Financial Aid Regulations and Programs
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used by the
College to determine the students 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, first
time degree-seeking students carrying a minimum of three units per
term. |
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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. |
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