The Tuition Assistance for Mexican Students (TAMS) waiver helps eligible students from Mexico by lowering their non-resident tuition costs at Texas Tech University.

Applicants must be Mexican citizens with a valid passport and hold an F-1 or J-1 visa. They must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and be enrolled full-time in a degree program. Reapplication is required each year.

Texas Tech University is a leading public research university located in Lubbock, Texas, USA. Established in 1923, it offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across disciplines such as engineering, business, sciences, arts, and agriculture. Known for its vibrant campus life, strong research initiatives, and commitment to student success, Texas Tech serves a diverse student body from across the U.S. and around the world.

Application Deadline: July 28

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Texas Tech University

• Department: Office of International Affairs (OIA)

• Course Level: Undergraduate and Graduate

• Award: Non-resident tuition waiver

• Access Mode: Online

• Number of Awards: Limited

• Nationality: Mexican

• The award can be taken in: United States

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Mexico

• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship is applicable to any degree-granting program offered by Texas Tech University.

• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:
  • Provide proof of Mexican citizenship (valid Mexican passport)
  • Hold a valid F-1 or J-1 visa
  • Demonstrate financial need through a personal essay (250 words max)
  • Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Be enrolled full-time:
  ??- Undergraduate: Minimum 12 semester credit hours per semester
  ??- Graduate: Minimum 9 semester credit hours per semester
  • Reapply annually, with recertification of financial need
  • Note: Approval in a previous year does not guarantee renewal

How to Apply

Interested students must submit the Tuition Assistance for Mexican Students application online via:
https://ttu-isss.terradotta.com/index.cfm?FuseAction=Security.AngLogin

Deadlines by Semester:

• Fall Semester:
  ??• New Students: July 28
  ??• Continuing Students: July 28

• Spring Semester:
  ??• New Students: December 1
  ??• Continuing Students: December 8

• Summer Semester:
  ??• New Students: April 1
  ??• Continuing Students: April 20

Benefits

• Partial or full waiver of non-resident tuition fees

• Opportunity to study at a leading U.S. institution with reduced financial stress

• Encouragement of academic excellence and international diversity at Texas Tech University

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