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Off Campus Housing Resources

Explore campus and community resources that may support students living off campus. Resources are organized by topic to help students quickly find information related to involvement, employment, finances, food, safety, transportation, and wellness.

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Get Involved

Find ways to connect with Texas Tech and the Lubbock community.

Tech Connect

A central hub for all Texas Tech University students and student organizations to stay up to date with programs and services that happen at Texas Tech University.
Tech Connect

Office of International Affairs

Provides services for faculty and students and offers international educational and cultural experiences for Texas Tech University and the community.
Office of International Affairs

City of Lubbock Garden & Arts Center

Offers a variety of classes and workshops throughout the year for adults and teens.
City of Lubbock Garden & Arts Center

City of Lubbock Parks and Recreation Center

Delivers a variety of safe, accessible, affordable, and diverse programs like adult recreation leagues, movies at the park, and community and adult activity centers/classes.
City of Lubbock Parks and Recreation Center

Lubbock in the Loop

Promotes established Lubbock businesses, businesses opening soon, and upcoming events in the area.
Lubbock in the Loop

Visit Lubbock

Lubbock’s official Convention & Visitors Bureau, charged with increasing the activity of leisure, sports, meeting and convention travel to Lubbock.
Visit Lubbock

Employment Opportunities

Explore campus and community job search resources.

Hire Red Raiders

A portal used by the University Career Center that can be used to search for jobs.
Hire Red Raiders

Jobs @ TTU

Search and apply for campus job opportunities posted through Human Resources.
Jobs @ TTU

Red Raider Student Employment Center

Search for on and off-campus jobs or sign up for email notifications about positions that interest you through a portal ran through the Financial Aid Office.
Red Raider Student Employment Center

University Career Center

Can assist in preparing for job searches, such as resume/cover letter writing, mock interviews, and career exploration. The University Career Center also features a career closet (business professional clothing for those in need) and a free professional headshot photobooth.
University Career Center

WorkForce Solutions South Plains

Leading workforce entity in the region responsible for administering State and Federal employment and training programs.
WorkForce Solutions South Plains

Financial

Find resources related to financial aid, budgeting, scholarships, and emergency support.

FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

Application and information for Federal Financial Aid.
FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

Red to Black Financial Coaching

Provides financial education and awareness to students through individual coaching sessions, presentations, outreach booths, and resource referrals.
Red to Black Financial Coaching

Scholarships

Merit, competitive, and need-based financial assistance through The Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships.
Scholarships

Student Business Services

Processes tuition and fees and can assist with loans.
Student Business Services

Student Financial Aid

Provides sources to increase the university's affordability. This may include scholarships, grants, student employment, student loans, and waivers.
Student Financial Aid

TASFA (Texas Application for State Financial Aid)

Needs-based financial assistance for students in Texas.
TASFA (Texas Application for State Financial Aid)

Catholic Charities

Provides services and support to those in-need, including emergency assistance services.
Catholic Charities

College Board

Lists scholarship opportunities and provides information related to paying for college
College Board

FinAid.org

Information on financial aid for college and tips on how to help ease the burden of college expenses.
FinAid.org

Emergency Housing

Review short-term emergency housing resources available in the community.

Salvation Army

Provides short-term emergency housing.

Food Options

Find campus and community food assistance resources.

Hospitality Services

Offers dining options to eat on campus that can be billed to your tuition bill, including a commuter dining plan made just for off-campus students.
Hospitality Services

Raider Red’s Food Pantry

Provides supplemental non-perishable food and hygiene items to students who may face hardships and is designed to complement other resources available.
Raider Red’s Food Pantry

Baptist Student Ministry

Offers free meals on Tuesdays from 11:30am-1:00pm.
Baptist Student Ministry

Carpenters Kitchen

Offers free meals on Sundays at 12:00pm.
Carpenters Kitchen

FUMC (First United Methodist Church)

Offers free meals on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 12:00pm.
FUMC (First United Methodist Church)

Lubbock Impact

Offers free meals on Wednesdays at 5:30pm.
Lubbock Impact

Salvation Army Services

Offers free meals on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11:00am-11:45am.
Salvation Army Services

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)

Provides food benefits to eligible low-income individuals to support their grocery budget.
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)

South Plains Food Bank

Provides food assistance to eligible individuals after completing an online application form.
South Plains Food Bank

St. Benedicts Chapel

Offers free meals Monday-Saturday at 5:00pm and Sunday at 9:00am.
St. Benedicts Chapel

St Christopher’s Lubbock

Food pantry for those in need.
St Christopher’s Lubbock

Student Legal Services

Offers a wide variety of legal services to Student Service Fee paying registered TTU and TTU/HSC students, including assistance on reading and understanding leases.
Student Legal Services

Texas Tech Police Department

Aims to maintain a safe and secure campus environment; provides crime prevention and safety information online.
Texas Tech Police Department

City of Lubbock’s Crime Map

Shows recent reported crimes in the Lubbock area.
City of Lubbock’s Crime Map

LBK Alert

Lubbock’s emergency notification system is used to share information on things such as accidents, severe weather, road closures, and utility outages.
LBK Alert

Transportation

Explore campus parking, bus, bike, and transportation resources.

Car Clinic

Free car clinic offered twice per year through Transportation and Parking Services where mechanics from Scott’s Complete Car Care checks fluids, belts, tires, and other car essentials.
Car Clinic

Holiday Bus Trips

Charter bus trips to major Texas cities for students during holiday breaks.
Holiday Bus Trips

Raider Ride

Nighttime shuttle service that provides students with on-demand rides on campus from 6pm-2:45am, 7 days a week.
Raider Ride

Transportation & Parking Services

Grants on-campus parking permits and provides other transportation resources throughout campus.
Transportation & Parking Services

Bike Clinic

Free Bike Clinic on campus every October and April, hosted by Transportation and Parking Services.
Bike Clinic

Bike Shop

Student-run bike shop within the University Recreation Center that offers a variety of services, such as tube replacement, brake adjustment, chain repair, and more. Free estimates available, with some services requiring additional payment.
Bike Shop

CitiBus

Public bus routes, including on-demand rides.
CitiBus

Wrench It Forward

Low-cost car repairs, application required.
Wrench It Forward

Wellness

Find health, counseling, recreation, and wellness resources.

Beyond Okay

A guide created by Risk Intervention and Safety Education (RISE) that offers resources that prioritize well-being and preparation for life’s challenges.
Beyond Okay

RISE (Risk Intervention and Safety Education)

Offers education and resources related to wellness, including information on mental health, substance use, sexual health/healthy relationships, and violence prevention.
RISE (Risk Intervention and Safety Education)

Student Counseling Center

Provides consultation and counseling services to students, including online therapy via TELUS and Therapy Assistance Online, group counseling, individual counseling, and the MINDSPA.
Student Counseling Center

Student Health Services

On-campus medical care clinic for students.
Student Health Services

Texas Tech Crisis HelpLine

Provides 24/7/365 assistance for students experiencing suicidal thoughts, mental health crises, sexual assault, and interpersonal violence.
Texas Tech Crisis HelpLine Phone Number:+18067425555 

University Recreation

Comprehensive fitness, leisure and wellness department with workout facilities and fitness programs/services.
University Recreation

Larry Combest Community Health and Wellness Center

Provides access to comprehensive health services to those in need.
Larry Combest Community Health and Wellness Center

NAMI (National Alliance for Mentally Ill)

Works to improve the lives of those affected by mental illness through support and education.
NAMI (National Alliance for Mentally Ill)

StarCare Specialty Health System

Provides access to a diverse array of specialty healthcare services to people experiencing mental health challenges.
StarCare Specialty Health System

Gyms

Lubbock has many gyms in town, varying from specialty gyms, to big chains, to smaller local facilities. For a complete list of what is available nearby and to determine what best meets your fitness goals, we recommend completing an independent internet search. Sometimes, apartment complexes may have a workout facility as an amenity as well.

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