• Sources: Funds are made possible through generous donations.
• Distribution: Funds are not automatically distributed and are subject to availability.
• Nature of Funds: Funds do not go directly to students and are not classified as scholarships.

• Exhaust All Options:
  • Prior to award approval, the student must have exhausted all other options, including additional financial aid, loans, and support from family or friends.
• Enrollment Status:
  • Students must be currently enrolled and have completed coursework with a Texas Tech institutional GPA:
    • Above 2.0 for undergraduate students
    • Above 3.0 for graduate students
• Good Standing:
  • A student must be in good standing – financially, academically, and disciplinary, as defined by university policies.
• Documentation:
  • Before accepting awards, students must provide financial records and statements. Failure to comply will result in denial of the award.
• Integrity:
  • Any student found to falsify information or misuse funds will be referred to the Office of Student Conduct

Awards are available for students in financial crisis who are currently enrolled for the semester in which they apply. A financial crisis is defined as a situation where a student cannot continue their education unless the expense is paid, and they have no other means to cover them.

• Eligible expenses may include:
  • Rent
  • Utilities
  • Textbooks
  • Food Assistance
  • Hygiene
  • Childcare
• Causes of Financial Crisis:
  • Unexpected loss of employment
  • Long-term illness or hospitalization
  • Natural or man-made disasters
  • Death of the student’s financial support
  • Unrest in the student’s home country
• Funds may not be used for:
  • Texas Tech University tuition and fees
  • Residential and housing fees
  • Non-TTU affiliated medical expenses
  • Study abroad costs
  • Entertainment or recreation costs
  • Credit card debt
  • Misuse of financial aid funding
  • Non-emergency travel or other non-essential expenses
  • Parking fees, citations, or library fines
  • Transportation costs (vehicle repairs/ car payments)

To get started, fill out a Raider Relief Fund application.

After your application is submitted, you will be contacted by a staff member in Raider Relief - Advocacy and Resource Center (RR-ARC) to schedule a meeting to assist you. Feel free to attach any supporting documentation you may have.

Please allow up to 2 weeks to receive follow-up communication. After your consultation, you’ll be informed of your eligibility for one-time emergency relief assistance.

• Committee Review: All applications are reviewed by a campus-developed committee.
• No Guarantee: A submitted application does not guarantee an award.
• Decision Authority: The Raider Relief Fund Committee values all applicants and has the ability to make final decisions on award approvals.
• Support Following Denial: If an application is denied or the applicant is deemed ineligible, steps will be taken to assist them through referrals to community resources.