Lubbock Chronicle Staff
Texas Tech, Texas A&M, the University of Texas at Austin, the University of Houston, the University of North Texas and other state-supported public universities that charge designated tuition must set aside part of that money for financial aid. State law also requires the universities to tell affected students how much of their tuition was set aside. The notice explains where part of the tuition payment goes and requires no separate payment. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board | Texas A&M System audit
How the state rule works
Universities must set aside at least 15% of the portion of designated tuition above $46 per semester credit hour for Texas resident undergraduate and graduate students. The money helps students with demonstrated financial need through programs such as grants, scholarships and work-study. The amount varies with the tuition rate, the student’s original enrollment hours and the percentage the university sets aside.
How universities notify students
UT Austin says it sets aside 15% and emails students after the 20th class day in fall and spring. The University of North Texas emails students their individual amount each semester, and the University of Houston sends notices to students’ university email accounts. UT Austin | North Texas | Houston
What it looks like at Texas Tech
Texas Tech lists a base designated tuition rate of $213 per credit hour for 2026–27. For a Texas resident taking 12 credit hours, that base rate would yield a $300.60 set-aside at the state minimum. Students who want to check the calculation on their own notice can call Texas Tech Student Business Services at 806-742-3272. Texas Tech tuition rates
