Grants are awarded exclusively on financial need. Unlike loans, grants do not have to be repaid.

To be eligible for any grants through Virginia Tech, the FAFSA (with correct signatures) must be completed by the March 11 deadline. You will be notified with your Financial Aid Award package if you are eligible to receive any grants.

Virginia Tech offers several types of grants through the Federal Government, the State Government, as well as other organizations.

Federal Grants

• Federal Pell Grant is need-based federal student aid for undergraduate students to which other aid may be added.
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is awarded to undergraduate students according to financial need.
• Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) is a grant created with the Federal Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 and was put into effect July 1, 2006.
• National SMART Grant is another grant created by the Federal Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 and was put into effect July 1, 2006.

State of Virginia Grants

• Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program is a state funded grant program for Virginia residents.
• Commonwealth Grant is a state-funded grant providing assistance to undergraduate Virginia residents.

Other Grants

• Funds for the Future is a grant designed to limit the amount of increase in tuition and fees from year to year.
• Presidential Campus Enrichment Grant is a grant with the intent of increasing multicultural experiences at Virginia Tech.
• Virginia Tech Safety Net
• Virginia Tech Waiver