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Financial Aid
Title IV School Code

003735

College Name

Virginia Commonwealth University

2009-10 application process [pdf]

Financial Aid process for new students in 2010-11 [pdf]

Applying for the 2009-10 Academic Year

The financial aid application process for the 2009-10 academic year begins January 1, 2009. All students are encouraged to complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after January 1. Most students are eligible for some type of financial aid regardless of family financial circumstances. More »

Planning information for summer sessions

If you anticipate enrolling for summer sessions and are receiving financial aid during the regular school year, please think about your budget now. More »

The deadline to submit a request for a FALL ONLY Federal Direct Loan is November 20, 2009 with the following exceptions.

Group Last Date
D1, D2, D3, D4, P4, PAC/MS December 3, 2009
DEH Jr, DEH Sr, D.5 December 3, 2009
M3, M4 December 3, 2009
D5, D6, D7 December 10, 2009
M1, M2 December 10, 2009

The request must be received in the Loan Area by the dates specified. Please contact your counselor if you have any questions.

Virginia Commonwealth University
Division of Student Affairs & Enrollment Services
Office of Financial Aid
901 W. Franklin St.
P.O. Box 843026
Richmond, Va. 23284
Phone: (804) 828-6669
E-mail: faidmail@vcu.edu
Page Last Update: November 11, 2009
Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services
The Office of Financial Aid is a service organization supporting Virginia Commonwealth University's enrollment and retention goals by identifying and obtaining resources for students to pursue their educational goals; delivering funds in a timely and equitable manner; and educating students, their families and the VCU community to make informed financial decisions.