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.