Graduate school is an investment. At Texas Tech, your money goes further. Graduate students at Texas Tech may qualify for financial assistance through loans, assistantships, fellowships, student employment, and institutional support. This aid comes from federal, state, and institutional sources, both need-based and non-need-based. To be considered, complete the FAFSA.
Complete the FAFSATuition and fees are based on the minimum full-time load of 18 hours per academic year (9 hours per long term). The actual cost of attendance will vary based on hours taken per semester and additional course- and program-specific fees. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm with their department how many hours they will be required to take each semester and to plan accordingly.
| Tuition & Fees | Living Expenses | Insurance* | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident | $8,990 | $14,534 | $3,246 | $25,920 |
| Non-Resident | $16,370 | $14,534 | $3,246 | $33,264 |
| Master TA/RA/GPTI | $2,509 | $14,534 | $3,246 | $19,925 |
| Doctoral TA/RA/GPTI | $2,049 | $14,534 | $3,246 | $19,465 |
| Tuition & Fees | Living Expenses | Insurance* | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident | $13,836 | $14,534 | $3,246 | $31,616 |
| Non-Resident | $21,216 | $14,534 | $3,246 | $38,996 |
| Master TA/RA/GPTI | $7,337 | $14,534 | $3,246 | $24,739 |
| Doctoral TA/RA/GPTI | $6,877 | $14,534 | $3,246 | $24,293 |
| Tuition & Fees | Living Expenses | Insurance* | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident | $9,804 | $14,534 | $3,246 | $27,220 |
| Non-Resident | $17,184 | $14,534 | $3,246 | $34,928 |
| Master TA/RA/GPTI | $2,567 | $14,534 | $3,246 | $19,983 |
| Doctoral TA/RA/GPTI | $2,107 | $14,534 | $3,246 | $19,523 |
Master’s students may be considered for Recruitment Fellowships of $5,000 per year for up to two years. Top doctoral applicants may be considered for a Distinguished Graduate Student Assistantship, offering $25,000 per year plus tuition and fee waivers for up to four years.
Teaching and research assistantships are one of the primary ways graduate students fund their degree. Departments award these directly, so your graduate advisor is the best place to start.
Beyond Texas Tech, graduate students are encouraged to pursue nationally competitive fellowships, from NSF Graduate Research Fellowships to other prestigious, field-specific awards. Your department can also help you identify the right opportunities to pursue.
The Doctoral Dissertation Completion Fellowship (DDCF) is a competitive award designed to increase Ph.D. completion rates and enhance the recruitment of new students. Doctoral candidates awarded will receive support for their final year of dissertation work.
Texas Tech offers research awards that recognize and support graduate students producing outstanding research.
The TEACH (Teaching Effectiveness And Career enHancement) Program, affiliated with the Texas Tech Graduate School, was modeled after the national Preparing Future Faculty movement and assists Ph.D. students in further developing teaching skills and exploring faculty roles.
This funding is instrumental in allowing me to finance my education and pursue my goals of working in the agricultural legislative space.
