Students are TCU's most precious resource. The cost of an outstanding education is high, but TCU makes people the priority by keeping the University's doors open to the most talented and deserving applicants. This is achieved by offering a variety of means of financial support.

Need-based Scholarships
Educational affordability is a crucial issue at both private and public universities across the nation. With the annual cost of a TCU education at more than $40,000, TCU must increase resources for NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS that will keep the University's doors open to the most deserving students, regardless of family income.

Chancellor's Scholars
TCU is at its best when educating high-achievers with significant leadership potential. CHANCELLOR'S SCHOLARS epitomize this ideal and are rewarded with full-tuition scholarships. In addition to attracting students who can especially benefit from a TCU education, increasing the number of Chancellor's Scholars will help to raise the University's academic profile.

Community Scholars
The COMMUNITY SCHOLARS program targets local, predominantly minority high schools with scholarships for academically qualified students of color. The program covers the total cost of a TCU education. Since the first class enrolled in 2000, some 100 Community Scholars have enriched not only their own lives, but also the University as a whole. The program has enhanced recruitment, retention and campus diversity and increased the impact of TCU graduates upon the community.

Other Merit-Based Scholarships the competition for merit scholarships is fierce because they based on student performance, not financial status. ACADEMIC MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS are awarded on the basis of class rank, SAT/ACT scores and high school grade-point-average, while PERFORMANCE/TALENT SCHOLARSHIPS are awarded to students who are exceptionally accomplished in areas such as music.

Athletic Scholarships
ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS — which completely underwrite tuition, fees, books, and room and board — provide key support for the ethical and winning Horned Frog athletic program. In addition to providing annual scholarships, donors may wish to endow a specific position on an athletic team.

Graduate Fellowships and Assistantships
GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS AND ASSISTANTSHIPS are vital in strengthening master's and doctoral programs and in enhancing the University's reputation. Fellowships provide tuition support for study at the graduate level as well as a stipend. Graduate assistantships provide tuition assistance and stipends, and also involve research or teaching responsibilities or other work within an academic department.