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“TCU makes sure that if you have the drive to excel and get accepted, they will help
you find a way to attend.”
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.
| What | When |
|---|---|
| Incoming freshmen may begin filing a CSS profile | September 18 |
| FAFSA available for submission for next (2020-21) academic year | October 1 |
| Deadline for early decision applicants to submit the CSS Profile | November 1 |
| Academic scholarship notifications begin. Check your email! | December |
| Schedule your audition or submit your portfolio for fine arts awards | December |
Make sure you know what’s due, when. Important deadlines happen throughout the year.
| What | When |
|---|---|
| Bill for fall 2020 term sent by Office of Student Financial Services | July |
| First payment for fall 2020 term due | August 1 |
| FAFSA available for submission for next (2020-21) academic year | October 1 |
| Academic scholarship notifications begin. Check your email! | December |
Know the important dates and deadlines ahead of time to ensure your financial aid is processed as quickly as possible.
| What | When |
|---|---|
| Bill for fall 2020 term sent by Office of Student Financial Services | July |
| FAFSA available for submission for next (2020-21) academic year | October 1 |
| Academic scholarship notifications begin. Check your email! | December |
Know the important dates and deadlines ahead of time to ensure your financial aid is processed as quickly as possible.
| What | When |
|---|---|
|
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 |
September 18 |
| FAFSA available for submission for next (2020-21) academic year | October 1 |
| Veteran transfer student priority funding deadline | November 1 |
| Deadline for transfer applications in order to be considered for academic scholarships (spring 2020 admission) | December 1 |
Know the important dates and deadlines ahead of time to ensure your financial aid is processed as quickly as possible.
| Transfers may begin filing a CSS profile | September 18 |
| FAFSA available for submission for next (2020-21) academic year | October 1 |
| Transfer student priority funding deadline (spring 2020 admission) | November 1 |
| Deadline for transfer applications in order to be considered for academic scholarships (spring 2020 admission) | December 1 |
Make sure you know what’s due, when. Important deadlines happen throughout the year.
| What | When |
|---|---|
| Incoming freshman may begin filing a CSS profile | September 18 |
| Deadline for early decision applicants to submit the CSS Profile | November 1 |
| Academic scholarship notifications begin | December |
| Schedule auditions and submit portfolios for fine arts awards | December |
Know the important dates and deadlines ahead of time to ensure your financial aid is processed as quickly as possible.
| What | When |
|---|---|
| Bill for fall 2020 term sent by Office of Student Financial Services | July |
| FAFSA available for submission for the 2020-21 academic year | October 1 |
| Academic scholarship notifications begin. Check your email! | December |
Find more information about aid and gainful employment data for your program.
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.
