1. Wylie High School Financial Aid Night
~ Our Mission Statement ~ “The Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships provides comprehensive financial assistance to students seeking a higher education."

2. 2017-2018 COST OF ATTENDANCE (Resident)
Tuition and Fees
Room and Board
Books and Supplies
Transportation Costs
Miscellaneous Expenses
Total Cost of Attendance (COA)
Loan fees
Study abroad costs
Dependent care expenses
Expenses related to a disability
$ 10,772
$ 9,384
$ 1,200
$ 2,300
$ 2,120
$ 25,896
DIRECT COST TO THE
STUDENT = $21,356

3. TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID What is financial aid? Scholarships
Merit, Competitive, External
Grants
Federal, State, Institutional
Work Study
Paycheck to the student
Loans
Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Student Loans
Parent Plus
Private—Student/Parent

4. TEXAS TECH MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
Freshman Presidential Scholarship Levels
Academic Requirements
Award Amount
Renewal Requirements
National Merit Finalist 
100% of original federally approved cost of attendance(Approximately $25,000 per year for up to 4 years combining federal institutional and external gift aid)
3.5 GPA and 15 earned hours per semester
At least 1400 SAT* or 30 ACT** and top 10% of class
 $24,000 ($6,000 per year for up to 4 years) PLUS one-time $4,000 for
At least 1300 SAT* or ACT** and top 10% of class
$20,000 ($5,000 per year for up to 4 years)
3.25 GPA and 15 earned hours per semester
At least 1200 SAT* or ACT** and top 1%-25% of class
$16,000 ($4,000 per year for up to 4 years)
3.0 GPA and 15 earned hours per semester

5. TEXAS TECH MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
Transfer Scholarships
Complete requirements early - final awards are based on transcripts received
by July 31st for fall or January 4th for spring entry terms.
Transfer scholarships available for community college transfer students only.
Non‐residents awarded a Proven Achievers or President's Scholarship
will qualify to pay in‐state tuition.
Proven Achievers Scholarship
60 *transferable hours GPA from a community college
per semester for up to 4 semesters
3.25 GPA and 12 earned hours per semester
President's Transfer Scholarship
Texas residents with 30 *transferable hours GPA from a community college, and financial need as evidenced by the FAFSA
per semester for up to 4 semesters
3.0 GPA and 12 earned hours per semester, financial need as evidenced by the FAFSA

6. TTU COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIPS
 TO APPLY FOR ALL UNIVERSITY COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIPS
Incoming students, complete a General Scholarship Application online at applytexas.org when applying for admission.
This one application applies you for over 4,000 institutional awards at Texas Tech.
Colleges and departments all over campus utilize our General Scholarship Application.
TTU DEADLINE—DECEMBER 1.

7. SCHOLARSHIP TIPS
Know the deadlines (TTU deadline for incoming Freshmen December 1)
Apply for anything and everything! Apply every year!
Research your major for potential opportunities.
Check websites of major companies (Walmart, Coca-Cola, etc.) for scholarship opportunities.
Check out local organizations (AMBUCS, Lion’s Club, churches, parent employers, etc).
Utilize resources such as your high school counselor, the Internet, and social media.

8. EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIP EXAMPLES
Annual Create-A-Greeting-Card $10,000 Scholarship Contest
Asparagus Club Scholarship
Copyright Awareness Scholarship
Left-handed Scholarships
National Marbles Tournament Scholarship
“Stuck at Prom” Scholarship
Tall Clubs International Student Scholarship

9. FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)
Available starting October 1, 2017
Will use 2016 tax information
Based on factors such as family income, number in the household, number in college, etc.
Calculates financial need based on certain factors, including (but not limited to) income, household size and number in college.
Complete FAFSA every year—using two year prior income information.
fafsa.gov

10. FEDERAL/STATE/INSTITUTIONAL GRANTS
Federal – Pell Grant, SEOG
State – TEXAS Grant, Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG)
Institutional – TTU Grant (this will vary by college)
Applying early is the key!

11. WORK STUDY FAFSA is required.
Work-study awards are based on financial need.
Students are typically paid after hours are worked (check with college for specifics).

12. STUDENT LOANS Federal Direct Student Loan Federal Parent PLUS Loan
College Access Loan (Texas residents only)
Private Loan (Alternative Loan)

13. FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)

14. FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)

15. FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)

16. FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)

17. FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)

18. FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)

19. FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)

20. FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)

21. FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)

22. FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)

23. FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)

24. FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)

25. FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)

26. DEPENDENT OR INDEPENDENT
Until age 24, a student is considered dependent unless:
Born before January 1, 1994
Married
Working on a master’s or doctorate program
Active duty in the US armed forces (other than training)
Veteran
Have children you support more than half their support
Since age 13, both parents are deceased, student was in foster care, or dependent or ward of the court
Emancipated minor or in legal guardianship
Unaccompanied youth or homeless (lacking fixed or regular housing; living in shelters, parks, motels, hotels, cars, or temporarily living with someone else because you have nowhere else to go)

27. COMMON FAFSA MISTAKES
Leaving blank fields-- Enter a '0' or 'not applicable'.
Using commas or decimal points in numeric fields: Always round to the nearest dollar.
Listing an incorrect Social Security Number or driver’s license number: Double-­‐check and triple-­‐check these entries to ensure accuracy. If your parents do not have Social Security Numbers, list 000‐00-­0000. Do not make up a number or include a Taxpayer Identification Number.
Failing to use your legal name: Your name must be listed on your FAFSA as it appears on your Social Security card.
Entering the wrong address--use your permanent address.
Entering the wrong federal income tax paid amount.

28. COMMON FAFSA MISTAKES
Listing Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) as equal to total income from working.
Incorrectly filing income taxes as head of household: If there is an error in the head of household filing status, the school will need an amended tax return to be filed with the IRS before paying out aid awards.
Listing marital status incorrectly: The Department of Education wants to know your marital status on the day you sign the FAFSA. If you are in a legally recognized same-­sex marriage, you will need to provide your spouse’s information as well.
Listing parent marital status incorrectly: If your custodial parent has remarried, you'll need to include the stepparent's information on the FAFSA. If you have two parents in a legally­‐recognized same-­‐sex marriage, you’ll need to list both parents (one as Parent 1, and one as Parent 2)

29. COMMON FAFSA MISTAKES
Failure to list both parents if they live together: If both your legal parents (defined as biological or adoptive parents) live in the same household, you are required to list both parents on the FAFSA even if they are not married.
Failure to report unborn children: If you have a child that will be born before or during the award year and you will provide the child with more than half of his or her support, count that child as a member of the household.
Failing to count yourself as a student.
Failing to register with Selective Service: If you are a male, aged 18 to 26, you must register with Selective Service.
Forgetting to list the college
Forgetting to sign and date
Check the Help section of the FAFSA website or call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-­800-­4­‐FED AID ( ).

30. STUDENT AID REPORT
Once the FAFSA is submitted and processed by the Central Processer you will receive an with a link to your student’s Student Aid Report (SAR).

31. STUDENT AID REPORT

32. FINANCIAL ELIGIBILITY
Expected family contribution (EFC) Cost of Attendance less EFC=Financial Need $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ EFC is used by financial aid offices to determine grant eligibility, type of scholarship, and subsidized or unsubsidized student loans.

33. ENROLLMENT CERTIFICATION
At TTU, we require Enrollment Certification to be able to award admitted students financial aid.
Complete on Raiderlink for the aid year
Anticipated enrollment for the fall and spring
Determines student’s budget
No awards until it is done—even if you may not attend TTU
Enrollment Certification is needed each fall/spring and summer if attending

34. ENROLLMENT CERTIFICATION

35. AWARD NOTIFICATION

36. QUESTIONS

37. Student Financial Aid & Scholarships
CONTACT INFORMATION
Student Financial Aid & Scholarships
301 West Hall
Lubbock, TX 79409
8:00-4:30 Monday-Friday
(806)
(806) fax
@TTUFinancialAid