Texas Tech University's financial aid website contains important information, including the financial aid process, helpful websites, and definitions of various financial aid terms.

Eligibility

To be eligible for consideration for federal or state financial aid programs, you must:

1. Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen;
2. Be registered with Selective Services if required; and
3. Be enrolled at least half-time in an eligible program at Texas Tech University School of Law

International Students

Financial aid is available only to those students who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States. All accepted international students must provide documentation showing financial responsibility. An approved I-20 is required before an international student can obtain a student visa. Before an I-20 can be approved, accepted international students will have to show they will have access to one year's cost of education.

How to Apply for Financial Aid

1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students must complete a new FAFSA each year to be considered for grants, scholarships, and loans. TFAFSA opens annually on October 1. Some students may be selected by the federal processor for verification. YSome students may be selected for verification by the federal processor and will be notified by email if additional documentation is required. Required verification worksheets are available on the Texas Tech University Financial Aid website.
2. Review and accept your loan award via Raiderlink. Step-by-step instructions for viewing and accepting financial aid and scholarships are available on the Texas Tech University Financial Aid guide to accepting financial aid awards.
3. Complete federal entrance counseling. First-time borrowers must complete entrance counseling on the Federal Student Aid entrance counseling website. 
4. Sign a Master Promissory Note (MPN) for your Federal Direct Loan. The MPN is completed online through the Federal Student Aid Master Promissory Note website.
   (Note: Federal Direct PLUS Loans require a separate MPN.)  
5. Watch for loan disbursement notification. When your Federal Direct student loans are disbursed—typically about 10 days before classes begin—you will receive an email notification.

 

Important Links

• Cost of Attendance
• Refund and Payments
• Displacement Advisory
• Scholarships
• Loans and State Aid
• Other Types of Aid
• Student's Rights and Responsibilities
• Consumer Information