Lubbock Christian University

Need-based scholarship that guarantees tuition and fees

Increasing affordability and access to Christian Higher Education

You may be eligible to receive
FULL TUITION
to attend LCU!

In an effort to increase affordability and access to Christian higher education, Lubbock Christian University has implemented a plan to guarantee 100% of the cost of tuition and mandatory fees to new entering first year students who are Texas residents and are full Pell Grant eligible.

Eligible students must apply, be accepted for admission, and have a complete financial aid file to be considered for the LCU Guarantee. To meet eligibility requirements, students must enroll full-time and live on campus. The LCU Guarantee will be paid by a combination of federal, state, and institutional funds. Examples of these funds include, but are not limited to: Pell Grant, TEG, SEOG, scholarships etc.

The LCU Guarantee makes Lubbock Christian University the most affordable and accessible Christian university in the state of Texas.

Seeing what you qualify for is easy! Complete these simple steps:

1. Complete and Submit FAFSA to LCU

LCU code 003586

2. Submit Application for Admission

3. Submit your high school transcript

send to Transcripts@LCU.edu 

LCU Guarantee Requirements

  • Must be an entering freshman.
  • Must be eligible to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
  • Must be a Texas resident.
  • Must be full Pell Grant eligible.
  • Must enroll full-time (at least 12 hours) in consecutive Fall and Spring semesters.
  • Must apply, be accepted for admission and have a COMPLETE financial aid file prior to August 1 of the academic year in which you submit your FAFSA. 
  • Must live on campus.

Not Eligible for the LCU Guarantee? You could still qualify for the 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 yearsand potentially up to $40,000 over four years—see how much you qualify for!

  West Texas Promise

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Once the student submits a COMPLETE financial aid file, the Financial Assistance Office will identify all eligible students.

The Financial Assistance Office will identify all eligible students. Eligible students must complete the FAFSA and any requested supporting documentation each academic year and meet eligibility requirements.

Yes. Students must meet the institution’s satisfactory academic progress (SAP) requirements.

Yes. The LCU Guarantee is paid by a combination of federal, state, and institutional funds. Examples of these funds include but are not limited to: Pell Grant, TEG, SEOG, scholarships, etc.

No. To qualify for the LCU Guarantee, students must be eligible to complete a FAFSA and be a resident of the state of Texas. While prospective international students do not meet eligibility requirements for the LCU Guarantee, they are eligible for other forms of institutional aid, such as LCU’s West Texas Promise.