Student Programs
Student Alumni Association (SAA)

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What is the Student Alumni Association?
SAA began in an effort to help students connect with the association and alumni before they actually graduate. SAA is about cultivating traditions, creating memories and getting involved at Texas Tech. Remember, your SAA membership is just the beginning of a lifelong relationship with the Texas Tech Alumni Association and Texas Tech University.

Why you should join SAA?
Texas Tech students no longer have to wait for graduation to become involved with the Alumni Association. It's now time for you to start receiving all the benefits of membership in the Student Alumni Association. The SAA provides you the opportunity to network with Texas Tech alumni as well as fellow students. There's no time like right now to discover what the SAA can do for you.

Benefits of Being an SAA Member

• Bi-monthly issues of the SAA e-newsletter containing the latest news and events from Texas Tech and the community of Lubbock
• Invitations to Student Alumni Association exclusive events, including:
  • Dinner With 10 Red Raiders 
  • Carol of Lights Pre-Lighting Festival
  • SAA Meetings (free food & drinks) 
• Membership cards and car decals
• Opportunity to participate in service-related events
• 10 percent discount on Texas Tech merchandise purchased through our gift shop, Tech Traditions (located in the Merket Alumni Center - 17th & University) 
• Networking opportunities with Texas Tech alumni
• Invitations to meetings and events
• Travel opportunities at discounted rates
• Purchase life and health insurance at group rates
• Receive rental car discount cards from Avis and Hertz
• Social events sponsored by the Texas Tech Alumni Association
• SAA T-shirt (pick up your T-shirt at the Merket Alumni Center - 17th & University) 
• Access to the Texas Tech Federal Credit Union services
• Access to pregame parties at the Frazier Alumni Pavilion

• More than 600 academic scholarships
• Partial funding for Red Raider Camp in Junction, Texas
• Aid for faculty enrichment
• Endowed professorships
• New faculty awards
• Top Techsan Awards for staff members
• Sponsorship of the summer high school counselor's conference
• Strong financial support of recruiting efforts for the university
• Graduation lapel pins given to every graduate at commencement ceremonies
• Highest-ranking graduate awards honoring the highest ranking graduates for each academic college
• Student Alumni Association Board to help maintain relationships between students and alumni

* One-time gift
Membership contributions are tax-deductible

Why others join SAA
"Being a member as a student was a valubable experience both then and now. My membership connected me with great resources not only on campus but among Tech alumni all over the country."
- Blayne Beal '99, Lubbock

"Being a member of the association as a student is a great way to bridge the gap between campus life and career opportunities with other Tech graduates in the 'real world.'"
- Jay Killough '00, Lubbock

"Being involved as a student member was a great way to get involved with the university and proved to be an invaluable resource when it came to networking and finding a job after graduation."
- Neal Quon '00, Long Branch, N.J.

"Joining the association as a student is giving yourself the gift of opportunity, and giving your university your loyalty and support."
- Sheri Donnell '01, Odessa

"Being a student member has shown me how our alumni really help the university in so many positive ways."
- Beth Adams '03, Arlington

"SAA gives students the opportunity not only to interact with other students, but most importantly with alumni. SAA can open many doors for career oriented students"
- Isaac Albarado '04, Ballinger

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