Grants, Loans, and Financing Options

Grants (Federal, State, and Institutional)

  • Awarded based the completed FAFSA, and the student’s calculated need.
  • Some additional requirements may exist for certain grant types. Office of Financial Aid will award all eligible students any grant amount that they may qualify for.
  • For qualifying students, Texas Tech offers the Red Raider Guarantee

Texas Tech University Announces New Retention Grants to Qualifying Students

  • The Office of Student Financial Aid would like to announce a new grant program to assist students in achieving their educational goals, the TTU Retention Grant. The grant will be administered to qualifying students beginning Spring 2008. The TTU Retention Grant will be awarded for spring 2008 to Freshman and Sophomore students attending fall 2007 who meet the following initial eligibility criteria: Have a cumulative GPA of 2.25 or higher at the end of the Fall 2007 semester Have an initial unmet need (Cost of Attendance minus Estimated Family Contribution) of $10,000 or more

Stafford Loan

  • Awarded based on FAFSA data, calculated need, and student’s grade classification
  • Annual and aggregate loan limits will apply. Please visit the Department of Education, Student Financial Aid portal for more Stafford loan information
  • To receive loan funds, students must e-sign their Master Promissory Note (MPN). Students can access Loans by Web to complete the loan process via their RaiderAid.
  • Texas Tech evaluates participating Stafford loan lenders based on criteria relevant to our students. For more information on lender selection, you may view our criteria.

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