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Eligibility for Need-based aid:
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Certain funds require student’s to have “need”. Calculated need is determned by
taking student Cost of Attendance and subtracting a student EFC (expected
family contribution as determined by the Department of Education on the
FAFSA). Students who are not eligible for “need-based” aid may qualify
for other types of funding.
Satisfactory Academic Progress:
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The Department of Education requires that schools monitors a student’s progress
towards completion of their degree. If students are not meeting Financial Aid
Academic Progress requirementsthey may become ineligible for future
aid. Students have the option to request an
appeal form to reinstate financial aid.
Enrollment Status:
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Students must be enrolled at least half time in an eligible, degree-seeking
program for most aid programs. Students admitted in a Graduate Temporary, or non-degree status,
will not be eligible for financial aid.
Grants are awarded based on full time enrollment
at Texas Tech University (9 hours or more). If a student is enrolled less than
full time, Financial Aid may adjust awarded grant amounts upon confirmation of
enrollment status. Please contact a
finaid.advisor@ttu.edu to request grant adjustments.
Citizenship:
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Federal aid is restricted to U.S. citizens and eligible permanent residents.
International students who are unable to submit a
FAFSA, may contact the
International Cultural Center for additional funding options.
Drug or Fraud convictions:
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By federal law, students convicted of drug offenses committed while receiving
Title IV federal financial aid may be ineligible for future aid for one or
more years from the date of conviction. For additional information on this
requirement call a federal representative at (800) 433-3243.
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