91制片厂 use the results of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine student aid eligibility. You can learn more about the FAFSA application in Applying for Financial Aid. 91制片厂 does also utilize the Virginia Alternative State Aid Application (VASA) for eligible Virginia residents. You can learn more about VASA on the website.
Applications are reviewed and processed based on receipt by 91制片厂's priority
deadline. Your completed FAFSA must be received by our priority deadline of March
1 to be considered for both grant programs and the 91制片厂 Tuition Promise program. We will continue to review FAFSAs received after March 1 for grant programs
as funding allows.
91制片厂 offers many forms of Financial Aid. See the list below for more
information on the different types.
Grants are need-based gift aid that does not have to be repaid.
A student's eligibility for grant funds is determined by demonstrated need which is ed on their EFC/SAI which is calculated when a FAFSA is completed. In order to be considered for all grant programs a student must complete their FAFSA and all requested documents by the priority deadline of March 1st.
Effective for the 2024-2025 academic year, as a part of the FAFSA Simplification Act, the EFC will be replaced by the Student Aid Index or SAI. The SAI will be utilized to help determine student eligibility for all grant programs.
Federal Pell Grant
The Pell Grant is a subsidy grant provided by the federal government. It is need
based and awarded based on the family's Expected Family Contribution (EFC) or Student
Aid Index (SAI) as determined by the FAFSA. Pell grants are awarded to undergraduate
students who do not have a bachelor's degree. Pell Grant aid will vary based on a
student's EFC and enrollment status (derived from number of credit hours a student
is enrolled in each semester).
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant is a Federal grant program
for students with exceptional demonstrated need. Students must be Pell Grant eligible
and seeking their first Bachelor's degree to be considered for SEOG.
Students seeking consideration for this grant must submit their FAFSA application and any requested financial aid documents, before the priority deadline date. This must be completed each aid award year.
Federal TEACH Grant
The federal grant program for students who intend to teach in a public or private
elementary or secondary school, that serves students from low-income families in a
high need field. The grant is awarded to students who apply and meet the defined
program requirements. If you are awarded a TEACH Grant and change majors or do not complete the service
requirements, the grant will become a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan and subject
to all standard repayment obligations.
The Federal Teach Grant program is a grant program which provides up to $4,000 per year to students (regardless of income or need who are completing or plan to complete course work needed to begin a career in teaching and who intend to teach in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves students from low income families in a high need teaching field. The grant is awarded to students who apply and meet the defined program requirements.
If you are awarded the Federal TEACH Grant and change majors or do not complete the service requirements, the grant will become a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan and subject to all standard repayment obligations. The obligation must be completed within eight years of completing your program.
Full TEACH grant program details can be found on the .
91制片厂's Teach Grant Eligibility Requirements
Teach Grant Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Apply for Admission to a TEACH Grant Eligible Program?
Information may be obtained from the 91制片厂's Office of Field Experience.
How Do I Apply for a TEACH Grant?
First, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Renewal FAFSA. After your FAFSA is processed, RU will review the results and request additional information, if necessary. You must also complete the RU Teach Grant Application. The Financial Aid Office will send your name to RU's College of Education and Human Development Education Department to confirm your program eligibility. Upon completion of your financial aid application and confirmation of your acceptance into an eligible program, we will send an email to you directing you to OneCampus to accept the award. Upon acceptance, the RU Financial Aid Office will email instructions to you to complete your TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve.
What happens if I change majors / concentrations or do not fulfill the requirements of the service agreement?
If you change majors or concentrations to one that is not an approved TEACH Grant field, you have not fulfilled the provisions of the TEACH Grant Agreement to Service.
Students that do not fulfill the requirements of the agreements will have all TEACH Grant awards converted to Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans that you must repay, with interest charged from the date of the TEACH Grant Disbursement. Information about Direct Loans may be found on the federal website or on our financial aid website.
You will be obligated to teach full-time in a high need field at a school or educational service agency that serves low-income students and low income school for at least 4 years for each program that you receive TEACH Grant funds to complete. Students who receive two years of the TEACH Grant ($8,000) and who do not complete the stipulations of the agreement will have their Teach Grant become a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan. For example, a student with an $8,000 TEACH Grant who has not fulfilled the requirements of the service contract within eight years after they leave school would have a loan that totals more than $18,000 (with accrued interest). This would be in addition to all other Direct Loans that the student had acquired.
For full repayment obligations review the information on the .
If you think that you may not meet the service obligations you can review the total amount of TEACH Grant that will convert to a loan using the .
Other Important Information:
To see the "" search the information on this U.S. Department of Education site.
Virginia Commonwealth Award
The Virginia Commonwealth Award is a state funded grant program for undergraduate
(at state supported Virginia institutions) Virginia residents who demonstrate financial
need.
Students seeking consideration for this grant must submit their FAFSA application and any requested financial aid documents, before the priority deadline date. This must be completed each aid award year.
Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program (VGAP)
The Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program is a state funded need based grant program, for dependent students who are Virginia residents and meet the following criteria:
VGAP may be renewed for up three years if the student continues to meet the following renewal criteria:
Students seeking consideration for this grant must submit their FAFSA application and any requested financial aid documents, before the priority deadline date. This must be completed each aid award year.
Virginia Transfer Grant (VTG)
The Virginia Two-Year College Transfer Grant Program is a need-based grant program for transfer students who have earned an Associate degree at a Virginia community college and graduated with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
VA Transfer Grant applicant review cannot take place until after 91制片厂's census date each semester.
Highlander Grant
An institution funded grant program that began in Fall 2004 is awarded to students who have exceptional financial need and meet the priority application deadline each year.
Scholarships are gift aid that does not require repayment and are generally based on merit.
91制片厂 is committed to supporting students through a variety of scholarship programs. We encourage you to review the programs below to learn more about scholarship opportunities and renewal criteria.
New freshman applicants who apply by Feb. 1 and transfer applicants who apply by March 1 are automatically considered for institutional merit-based scholarships. No additional application is required to be considered.
The 91制片厂 Excellence Scholarship is awarded to incoming freshman students.
Virginia residents and students who qualify for in-state tuition may qualify for a 91制片厂 Excellence Scholarship award up to $4,000. Out-of-state students may qualify for a 91制片厂 Excellence Scholarship award up to $8,000.
Recipients of this scholarship may renew the scholarship for up to eight consecutive semesters as long as renewal criteria outlined below is met.
As a scholarship recipient, you are encouraged to enroll in at least 15 credit hours per semester and are required to complete at least 12 credit hours each semester. Students who fall below 12 credit hours at any time will have their scholarship revoked.
The 91制片厂 Excellence Scholarship will be applied toward the cost of tuition and mandatory fees.
To accept a 91制片厂 Excellence Scholarship, please confirm your attendance as outlined in your letter of admission by May 1. Confirmation of attendance reserves your scholarship.
Recipients of the 91制片厂 Excellence Scholarship may renew the scholarship for up to eight consecutive semesters.
At the end of the first academic year, and for each semester thereafter, you must achieve a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale to be eligible for renewal of the 91制片厂 Excellence Scholarship. Additionally, you must remain in good judicial standing to be eligible for scholarship renewal.
The Wayfinder Scholarship is awarded to incoming freshman and transfer students.
Virginia residents and students who qualify for in-state tuition may qualify for a Wayfinder Scholarship award ranging from $1,000 - $2,000. Out-of-state students may qualify for a Wayfinder Scholarship award up to $8,000.
Recipients of this scholarship who enter as new freshmen applicants may renew the scholarship for up to eight consecutive semesters. Recipients of this scholarship who enter as transfer students may renew the scholarship for up to four consecutive semesters. Renewal criteria outlined below must be met in order for the scholarship to be renewed.
As a scholarship recipient, you are encouraged to enroll in at least 15 credit hours per semester and are required to complete at least 12 credit hours each semester. Students who fall below 12 credit hours at any time will have their scholarship revoked.
The Wayfinder Scholarship will be applied toward the cost of tuition and mandatory fees.
To accept a Wayfinder Scholarship, please confirm your attendance as outlined in your letter of admission. Confirmation of attendance reserves your scholarship.
New freshman students should confirm enrollment by May 1.
Incoming transfer students should confirm enrollment by June 1.
Recipients of the Wayfinder Scholarship who enter as new freshmen applicants may renew the scholarship for up to eight consecutive semesters. Recipients of this scholarship who enter as transfer students may renew the scholarship for up to four consecutive semesters.
At the end of the first academic year, and for each semester thereafter, you must achieve a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale to be eligible for renewal of the Wayfinder Scholarship. Additionally, you must remain in good judicial standing to be eligible for scholarship renewal.
The Compass Scholarship is awarded to incoming freshman and transfer students.
Virginia residents and students who qualify for in-state tuition may qualify for a Compass Scholarship award up to $1,000. Out-of-state students may qualify for a Compass Scholarship award up to $7,000
Recipients of this scholarship who enter as new freshmen applicants may renew the scholarship for up to eight consecutive semesters. Recipients of this scholarship who enter as transfer students may renew the scholarship for up to four consecutive semesters. Renewal criteria outlined below must be met in order for the scholarship to be renewed.
As a scholarship recipient, you are encouraged to enroll in at least 15 credit hours per semester and are required to complete at least 12 credit hours each semester. Students who fall below 12 credit hours at any time will have their scholarship revoked.
The Compass Scholarship will be applied toward the cost of tuition and mandatory fees.
To accept a Compass Scholarship, please confirm your attendance as outlined in your letter of admission. Confirmation of attendance reserves your scholarship.
New freshman students should confirm enrollment by May 1.
Incoming transfer students should confirm enrollment by June 1.
Recipients of the Compass Scholarship who enter as new freshmen applicants may renew the scholarship for up to eight consecutive semesters. Recipients of this scholarship who enter as transfer students may renew the scholarship for up to four consecutive semesters.
At the end of the first academic year, and for each semester thereafter, you must achieve a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale to be eligible for renewal of the Compass Scholarship. Additionally, you must remain in good judicial standing to be eligible for scholarship renewal.
Transfer students that maintained excellent academic standards on all attempted college courses will be considered for the Transfer Excellence Scholarship. To be considered for the Transfer Excellence Scholarship, all completed application materials must be received by the Admissions Office by March 1.
Award amounts for Virginia residents and students who qualify for in-state tuition range from $1,000 - $2,000 per academic year. Amounts for out-of-state-students range from $7,000 - $10,000 per academic year.
These scholarships can be renewed for up to four consecutive semesters if the student continues to meet the renewal criteria outlined below.
As a scholarship recipient, you are encouraged to enroll in at least 15 credit hours per semester and are required to complete at least 12 credit hours each semester. Students who fall below 12 credit hours at any time will have their scholarship revoked.
The Transfer Excellence Scholarship will be applied toward the cost of tuition and mandatory fees.
To accept a Transfer Excellence scholarship, please confirm your attendance as outlined in your letter of admission. Confirmation of attendance reserves your scholarship. Please confirm your attendance as soon as possible but no later than June 1.
The Transfer Excellence Scholarship can be renewed for up to four consecutive semesters.
At the end of the first academic year, and for each semester thereafter, you must achieve a cumulative grade point average of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale to be eligible for renewal of the Transfer Excellence Scholarship. Additionally, you must remain in good judicial standing to be eligible for scholarship renewal.
Transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa and maintained high academic success during their college work will be considered for this scholarship. To be considered for the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship, all completed application materials must be received by the Admissions Office by March 1.
The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is $3,000 per academic year for Virginia residents and students who qualify for in-state tuition. These scholarships can be renewed for up to four consecutive semesters if the student continues to meet the renewal criteria outlined below.
As a scholarship recipient, you are encouraged to enroll in at least 15 credit hours per semester and are required to complete at least 12 credit hours each semester. Students who fall below 12 credit hours at any time will have their scholarship revoked.
The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship will be applied toward the cost of tuition and mandatory fees.
To accept a Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship, please confirm your attendance as outlined in your letter of admission. Confirmation of attendance reserves your scholarship. Please confirm your attendance as soon as possible but no later than June 1.
The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship can be renewed for up to four consecutive semesters.
At the end of the first academic year, and for each semester thereafter, you must achieve a cumulative grade point average of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale to be eligible for renewal of the Transfer Excellence Scholarship. Additionally, you must remain in good judicial standing to be eligible for scholarship renewal.
The Highlander Distinction Program (awarded Fall 2020 鈥� Spring 2026) includes scholarships for Virginia residents and students who qualify for in-state tuition ranging from $2,500 - $4,000 and award amounts for out-of-state students ranging from $6,000 - $10,000.
Recipients of this scholarship who enter as new freshmen applicants may renew the scholarship for up to eight consecutive semesters. Recipients of this scholarship who enter as transfer students may renew the scholarship for up to four consecutive semesters. Renewal criteria outlined below must be met in order for the scholarship to be renewed.
As a scholarship recipient, you are encouraged to enroll in at least 15 credit hours per semester and are required to complete at least 12 credit hours each semester. Students who fall below 12 credit hours at any time will have their scholarship revoked.
The Highlander Distinction Scholarship will be applied toward the cost of tuition and mandatory fees.
Recipients of this scholarship who enter as new freshmen applicants may renew the scholarship for up to eight consecutive semesters. Recipients of this scholarship who enter as transfer students may renew the scholarship for up to four consecutive semesters.
At the end of the first academic year, and for each semester thereafter, you must achieve a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale to be eligible for renewal of the Highlander Distinction Scholarship. Additionally, you must remain in good judicial standing to be eligible for scholarship renewal.
The Highlander Heroes Scholarship is a four-year renewable scholarship program designed to make your 91制片厂 education more affordable. The program was awarded to new freshmen students who started at 91制片厂 Carilion in the Fall 2021 - Fall 2023. These scholarships can be renewed for up to eight consecutive semesters if the student continues to meet the renewal criteria outlined below.
As a scholarship recipient, you are encouraged to enroll in at least 15 credit hours per semester and are required to complete at least 12 credit hours each semester. Students who fall below 12 credit hours at any time will have their scholarship revoked.
The Highlander Heroes Scholarship will be applied toward the cost of tuition and mandatory fees.
The Highlander Heroes Scholarship can be renewed for up to eight consecutive semesters.
At the end of the first academic year, and for each semester thereafter, you must achieve a cumulative grade point average of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale to be eligible for renewal of the Highlander Heroes Scholarship. Additionally, you must remain in good judicial standing to be eligible for scholarship renewal.
Scholarships are gift that that does not require repayment and are generally based on merit. Scholarships can be awarded by various organizations and agencies.
91制片厂 is committed to supporting students through a variety of scholarship programs. We encourage you to review the programs below to learn more about scholarship opportunities as a 91制片厂 student.
New freshman and transfer applicants who apply by the regular application deadline are automatically considered for Institutional scholarships. The regular admission application deadline for freshman is February 1 and the regular admission application deadline for transfer students is March 1. No additional application is required to be considered.
The 91制片厂 Foundation has over $3.2 million in donor-funded scholarships to award to undergraduate and graduate students each academic year!
The opens on November 1. For the most consideration, current students (and incoming students who have been accepted and claimed their accounts) should apply by the priority deadline of February 5. Additional scholarships may be awarded after the priority deadline as funding is available.
The application process is competitive. Students should apply each year to be awarded or renewed. To have their scholarship renewed, students must continue to be eligible based on the scholarship criteria. Eligibility varies for each scholarship 鈥� major, merit, financial need and leadership experience may be considered. Additional requirements could include completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), writing essays and/or including references.
To learn more about Foundation donor-funded scholarships and the application process, visit www.radford.edu/foundation-scholarships.
Many organizations provide scholarships for students such as The Lion's Club, Kiwana's Club, Rotary Clubs, Fraternal Organizations, etc. Students should inquire directly with those individual places for scholarship information.
Students applying to 91制片厂 should talk with school and career counselors to learn more about scholarship opportunities offered at their high school.
In addition, review scholarship opportunities below that other 91制片厂 students have received from outside organizations to help fund their education.
One of the questions a financial aid counselor hears most frequently is, "How do I apply for scholarships?" Here is our answer! This list of resource opportunities can give you a jump start to finding scholarships that you are eligible to apply for. These are scholarship programs that are in no way affiliated with 91制片厂, but are opportunities that these organizations would like for us to make known to the student population. If you have any questions about the scholarship program please contact the organization awarding the scholarship.
General Scholarships
| Program | Description | Required Application |
| Abbott & Fenner Scholarship | Abbott & Fenner are committed to continuing our efforts at helping those who have the desire and ambition to succeed. Anyone studying at a post secondary school and is between the ages of 16-30 is encouraged to apply. | |
| AES Engineering Scholarship | Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility. | |
| Community Foundation of the New River Valley Scholarships | The CFNRV manages 50+ different scholarship funds. Students from or living in the New River Valley (the counties of Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, and Pulaski as well as the city of 91制片厂) are eligible to apply. | |
| Virginia Credit Union Scholarship Program | Each year Virginia Credit Union recognizes outstanding student members of all ages through its scholarship program. |
Communication Scholarship
| Program | Description | Required Application |
| American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation | Scholarships for students in Speech-Language-Hearing programs |
Computer Science Scholarship
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AFCEA Educational Foundation |
This scholarship is for ROTC students majoring in electronics, computer science, physics, or mathematics at accredited degree-granting four-year colleges or universities in the US. Candidates must be enrolled full time as sophomores or juniors at the time of application. |
Education Scholarships
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Southside Virginia Tobacco Teacher Scholarship/ Loan Program |
Promote economic growth and development in Virginia's Southside and Southwest regions by attracting and retaining modern businesses, through methods designed to increase the skill levels of the regions' labor pools. This objective is reached through a competitive grant program and regional scholarships. |
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Virginia Teaching Scholarship Loan Program |
This program provides assistance to full-time students enrolled at a participating Virginia institution in an approved teacher preparation program for special education, chemistry, physics, earth and space science, foreign languages, or technology education. Minority students may be enrolled in any content area and male students may be enrolled in any approved elementary or middle schoolteacher preparation program. The institutions nominate juniors and seniors who have at least a 2.7 grade point average for final selection by the Virginia Department of Education. For more information, students should contact the Director of the Education Department at Participating Colleges or Universities in Virginia. |
Nursing Scholarships
| Program | Description | Required Application |
| VA Department of Health Nursing Scholarship Program | Nursing scholarship programs administered by the Virginia Department of Health. |
Online Scholarship Searches
| Resource | Description | Website |
| College Board | Hosted by the same company that host's the SAT and provides one of the most comprehensive college search engines, this scholarship search will review up to 2,300 sources of available funding to find your best opportunities. | |
| Fastweb | A free scholarship search solution that uses profile information to search the database and provide you with scholarship opportunities | |
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Scholarships.com
Scholarship America |
A free scholarship search engine that uses profile information to search their database of 2.7 million scholarship opportunities to provide you with numerous scholarship opportunities. A free scholarship search engine for scholarship programs and foundations across the United States of America |
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Scholarships for Special Interest Groups
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Required Application |
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Dolphin Scholarship Foundation |
Scholarship opportunities for children/step-children, unmarried, under the age of 24 at the time of the deadline of Navy Submariners, Navy members who have served in submarine support activities |
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Orphan Foundation of America |
The Orphan Foundation of America (OFA) is one of the country鈥檚 leading advocates for older foster youth. It awards well over $1 million annually in scholarships to students in post-secondary programs nationwide. |
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Army Emergency Relief Fund |
AER funds are made available to commanders having AER Sections to provide emergency financial assistance to soldiers - active & retired - and their dependents when there is a valid need. |
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Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund |
FEEA is a private, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt corporation which provides educational benefits and emergency assistance exclusively to all civilian federal and postal employees and their dependent family members. |
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Scholarships for Military Children |
The Scholarships for Military Children Program was created to recognize the contributions of military families to the readiness of the fighting force and to celebrate the role of the commissary in the military family community. |
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Hispanic Scholarship Fund |
Recipients must be US citizen or permanent resident of Hispanic background residing in the fifty states or Puerto Rico, starting as a college freshman, sophomore, junior or senior by Fall 2008, enrolled (or in the process of enrolling) as a Full-time undergraduate student (minimum 12 credits per semester), applying to or enrolled in an accredited college or university in the fifty states or Puerto Rico, and in good academic standing with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. |
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Seabee Memorial Scholarship Organization |
Eligibility: Sons, daughters, step-children and grandchildren of Regular, Reserve, Retired or deceased officers or enlisted members who have served or who are now serving with the Naval Construction Force (Seabees) or Navy Civil Engineer Corps, or who have served, but have since been honorably discharged. Scholarships are for four year bachelor 鈥檚 degrees, and are not available for part-time or graduate study. |
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Tylenol Scholarship |
Healthcare isn't just a career鈥搃t's a calling. Practitioners must dedicate their entire professional lives to helping others stay well. Tylenol believes this selflessness should be rewarded. That's why we have awarded $250,000 in scholarships to students pursuing careers in healthcare. |
Loans are funds that must be repaid by the student, or parent (Parent PLUS Loan). Loans help students defer the costs of their education until after graduation or when they are no longer enrolled at least half time.
The information provided below will provide a brief introduction of each loan program that 91制片厂 processes for students.
The Department of Education provides an excellent resource for comparing Federal and Private Loans which may assist with making decisions about funding your education.
The Federal Direct Loan Program is a long-term repayable educational loan that offers low interest rates. It is the Department of Education's major form of self-help aid. Repayment is deferred until you graduate, withdraw, or drop below half-time status (does not include summer sessions). This loan program offers funds to students regardless of family income level. Federal Direct Loans are either subsidized or unsubsidized. The results of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) determine which type of loan you are eligible for.
You can find more information regarding this loan program, on the .
Here are some commonly asked questions about Federal Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loans -
The Federal Parent PLUS Loan program allows parents of a dependent undergraduate student to borrow funds to assist in funding the student's educational expenses. The is a credit based loan. A parent must complete the online application at . In order for a Parent PLUS Loan application to be certified, the student must have a FAFSA on file with 91制片厂.
Each aid award year, this loan is utilized, the parent borrower will need to complete a and (loan agreement). To do this they (the parent borrower) will need to log at , with their FSA ID.
*If the MPN is completed under the student's FSA ID, it cannot be processed.
The Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan is for graduate/professional students who need additional assistance with paying educational expenses. Students are not eligible to borrow from a , unless Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized loan limits for the academic year are exhausted. The Direct Graduate PLUS Loan is a credit based loan.
Each aid award year, this loan is utilized, the graduate student will need to complete a .
If a graduate student is utilizing a Graduate PLUS Loan for the first time, they will also need to complete their (loan agreement) by visiting .
The Nursing Student Loan Program is a need-based loan fund available to undergraduate students accepted into the Nursing Program and enrolled in at least a half-time basis. An NSL recipient must demonstrate exceptional need, via their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA庐). This federal program provides long-term, low-interest loans to help meet the costs of a nursing education for needy students.
This student loan has a 5% interest rate. Which will begin accruing after the repayment period of 9 months. The loan will not enter repayment until a student graduates or experiences a break in at least part-time enrollment (6 credit hours, undergraduate students).
This loan is awarded (automatically) by the Financial Aid Office, to students who meet the above eligibility requirements. Typically, this occurs close the approach of the academic year. There is no application for this loan.
Here are some commonly asked questions regarding the Nursing Student Loan:
Private Student Loans provide a source of funding to finance the costs of a student鈥檚 education not covered by other forms of financial aid.
Private Loan programs require an established credit history or a co-signer. These loans are subject to higher interest rates than the federal loan programs offered by the Financial Aid Office. Students considering ways to finance their education, should first apply for financial aid through 91制片厂. Students who do not receive sufficient funding for the cost of attendance should then consider alternative financing.
Students who are interested in applying for a Private Student Loan should research information provided by various lending institutions. Private Loan applications must be submitted directly to the lender. This typically occurs through an online application. A student will be required to submit several self-certification forms and disclosure statements and agreements throughout the loan application process. They will also be asked to provide a loan period, stating the duration of which they will need the loan.
Please make sure that the desired correct loan term period is entered. For example, a student will be attending during the full year but only wants the loan for Fall, they would need to input August of that year to December of that same year, as the term duration period of loan.
Common Loan Term Periods are:
Fall only loan requests: August 15 - December 15
Fall and Spring loan requests: August 15 - May 15
Spring only loan requests: January 15 - May 15
The application process can take up to 30 days to complete, therefore applications should be submitted in a timely manner. It is important that a student responds to any requests from their lender immediately. Missing or incorrect information can cause a delay in the processing of the loan application.
Once the loan application is completed and approved by the lending institution, our office will receive a certification request. It can take 3-5 business days for our office to complete a certification request. We will certify the loan for the maximum eligible amount up to your financial aid cost of attendance.
All students who apply for a private student loan and do not complete the FAFSA may be required to submit the Private Loan Information Sheetto the Financial Aid Office so your loan can be certified.
Additionally, all students who apply will be required to minimally submit the Private Loan Self Certification Form to the lending institution.
Here are some commonly asked questions about Private Student Loans -
A limited amount of money is set aside by the University for short-term loans to students who have a temporary need for money to take care of expenses related to being a student at 91制片厂. The maximum amount of these loans is $250, and the usual length of a loan period is 30 days. If after reading the following information, you believe you qualify for a loan, you must complete an application form and promissory note which are available in the Financial Aid Office. The application requires that you be specific with the requested information, especially the reason for requesting the loan and how it will be repaid.
In order for a student to be considered for a short-term loan they must meet the following criteria:
Students interested in applying should also be aware that -
If your short term loan application is approved -
Student employment allows students to meet and work with staff, faculty, and administrators across campus and become an integral part of the university community. Some work positions are part of our community service project. supporting the university's commitment to the greater community.
Work study positions are offered to students who have financial need as determined by the results of the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). However, positions are available to any student after the second week of classes each fall semester. Students who have financial need are given first priority for any positions that may be available. Students who are interested in working on the student employment program should file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid by the priority application deadline.
Federal work study funding is earned as a paycheck through the semester. Students are able to work on campus twelve hours per week. For the 2024 - 2025 academic year, students will earn $15.00 per hour and can work a total of 168 hours per semester or 336 hours per academic year.
If the student is eligible, federal work study will be one of the awards offered to the student on their aid notification. Students may begin contacting department supervisors on or after June 15 for the Fall and Spring semester.
Student employment opportunities are listed in the university career portal, Handshake. To view open positions, please visit the The Center for Career and Talent Development website and select the icon.
Priority for all positions is given to students who file a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and who have financial need. Students who have established need through FAFSA will be hired through the second week of classes. Beginning with the 3rd week of classes, positions will open to any student regardless of need.
America Reads tutors play key roles in working with individual children and supporting classroom teachers and activities. America Reads tutors will work 9-12 hours per week in area schools and classrooms, primarily in Montgomery County or 91制片厂 City. Activities include: tutoring in the classroom; tutoring in after-school programs; reading at school; assisting teachers and students with classroom activities and homework. Tutors must provide their own transportation.
All new student employees are required to submit a completed I-9 form to the Department of Human Resources before they will be issued a contract or considered eligible to work. Students will be notified by the Department of Human Resources on what is required to complete the I-9 process. The Office of Financial Aid cannot make exceptions to the paperwork that is required to complete the I-9 process. Any students who do not work consecutive academic years will be required to submit a new I-9 form.
International students will need to have their I-9 form completed by the University's International Tax Manager to ensure the student is eligible for employment.
Student employees are required to fill out the W-4 and VA-4 tax forms. Students should send the completed forms to the Payroll Office - Campus Box 6906. Student employees of 91制片厂 will receive a W-2 reflecting their total wages and tax withholdings for the calendar year. Work supervisors will assist student workers in completing the W-4's or VA-4's. Any questions regarding the completion of the forms should be directed to the Payroll Office.
International students should be referred to our International Tax Manager in Preston Hall to complete all tax forms.
We encourage students to set up direct deposit, which is the most secure and convenient way to receive pay checks. Direct Deposit is not required for Federal Work Study employees. An employee鈥檚 net pay is sent via electronic funds transfer directly to the employee鈥檚 checking or savings account(s). Multiple accounts can be designated for pay allocation. Net pay or take-home pay is available from the employee financial institution (bank) on pay day.
In an effort to secure bank account change requests, the employee Direct Deposit Form is behind the portal in the Employee Tools section. Completed forms may be faxed to 7219 or delivered to Payroll at 314B Tyler Avenue. To protect sensitive information, do NOT email direct deposit forms! Emailed forms will be deleted and will not be processed.
Please note: Direct deposit account changes may take more than one pay cycle to take effect.
PAYROLL PAPER CHECK PROCESS
Employees who receive paper checks may pick up their paychecks at the Office of the University Bursar on payday. Photo ID is required. Checks will not be released to anyone but the employee.
The financial aid office will issue a contract for all student's who have met the employment criteria. The employment contract will outline the dates of employment, the number of hours and the, the hourly wage, and the total dollar amount the student is eligible to earn. Students and supervisors will need to sign and return a copy of the contract to the financial aid office.
It is the supervisor's responsibility to monitor the number of hours worked by each employee. If a student works more than the awarded number of hours the department can be held responsible for paying their wages.
Submission of Online Timesheets
For new student employees, your supervisor will work with you to complete and submit your timesheet for the first pay period.
As outlined in the payroll calendar, each pay period ends on a Friday and timesheets must be submitted to your supervisor by 10 a.m. the following Monday. If you do not submit your timesheet to your supervisor by the 10 a.m. deadline you will not be paid on the defined pay date. You will have to work with your supervisor to have your time worked submitted to the payroll office and you will be paid on the following pay day.
If you will not work on the last day(s) of the pay period you may submit your timesheet to your supervisor on your last day worked for each pay period.
Confidentiality of Records
Student employment positions that have access to student records must understand the sensitive and high confidential nature of these records. Supervisors should communicate that all information contained in student records is strictly confidential and any breach of confidentiality will result in termination of employment.
Students with access to the university system will be required to complete paperwork and training certifying that they understand the confidential nature of their position.
Drug and Alcohol Policy
All university employees, full time and student employees alike must comply with the
Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. Additionally there are two drug and alcohol related
policies that all employees must abide by, the Commonwealth of Virginia has developed
a Policy on Alcohol and Other Drugs as well as the Drug-Free Schools and Communities
Act Amendments as set forth for all universities that receive federal financial aid
funds. The human resources website contains the full for all University employees.
Falsification of Hours
Students are expected to accurately record and report the hours they work in their
student employment position for each pay period. Students who falsify hours reported
on their timesheets (or the hours of a co-worker) is guilty of a Honor Code violation
according to the 91制片厂 Student Conduct Code. If a student is found to
be falsifying hours their position will be terminated and they will not be eligible
for future employment in the student employment program.
Accidents/Injuries During Work Hours
All student employees are covered 91制片厂's Worker Compensation plan during
periods of employment. If a student employee is injured while working it is important
that the incident is reported according to the standards set forth in the Human Resource Worker's Compensation policy.
Students employed in a FWS position are paid an hourly wage. Students are required to submit hours worked through the university timesheet system. Student employees are paid twice a month for hours worked and paychecks are deposited directly into the banking account provided on the pre-employment paperwork.
Student employee earnings cannot direct the university to apply earnings toward education-related charges such as tuition, fees, room, or meal plans.
Students are paid bi-weekly according to the schedule provided by the Payroll Office.
All student employment opportunities will be listed on Handshake through . Once you have logged into Handshake you will be able to place your advertisement for open positions, check status of posted positions, and retrieve applications from advertisement. Assistance with Handshake can be found through Career and Talent Development.
Priority for all positions is given to students who file a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and have financial need. If a student is interested in a position, let them know to complete the FAFSA and to come to our office in Heth Hall if they need assistance.
If you would like to have a student's eligibility reviewed for an open position in your office please email the Student Employment Coordinator, Christopher McCloud at cmccloud@radford.edu, with the student鈥檚 name and ID number. If they are eligible, submit the . Oftentimes, there will be an email sent to the student if other aid must be adjusted to accommodate the work-study award or from HR to complete the I-9 Process. Remind students to check their email for further instructions.
Each department that hires student employees has different job responsibilities and expectations for the employees. It is the responsibility of the supervisor to provide the student with a job description for the position they are being offered. Additionally, the supervisor should communicate the work standard that will be expected from all employees. We recommend that you provide a formalized list of work expectations and guidelines that is given to each student. If you are able, an orientation meeting could provide beneficial information and training appropriate to their student employment position, you could explain the "do's" and "do not's" of the job as well as what procedures are to be followed when illness or other reasons keep a student away from daily work assignments.
All new student employees are required to submit a completed I-9 form to the Financial Aid office before they will be issued a contract or considered eligible to work. Students must complete the form and set an appointment to present required documents to HR using the email that is sent to the student鈥檚 91制片厂 email address. Any students who do not work consecutive academic years will be required to submit a new I-9 form. When the I-9 is complete, HR will notify the Financial Aid Office and the contract will be processed.
The financial aid office will issue a contract for all students who have met the employment criteria. The employment contract will outline the dates of employment, the number of hours, and the total dollar amount the student is eligible to earn. Students and supervisors will need to sign and return a copy of the contract to the financial aid office.
It is the supervisor's responsibility to monitor the number of hours worked by each employee to ensure they do not exceed the amount of their financial aid work award. If a student works more than the awarded dollar amount listed on their contract, the department will be held responsible for paying their wages.
Student timecards are due by 10 a.m. on Monday following the end of the pay period. The pay period schedule can be found on the Payroll website. As a supervisor you should review and approve all submitted timecards by 5 p.m. on Monday. There are no exceptions to this policy. If the student鈥檚 time is not submitted or approved by the deadlines, then the student will not be paid until the next pay period.
Before a student's employment ends supervisors should complete a Student Worker Evaluation and discuss their evaluation of the employee鈥檚 performance with them. These evaluations should be kept on file with the department for prospective employer inquiries regarding a student employee鈥檚 performance as a reference.
Termination of student employment may occur for several reasons. Students may resign, a supervisor may recommend termination, or the financial aid office may terminate employment when a student has reached the maximum work award.
If a supervisor feels a student has not performed the job as required, has been excessively absent, or is not abiding by the terms of employment the supervisor may request termination of a student's employment. Supervisors should recommend termination only after discussing the employment issue with the student and providing the student warning and an opportunity to correct the issue.
If a student is terminated the supervisor should have the student submit any hours worked to the supervisor for approval prior to the last day of employment. The supervisor should communicate the termination with the Financial Aid Office immediately by submitting the so the position can be processed appropriately.
Confidentiality of Records
Students employment positions that have access to student records must understand
the sensitive and high confidential nature of these records. Supervisors should communicate
that all information contained in student records is strictly confidential and any
breach of confidentiality will result in termination of employment.
Students with access to the university system will be required to complete paperwork and training certifying that they understand the confidential nature of their position.
Drug and Alcohol Policy
All university employees, full time and student employees alike must comply with the
Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. Additionally, there are two drug and alcohol related
policies that all employees must abide by the Commonwealth of Virginia has developed
a Policy on Alcohol and Other Drugs as well as the Drug-Free Schools and Communities
Act Amendments as set forth for all universities that receive federal financial aid
funds. The Human Resources website contains the full Drug and Alcohol policy for all University employees.
Falsification of Hours
Students are expected to accurately record and report the hours they work in their
student employment position for each pay period. Students who falsify hours reported
on their timesheets (or the hours of a co-worker) is guilty of a Honor Code violation
according to the 91制片厂 Student Conduct Code found on the Office of Student Standards and Conduct website. If a student is found to be falsifying hours their position will be terminated
and they will not be eligible for future employment in the student employment program.
Accidents/Injuries During Work Hours
All student employees are covered 91制片厂's Worker Compensation plan during
periods of employment. If a student employee is injured while working it is important
that the incident is reported according to the standards set forth in the Worker's
Compensation policy on the Human Resources website.