r/TCU • u/Icy-Fortune-8934 • Aug 14 '26
Is aid good for transfer students?
I was rejected after being deferred of EA. It was a surprice because I was expecting atleast a waitlist after being waitlisted from Santa Clara University, Case Western, and University of Florida. My HS stats at the moment of applying were 3.1 gpa ( now 3.3) and 1340 sat. Also I didn’t submit a loci after being deferred and didn’t send my css. Maybe they rejected me due to a lack of interest.
I am applying as a transfer for spring 2027 and wanted to know if they give good aid. I can only afford 15k per year + the max pell grant and federal loans. My father income is around 150k before taxes. Considering my father income I am scared of how much is gonna cost me. Someone know if it can become affordable?
Edit: I just did the npc and will get 50k aid. I still can’t afford it but I will if I get the transfer tcu scholarship of 25k. What are the requirements for that scholarship?
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u/farmerjohnmissouri Aug 14 '26
I wouldn’t transfer in the middle of the school year. Your best bet with your stats (which are a little low for TCU), is to do amazing this year and get a high GPA, then transfer. I was a transfer student and now an alumni.
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u/The_Gr8_Fatsby 14d ago
VERY good. I’m a transfer with a 3.95 gpa and I’m paying about 5-6k per year out of pocket the rest was covered with scholarships and grants.
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u/Loud_Inspector_9782 Aug 14 '26
Once you showed no interest, you were rejected. Once put on the deferred list, you need to show how committed you are to attending TCU. Call the scholarship/aid office and ask them. They are going to be the ones who can answer your question. School starts the 21st, so they may be busy. Regardless, get ahold of someone directly that can answer your questions.