General Information

What is Flash.Mail?  Flash.Mail is a monthly newsletter published by the Virginia Tech Office of University Scholarships and Financial Aid.  It covers a wide variety of financial aid topics that are pertinent to that particular month.  Flash.Mail subscription is free and can be done by following the information below under Subscription.

October 2009 Flash.mail

In this Issue:

• VT FAFSA Priority Deadline will be March 1, 2010
• December Graduates
• Graduation Date and Hokie SPA
• Direct Parent PLUS Loan Deferment
• Reasonable Academic Progress: Status at the Hokie SPA
• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Noyce Scholarships and Internships
• Fall Census Date
• Education Abroad

Bursar's Corner

• Refunds and Direct Deposit
• Course Request for Spring 2010
• Opt-Out of Receiving Mailed 1098-T Tax Form
• Budget Tuition Plan (BTP) Participants
• Ar your Addresses/Phone Numbers Correct?

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Over 30,000 subscribers read our monthly Flash.Mail.  While, some of the topics are specific to Virginia Tech, a great deal of the information is applicable to the scholarship and financial aid processes and programs across the country.  

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• Current and prospective Virginia Tech students
• Parents and guardians
• Guidance Counselors
• Anyone interested in financial assistance opportunities at Virginia Tech

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