2024 TTU Passport Project

Being a Red Raider means embracing global learning and if you're itching to explore the world, you'll need a passport. Don't let finances prevent you from finding your next big adventure in a different country. This is where the Passport Project can help.

To ensure access to impactful study abroad experiences, Texas Tech is excited to announce the Passport Project! The Passport Project will award free passports to deserving Red Raiders.

Eligibility Requirements

In order to apply for the TTU Passport Project, students must be:

Currently enrolled Texas Tech students
U.S. citizens
18 years of age or older

Preference will be given to:

First-year students
Students who have never before received an adult U.S. passport
Pell Grant eligible students
Traditionally underrepresented student populations in study abroad including First-Gen, students with disabilities, students with demonstrated financial need, veterans, non-traditional age students, and students who have never traveled abroad

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Timeline

Date	Event/Action	Notes
August 16	Applications open
September 18	Application deadline	Applications close at 11:59pm on September 18.
September 27	Award notifications sent to all applicants
October 2	Commitment deadline	All awarded students must commit to receive their free passport.
October 9	Awards Dinner and Passport How-To Session	During International Week, Study Abroad and International Affairs staff members look forward to discussing next steps in the passport application process over dinner. Attendance is required. The event is 5-6:30pm in the International Cultural Center Hall of Nations.
October 16-17	Today is the day! Submit your passport application	Passport applications must be submitted to the Passport Office at the International Cultural Center.

TTU Passport Project Sponsors

The Passport Project would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Study Abroad thanks our sponsors for creating access to study abroad for Red Raiders.

TTU sponsors for the Passport Project