Application Fee & Waivers

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions supports a fee waiver program for qualifying freshman and transfer applicants. The waiver covers the cost of the application fee to Texas Tech University. Review the qualifications and required documentation below.

• • a United States Citizen, or
  • a U.S. Permanent Resident, or
  • a student identified under Senate Bill 1528 (79th Legislature, 2005) as a resident of Texas.

  Under this fee waiver program, the following applicants are ineligible for a fee waiver and are required to pay the application or reactivation fee.

  • • International Applicants
    • Returning Former Tech Applicants
    • Second-Degree Applicants
    • Visiting Transient/Non-Degree Applicants

    Full-time TTU/TTUHSC staff and faculty, including spouses and dependents, applying as undergraduate students at Texas Tech University may qualify for the TTU Undergraduate Staff/Faculty Fee Waiver. Please review the Staff/Faculty Fee Waiver Form for more details.

    An application must be received before a fee waiver can be applied. Qualifying applicants may request a fee waiver by submitting their application via goapplytexas.org, commonapp.org. When prompted for a payment, please select the fee waiver request option to allow the application to be submitted.

    Selecting a fee waiver on the application does not guarantee your fee will be waived. As stated in the application, all fee waivers will be processed by Texas Tech to determine eligibility. Individuals who do not qualify for a waiver will be responsible for payment of the application fee.

    Applicants will submit documentation to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions to verify their eligibility. Click the applicable tab below to view next steps and requirements.

    Option 1: Submit Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

    The Department of Education will begin transmitting batches of FAFSA information— known as the Institutional Student Information Record or ISIR— to institutions in March.

    To list Texas Tech University on the FAFSA application, enter the FICE code 003644 under school information.

    Eligibility Guidelines

    Applicants must have a Student Aid Index (SAI) of zero dollars ($0) or less, as calculated by FAFSA.

    Option 2: Submit Texas Tech's Fee Waiver Form

    Submit the Texas Tech Application Fee Waiver Request Form and supporting documentation electronically on RaiderConnect. The form will not be available until your application has been received by our office.

    If you are unable to access RaiderConnect, you may download a copy of the form here. The form will not be available until your application has been received by our office.

    In conjunction with the Texas Tech Application Fee Waiver Request form, applicants must submit supporting documentation. Failure to provide the correct supporting documentation will delay the review of the fee waiver request.

    All documentation must be attached to the Texas Tech Application Fee Waiver Form, and submission of this request does not guarantee approval. The following are the approved documentation options. Submit the correct supporting documentation based on your current circumstance.

    • • I am a current high school senior, and my family's total income is at or below the federal economic index for the National School Lunch Program.
        • Provide a copy of your family's 2023 tax return, pages 1 & 2. The title of the necessary tax form will be Form 1040 U.S Individual Income Tax Return.
        • Provide a letter from your high school district's Homeless Liaison that verifies this status.
        • Provide a letter from the current homeless shelter that verifies this status.
        • Provide a current copy of the formal award letter from the public assistance agency.
        • Provide a current copy of the formal housing letter from the public housing agency.
        • Provide a copy of the certification by the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services or the Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services.
        • Provide a copy of the certification by the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services or the Division for Blind Services.
        • Provide a copy of your state college tuition & fee waiver from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

        Please send the completed form and all supporting documentation to our office via mail, fax or email:

        Texas Tech University
        Office of Undergraduate Admissions
        Box 45005
        Lubbock, TX 79409-5005
        Fax: 806.742.0062
        Email: admissions@ttu.edu

        Option 3: Submit an ACT, SAT or NACAC Application Fee Waiver

        Texas Tech University will accept the ACT/SAT/NACAC fee waiver for first-time freshman applicants. Students may be asked for additional information to guarantee the waiver.

        If you are unable to access RaiderConnect, please send the fee waiver form to our office via mail, fax or email:

        Texas Tech University
        Office of Undergraduate Admissions
        Box 45005
        Lubbock, TX 79409-5005
        Fax: 806.742.0062
        Email: admissions@ttu.edu

        Pay the Application Fee

        
        We require a non-refundable application fee of $75 to complete your application.

        If you have paid or plan to pay the fee on your ApplyTexas application, there is no need to pay again.

        If paying with personal check or cashier's check, please include applicant's full name and date of birth on check. Please mail the check to the following address.

        Texas Tech University
        Attn: Undergraduate Admissions
        PO Box 45005
        Lubbock, TX 79409

        Have questions?

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