Financial Aid Regulations and Programs
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used
by the College to determine the student's financial need and
serves as the initial application for financial aid. The FAFSA
must be completed to receive any need-based funds from
College, state, or federal sources. The College, through
endowment and annual giving by alumni, friends, and parents,
provides funds for student aid in a variety of forms.When
these funds are considered with those from the federal and
state programs, financial aid to students may reach substantial
proportions. However, it is necessary to qualify for aid within
certain limits and regulations.
In order to be fair to all applicants for financial assistance, the
Financial Aid Office has established regulations governing the
administration of the available funds.
1. Financial aid applications will be considered from new
students after they have been approved for admission.
2. An applicant must file the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid by March 1 to be considered for need-based aid.
3. Financial aid of various types is available to full-time, firsttime
degree-seeking students carrying a minimum of three
units per term. Generally, half-time students who are
candidates for their first baccalaureate degree may apply for
some federal student financial aid programs but are not
eligible for the Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant Program,
the Virginia College Scholarship Assistance Program, or
most College grants and scholarships.
4.To renew financial awards, a recipient of aid should not be
found in violation of College conduct policies and
regulations and must maintain satisfactory academic
progress according to guidelines available from the Financial
Aid Office.
5. Financial assistance is normally based on enrollment for a
full academic year.
6. Financial assistance is available to students regardless of race,
national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, disability, or age.