<p>Does TCU offer transfers merit/financial aid comparable to the aid packages of incoming freshmen? I have heard from people that many schools do not give transfers as much aid as incoming freshmen. Also do they offer financial assistance to students who do not receive parent support for college?</p>
<p>TCU gives the same amount of money to transfer students as they do first timers per year, but only for 2-3 years so the total amount would be less. The initial requirements are a little different for transfers obviously. I think for hs students its 3.0 gpa and like a 1200 SAT to be eligible for merit aid while transfers are required 3.25. They both still need the letters of rec and all of that.
TCU also gives alot of financial assistance to those that need it. In fall 2010, the average financial aid package was $19,821 which is about half the tuition. If you fill out the fafsa and contact the financial aid office at TCU, they should be able to help alot. Unless you are making over 100k/year you have a good chance at getting alot of money off.</p>