University Scholarships and Financial Aid
Notices
Education Abroad: Looking to participate in Education Abroad next semester? Find out how education abroad affects your financial aid on our Education Abroad page.
Resigning or withdrawing from the university? See how this affects your financial aid on our Resignation and Withdrawals page.
Cost of Attendance Appeals Deadline: For students attending both Fall and Spring terms Cost of Attendance appeals must be submitted by April 1, 2010. More information can be found on our Cost of Attendance Appeals page.
Reconsideration Appeals Deadline: For students attending both Fall and Spring terms Financial Aid Reconsideration appeals must be submitted no later than April 1, 2010 to have your financial aid award package reconsidered. Read about the requirements and documentation needed to submit this appeal on our Financial Aid Reconsideration Appeal page.
- Start by learning about the basic FAFSA Process
- How does the Expected Family Contribution affect my financial aid?
- Can I claim myself as an Independent Student?
- What is a Personal Identification Number and why do I need one?
- What should I do with the Student Aid Report when I receive it?
Use our Financial Aid Estimator to help you estimate your eligibility.
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You do not have to wait for an admissions' decision before starting to apply for Financial Aid.
To apply for financial aid at Virginia Tech follow the steps below:
- Obtain a Personal Identification Number
- Complete the FAFSA online by the priority deadline - March 1
- Complete the General Scholarship Application by the priority deadline - March 1
- Research other Scholarship Opportunities
Mark you calendars! The FAFSA application process for the 2010-2011 Academic Year begins January 1, 2010.
More steps in Applying for Financial Aid
Links to the Hokie SPA or Hokie SPA Guest Access
- What is the Hokie SPA and what is the Hokie SPA Guest Access?
Make sure your financial aid is received without delay by following the steps below.
- Review your Financial Aid Award Package.
- Complete the Entrance Interview and Master Promissory Note for any loan offers you would like to accept.
- Maintain full time student status.
More steps in Receiving Financial Aid
New Priority Deadline
The 2010-2011 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be available after January 1st 2010. Virginia Tech’s priority deadline for the 2010-2011 aid year is March 1, 2010. This is a change from previous years when the deadline was March 11th. The priority deadline allows students to be considered for the most financial aid. Please remember that if the student and/or parent tax returns are not completed, the FAFSA can be filed with estimated income numbers in order to meet the priority deadline. After the tax returns have been filed, the income numbers must be updated on the FAFSA.
Contact Information
200 Student Services Building
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Email: finaid@vt.edu
Ph: (540) 231-5179 | Fax: (540) 231-9139
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed for all University recognized holidays.
Federal School Code: 003754