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Student Scholarships

Scholarships

First Time Freshmen 2024-25 — West Texas Promise

LCU’s West Texas Promise is our promise to first time beginning freshmen that they will receive a minimum of $28,000 over four years and potentially up to $40,000 over four years. The West Texas Promise award amount is determined by high school GPA. Eligible students must apply and be accepted for admission. Students who submit a completed FAFSA and any requested supporting documentation and enroll full-time are eligible for institutional scholarships in addition to LCU’s West Texas Promise. Contact your Admissions Advisor to find out more!

GPAAnnual Award4-Year Award
4.00$10,000$40,000
3.90-3.99$9,000$36,000
3.50-3.89$8,000$32,000
Below 3.5$7,000$28,000

*Based on a recalculated 4-point scale. Student must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress to maintain award.

Scholarship Kickoff: An additional $1,000-$2,000 is possible through LCU’s Scholarship Kickoff in February. There is no GPA requirement to maintain this award which is in addition to West Texas Promise.

LCU Grants and Student Success Scholarships

Grants and scholarships are available to qualified beginning transfer students.

Be sure to submit the required forms early so that your awards can be locked-in as funding levels for some programs are limited.

LCU Grants and Student Success Scholarships
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Qualifying for Grants and Scholarships

  • All grants and scholarship awards are contingent upon unconditional acceptance into LCU.
  • Qualification is based on your cumulative transfer grade point average.
  • You must be enrolled full-time to receive grant or scholarship awards.
  • Grants and scholarship awards are renewable for up to five years as long as you maintain the required full-time enrollment status and cumulative GPA.
  • Student Success Scholarships range from $5,500 to $11,000 per year and increase by $500 each year if you maintain the required GPA and full-time status during the academic year (consecutive fall and spring semesters).
  • Eligibility for awards is reviewed annually.
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Applying for Grants and Scholarships

All applicants must submit the following forms:

For the LCU office of admissions:

  • Completed application for admission
  • A three-year transcript from high school

For the LCU Financial Assistance Office:

  • Financial Assistance Application
  • FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), if seeking to receive grants, loans, and work-study

See if You Qualify for a Variety of Scholarships

You may automatically qualify for LCU Grant Program or Student Success Scholarships.

Transfer Students

Students with cumulative transfer GPA of 3.0 or better are eligible for the Student Success Scholarship

Honors College

Students who score ACT 27/SAT 1280 are eligible for the Honors College and the Honors Scholarships

Various LCU Scholarships
South Plains College Graduate Scholarship

LCU is closing the gap in tuition costs with competing universities, making a private, Christian education affordable for you. As a graduate of South Plains College and a newly enrolled LCU student, you could qualify for up to $16,872 per year in grants and scholarships.

Your SPC associate degree qualifies you for an automatic $6,000 scholarship each year. The associate’s degree must be earned upon separation from SPC. To be eligible for the award, students must be enrolled full-time and must sign a scholarship agreement form. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.50. The scholarship may be combined with other institutionally funded scholarships, except for athletic awards.

Academic scholarships range from $3,000 - $7,000 for a college GPA of 2.5 or higher.

You may also qualify for the need-based Texas Tuition Equalization Grant. This is an estimated $3,872 per year grant awarded to Texas residents attending private colleges. Application is automatic and eligibility is determined through FAFSA.

Federal and State Grant Opportunities

Federal Pell Grant

This grant is only available to undergraduate students. The award amount is determined by the federal government and is based upon the information reported on the FAFSA. The federal government has limited the number of semesters for which you may receive a Pell Grant. 

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant

This grant is only available to undergraduate students. The award amount is determined by the student's financial need and the availability of the funds at the school.

Texas Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG)

This state funded need-based grant is available to undergraduate students who are Texas residents. The award amount is determined by the student's financial need and the availability of the funds at the school. Students receiving athletic scholarships or students enrolled in a theological degree program are not eligible for this grant.

GrantMax Per Year
Pell Grant (need-based)$7,395
SEOG (need-based)$1,000
TEG (must be Texas resident)$3,872
 
Questions? We're here to walk with you!

Contact Us: Financial Assistance Office

806.720.7176
Financial.Assist@LCU.edu