To increase access to higher education and reduce student indebtedness, Texas Tech University offers the Red Raider Guarantee. See below for more specific requirements.
The maximum funding amount is $11,852, which corresponds to the tuition and fees listed on the Cost of Attendance (COA). This amount will not be adjusted to reflect actual tuition and fees.
Eligible students must apply, be admitted, and have a completed financial aid file by March 15 of the academic year in which they submit their FAFSA. To maximize eligibility for other grant-based funding, students are strongly encouraged to submit their FAFSA by the state priority deadline of January 15.
Students may qualify for the Red Raider Guarantee for up to eight (8) semesters of full-time enrollment as incoming freshmen or up to four (4) semesters as transfer students. If a student becomes ineligible during the annual review, they will not be reconsidered for the program in subsequent years.
The Red Raider Guarantee is funded through a combination of federal, state, and institutional resources, which may include PELL Grants, SEOG, TEXAS Grants, Texas Public Education Grants, Texas Tech Grants, and internal or external scholarships. Please note that this program does not cover housing or hospitality costs.
Eligibility is reviewed once a completed financial aid application is submitted. Students are encouraged to promptly complete any required verification to avoid delays in processing.
This program is subject to change without notice, based on funding levels provided by federal and state education agencies.
TASFA students are not eligible for review.
Red Raider Guarantee Requirements
- Must be an entering freshman.
- Must be eligible to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Must be a Texas resident
- Must have a family adjusted gross income of $80,000 or less
- Must have demonstrated financial need
- Must be enrolled full-time (at least 12 hours) each semester - Fall/Spring only
- Must apply, be accepted for admission and have a complete financial aid file by January 15 of the academic year in which you submit your TASFA/FAFSA
Disclaimer – In accordance with NCAA Bylaws, current and prospective student-athletes will be awarded on an individual basis. In some cases, certain forms of financial assistance may not be accepted nor awarded. Spring admits are not reviewed for eligibility.
- Must be eligible to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Must be a Texas resident
- Must have a family adjusted gross income of $80,000 or less
- Must have demonstrated financial need
- Must be enrolled full-time (at least 12 hours) each semester - Fall/Spring only
- Must apply, be accepted for admission and have a complete financial aid file by January 15 of the academic year in which you submit your TASFA/FAFSA
Disclaimer – In accordance with NCAA Bylaws, current and prospective student-athletes will be awarded on an individual basis. In some cases, certain forms of financial assistance may not be accepted nor awarded.Spring admits are not reviewed for eligibility.
- Must be eligible to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA)
- Must be a Texas resident
- Must have a family adjusted gross income of $65,000 or less
- Must have demonstrated financial need
- Must be enrolled full-time (at least 12 hours) each semester - Fall/Spring only
- Must be a current of the academic year in which you submit your FAFSA
Disclaimer – In accordance with NCAA Bylaws, current and prospective student-athletes will be awarded on an individual basis. In some cases, certain forms of financial assistance may not be accepted nor awarded.
Red Raider Guarantee FAQs
The Financial Aid Office will identify all eligible recipients. Eligible recipients need only complete the FAFSA/TASFA for each academic year and meet program guidelines.
No. Credits taken as a non-regular college student will not count against the first-time student designation.
Yes. Students must meet the institution's satisfactory academic progress (SAP) requirements. The SAP requirements are the same for most other financial aid programs (excluding TEXAS Grant).
RRG is based on eligibility not on dependency status.
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