Applying For Financial Aid
Applying For Financial Aid
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Email
financialaid@tcu.edu
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Application Process
Application Deadline
February 1
Award Notification
On a rolling basis beginning December 15
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid
Federal and Institutional Methodologies
Forms Required Cost
FAFSA Code is 003636 Free
CSS/Financial Aid Profile $25 for first college, $16 each additional
Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's Statement Free
Profile of 2025-26 Financial Aid
Profile of 2025-26 Financial Aid
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Freshman
Financial Aid Applicants
1,813 (66.1%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need
1,128 (62.2%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
1,118 (99.1%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
336 (30.1%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
79%
Average Award
$53,669
Need-Based Gift
Received by 1,102 (98.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $50,804
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 767 (68.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,236
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 1,036 (92.7%) of aid recipients
1,044 (38.0%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $24,703
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
5,990 (54.9%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need
4,170 (69.6%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
4,127 (99.0%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
1,056 (25.6%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
75%
Average Award
$54,041
Need-Based Gift
Received by 4,060 (98.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $50,820
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 2,796 (67.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,971
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 3,844 (93.1%) of aid recipients
4,395(40.3%)of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid,average amount $23,724
All Undergraduates
2024 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
34%
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$46,027
Financial Aid Programs
Financial Aid Programs
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Loans
Federal Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Plus Loans
Federal Nursing Loans
State Loans
Available
Other Loans
College/University Loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants
SEOG
State scholarships
Institutional scholarships
Private scholarships
Non-Need-Based Available
Creative arts/performance scholarships
Special achievements/activities
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
Agriculture
Biological Sciences
Business
Communication
Education
Engineering/Technologies
English
Foreign Languages
Health Fields
Home Economics
Humanities
International Studies
Mathematics
Military Science
Physical Sciences
Premedicine
Religion/Biblical Studies
Social Sciences
Number of Awards
Not reported
Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
Applied Art and Design
Art/Fine Arts
Cinema/Film/Broadcasting
Creative Writing
Dance
Journalism/Publications
Music
Performing Arts
Theater/Drama
Number of Awards
886
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
Community Service
Leadership
Memberships
Religious Involvement
Number of Awards
724
Special Characteristics Award Areas
Adult Students
Children and Siblings of Alumni
Children of Educators
Children of Faculty/Staff
Children of Union Members/Company Employees
Children of Workers in Trades
Children with a Deceased or Disabled Parent
Ethnic Background
First-Generation College Students
Handicapped Students
International Students
Local/State Students
Members of Minorities
Previous College Experience
Relatives of Clergy
Religious Affiliation
Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Public Servants
Veterans
Veterans' Children
Number of Awards
Not reported
Employment
Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
$2,817
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