and your parents’ SSNs if they have one and if you are a dependent student. You and your contributors will be required to provide consent and approval to have federal tax information transferred directly from the IRS into your form. If you are unable to transfer the information from the IRS, you still need to provide consent and then you will be asked to manually enter the information requested from your tax returns.
When should I apply?
You're encouraged to submit the FAFSA as soon as possible to allow plenty of time for processing and additional documentation that may be needed.
The state priority deadline is January 15, 2026.
Share the FAFSA with Us
List Texas Tech University to receive your information. Our school code is 003644.
Not eligible to apply for federal aid?
The Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) is available for all non-US citizens who are Texas residents. Learn more below.
Federal Student Aid will send you a SAR with your FAFSA information.
Review all information for accuracy.
If any of the information is inaccurate, please login to the FAFSA, make corrections, and submit.
Keep all submitted information for your records.
Next Steps
We will notify you at your Texas Tech email if additional documentation needed and when your financial aid offer is ready to review and accept. Check your email regularly as it is our primary way of communicating with students.
Scholarships can significantly contribue to your overall financial aid package and covering the cost of attendance.
Incoming Undergraduate Students
When you apply to Texas Tech, you are automatically considered for scholarships. Click below to learn more.
Current Students
The university application for current students allows students to apply for over 4,000 internal scholarships with one application. The application opens October 1 and closes February 1. If you haven't done so already, click below to submit your application.
ScholarshipUniverse also uses your profile to match students to over 17,000 external scholarships that are reviewed and awarded all year long. Check back often to review current and upcoming award opportunities from fully-vetted donors and foundations beyond the Texas Tech community.
Additional Scholarship Resources:
Graduate Students
Law Students
External Scholarships
Texas Tech will begin receiving FAFSA information for students that have already submitted the FAFSA for 2026-2027 around mid-December. After this date, allow 2 weeks for your information to be received after submitting the FAFSA.
Monitor your Raiderlink regarding the status of your FAFSA and aid offers.
Note: If you are a new incoming student, Texas Tech will not review your FAFSA until you have been admitted.
If you are experiencing financial hardships please review our Special Circumstances form to explain your situation and request for additional consideration.
To make sure information reported on the FAFSA is accurate, the federal government requires universities to spot check our students' information. You will be notified via the requirements area of the Financial Aid and Scholarship menu if you are selected for verification and any required documentation..
We will notify you at your Texas Tech email when your financial aid offer is ready to review.
State Aid for non-US Citizen/TX Residents
The federal application (FAFSA) covers federal and state financial aid opportunities.
If you meet the FAFSA filing requirements, then you should submit a completed FAFSA.
The Texas Application for Student Financia Aid (TASFA) is a financial aid application
for students who are classified as Texas Residents but who cannot apply for federal
financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) but may qualify
for in-state tuition and institutional grants, and departmental scholarships, as funding
allows.
Do not complete both the FAFSA and TASFA.
Financial Aid
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Address
Texas Tech University | Student Financial Aid & Scholarships | West Hall 301 | P.O. Box 45011, Lubbock, TX 79409 -
Phone
(806) 742-3681 -
Email
finaid.advisor@ttu.edu