From short-term summer sessions to semester-long programs, studying abroad can help you build valuable skills, foster personal growth, and stand out in your future career. With options available in over 80 countries, there’s a destination and program to match your interests and academic goals. Don’t miss the chance to make your time at Texas Tech truly transformative—explore the world with us and discover the value of global education!

Students who study abroad use the same aid that would be used for a semester on campus to pay for the semester abroad. Aid awarded for a semester on campus transfers to study abroad programs.

Study Abroad Financial Aid Information

• Faculty-led, exchange, and reciprocal programs pay tuition to Texas Tech and are billed through Student Business Services.
• Affiliate programs are billed by the provider.
• Aid disburses 10 days before classes start at Texas Tech each term.
• Programs billed through Texas Tech are paid when funds are disbursed.
• Refunds processed by Student Business Services are used to cover outside expenses.
• Affiliate programs are not paid by Texas Tech.
• Students use refunds processed by Student Business Services to pay the affiliate program.
  
  

Study Abroad Helpful Tools

1. Financial Aid Study Abroad Checklist
2. Direct Loan limits and information