Federal and State Student Financial Aid

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Graduate students may be eligible for the State Tuition Equalization Grant (for Texas residents) and the Federal Student Loan programs. Interested applicants must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 15 for fall entry and September 1 for spring entry to ensure the results are received by TCU's deadlines of May 1 and November 1, respectively. Grant funds are limited and may not be available after established deadlines.

Graduate students may also have eligibility for the Federal Graduate PLUS Loan or private loans. TCU provides a list of lender recommendations; however, students may select any participating lender. Further information is available at www.financialaid.tcu.edu. Students are encouraged to borrow no more than is absolutely necessary to cover their educational costs.

Applicants selected for verification are required to submit a copy of their previous year's federal tax return; additional documents may be required in individual cases. Contact the graduate financial aid adviser in the Office of Scholarships and Student Financial Aid for additional information.

The following Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Policy applies to graduate students receiving state or federal aid (including loans):

All students are required to maintain certain requirements to receive federal or state financial aid. Credit hours attempted, credit hours completed and TCU GPAs are reviewed, in consultation with the appropriate academic dean, to determine whether satisfactory progress is being maintained.