The Value of a TCU Education
Choosing TCU is a personal investment. You'll earn much more than a degree. Here, you'll learn to be a lifelong learner and the kind of leader who makes a difference for the greater good. You’ll challenge your preconceptions, ask big questions and make lasting connections along the way. It’s an investment in your future that will pay dividends in the long run.
Types of Aid
There are many ways to fund your education — everyone’s financial situation is unique, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution. There are four main types of aid: grants, scholarships, loans and work-study funds. By learning about the different types, you can make smart, informed decisions about which fits your unique needs.
Important Dates
| What | When |
|---|---|
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CSS Profile is available Complete your CSS Profile at cssprofile.org TCU school code is 6820 |
October 1 |
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FAFSA is available for the 2025-2026 Academic Year Complete your FAFSA at studentaid.gov/fafsa TCU school code is 003636 and |
December |
| Academic scholarship notifications begin. Check your email! | December |
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Aid notifications begin for Early Decision (ED) admitted students Applicants for assistance must be admitted to the University before aid is committed |
January |
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Aid notifications begin for Early Action (EA) admitted students Applicants for assistance must be admitted to the University before aid is committed |
February |
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Aid notifications for regular admit students Applicants for assistance must be admitted to the University before aid is committed |
February |
| Deadline for all applicants to submit the CSS Profile and FAFSA for priority funding | February 1 |
| Priority date for all requested financial aid forms for the Fall semester | May 1 |
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Accept direct loan offers in my.tcu.edu if needed Complete Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Note |
June |
| e-Z Bill for Fall semester sent by Office of Student Financial Services | July |
| First payment for Fall semester due | August |
Future Frogs
Make sure you know what’s due, when. Important deadlines happen throughout the year.
| What | When |
|---|---|
| Priority funding date for filing the FAFSA for renewal of funding. | May 1 |
| Letters to students who are not meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) will be sent after grades post. | May |
| Completed SAP Appeal applications are due in to the Office of Scholarships and Student Financial Aid. | June |
| Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Committee meeting. Decisions to students within three business days. [Financial Aid] | June |
| Completed Scholarship Appeal applications are due in to the Office of Scholarships and Student Financial Aid. | June |
| Scholarship Committee meeting. Decisions to students within three business days. [Financial Aid] | June |
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Renewal of aid notifications begin for current students. Monitor student email and my.tcu.edu; if notified, submit all requested financial aid forms. |
June |
| Deadline for students to submit a completed SAP appeal application for the July committee meetings. | July |
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Final Scheduled Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Committee meeting. Decisions to students within three business days. |
July |
| Deadline for students to submit a completed Scholarship Appeal application for the July committee meetings. | July |
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Final Scholarship Committee meeting. Decisions to students within three business days. |
July |
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e-Z Bill for Fall semester sent by Office of Student Financial Services |
July |
| First payment for Fall semester due | August |
| Fall 2025 Census Date | September 3 |
| FAFSA available for submission for the 2025-2026 academic year. | December |
| Deadline for Scholarship and financial aid Appeals for spring 2025 term. | January 5 |
| Scholarship Committee meeting; decisions sent to students within three business days. | January 7 |
| Financial Aid SAP Committee meeting; decisions sent to students within three business days. | January 8 |
| Spring 2025 Census Date | January 29 |
Be Prepared
Know the important dates and deadlines ahead of time to ensure your financial aid is processed as quickly as possible.
| What | When |
|---|---|
| FAFSA available for submission for the 2025-2026 academic year | December 2024 |
| Priority funding date for filing the FAFSA for renewal of funding | May 1 |
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Renewal of aid notifications begin Monitor student email and my.tcu.edu; if notified, submit all requested financial aid forms |
June |
Be Prepared
Know the important dates and deadlines ahead of time to ensure your financial aid is processed as quickly as possible.
| What | When |
|---|---|
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Veteran transfers may begin filing a CSS profile *not required for veterans and their dependents who are eligible to receive 100% of Chapter 31 and/or Chapter 33 |
October 1 |
| FAFSA available for submission for the 2025-2026 academic year | December 2024 |
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Veteran transfer student priority funding deadline (Spring admission) Update current year FAFSA to include TCU school code 003636 |
November 1 |
| e-Z Bill for Spring semester sent by Office of Student Financial Services | December |
| First payment for Spring semester due | January 1 |
| Transfer student priority funding deadline (Fall admission) | April 15 |
| Priority date for all requested financial aid forms for the Fall semester | May 1 |
| e-Z Bill for Fall semester sent by Office of Student Financial Services | July |
| First payment for Fall semester due | August |
Be Prepared
Know the important dates and deadlines ahead of time to ensure your financial aid is processed as quickly as possible.
| What | When |
|---|---|
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CSS Profile are available (Fall admission) CSS Profile at cssprofile.org TCU school code is 6820 |
October 1 |
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FAFSA is available for 2024-2025 Academic Year Complete your FAFSA ; TCU school code is 003636 and |
December 2023 |
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Transfer student priority funding deadline (Spring admission) Update current year FAFSA to include TCU school code 003636 File the CSS profile for the current year; TCU school code is 6820 |
November 1 |
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e-Z Bill for Spring semester sent by Office of Student Financial Services For enrolled students |
December |
| First payment for Spring semester due | January |
| Transfer student priority funding deadline (Fall admission) | February 1 |
| Priority date for all requested financial aid forms for the Fall semester | May 1 |
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Aid notifications begin Monitor student email and my.tcu.edu; if notified, submit all requested financial aid forms |
April
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| e-Z Bill for Fall semester sent by Office of Student Financial Services | July |
| First payment for Fall semester due | August |
Future Frogs
Make sure you know what’s due, when. Important deadlines happen throughout the year.
| What | When |
|---|---|
| Incoming first-year students may begin filing a CSS profile for the upcoming academic year | October 1 |
| Academic scholarship notifications begin. Check your email! | December |
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Aid notifications begin for Early Decision (ED) admitted students Applicants for assistance must be admitted to the University before aid is committed |
January |
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Aid notifications begin for Early Action (EA) admitted students Applicants for assistance must be admitted to the University before aid is committed |
February |
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Aid notifications for regular admit students Applicants for assistance must be admitted to the University before aid is committed |
February |
| Deadline for regular decision applicants [Fall entry] to submit the CSS Profile for priority funding | February 1 |
| e-Z Bill for Fall semester sent by Office of Student Financial Services | July |
| First payment for Fall semester due | August |
Be Prepared
Know the important dates and deadlines ahead of time to ensure your financial aid is processed as quickly as possible.
| What | When |
|---|---|
| FAFSA is available for submission for upcoming academic year | October |
| e-Z Bill for Spring semester sent by Office of Student Financial Services | December |
| First payment for Spring semester due | January |
Be Prepared
Find more information about aid and gainful employment data for your program.
We’re Here to Help
Navigating the financial aid process can seem overwhelming, but our friendly financial aid advisors are here to answer your most pressing questions. Together, we can make a TCU experience possible.
Mission Statement
The TCU Office of Scholarships and Student Financial Aid plays a crucial role in achieving TCU’s mission to “educate individuals to think and act as ethical leaders and responsible citizens in the Global community.” To that end, we are committed to the recruitment and retention of a diverse student body through strategic, equitable and efficient delivery of student aid. We work to increase opportunities for student access, degree completion, and employability by minimizing financial barriers and maximizing available financial resources.