An ambitious aid initiative is removing financial barriers to obtaining a TCU degree
by providing tuition – as well as assistance for food and housing – for qualifying
residents. Beginning with the fall 2026 class, TCU for Texans will be available to
incoming first-year students whose families earn $70,000 or less in adjusted gross
income and meet other eligibility criteria through the financial aid application process.
“TCU for Texans opens our doors to the state’s best and brightest students who may
have once considered a TCU education out of reach,” said Chancellor Daniel W. Pullin.
“Demand for a TCU degree and our best-in-class student experience continues to grow,
and this initiative reflects our deep commitment to ensuring we welcome high-achieving
students from every corner of Texas. We want students to know: If you have the drive
and talent, we have the support.”
The initiative is designed to expand access to the university’s nationally ranked
academic programs, personalized learning environment and vibrant campus life, regardless
of a student’s financial status. In addition to tuition, TCU for Texans offers renewable
support for qualifying students throughout their college journey, with eligibility
reassessed annually based on need.
Key criteria for eligibility include:
- Texas residency
- Pell Grant eligibility
- Family adjusted gross income of $70,000 or less (with reasonable assets)
- Priority given to applicants who complete (1) FAFSA or TASFA and (2) CSS Profile by Nov. 1, 2025
The initiative builds on LEAD ON: Values in Action, a 10-year strategic plan that
calls on TCU to extend its reach and broaden access to the university’s exceptional
academics, student experience and top-tier athletics. Over the past three years, TCU
has piloted this effort and invested in providing full tuition and food and housing
assistance to qualified applicants, enabling hundreds of academically talented in-state
students to become Horned Frogs. Now, with expanded capacity and formalized support,
TCU for Texans will serve as a cornerstone of the university’s investment in student-centered
growth.
“As TCU continues to attract a student body from every state in the nation, we want
Texan families to know they remain a bedrock at TCU,” said Heath Einstein, vice provost
for enrollment management. “Academically talented Texas students can have confidence
that a TCU education is attainable, and we will be there every step of the way to
ensure their success.”
Learn more about TCU for Texans. Read a Q&A and watch a video from the TCU dean of admission.