A grant is financial aid that is based on financial need and does not require repayment.
At VCU, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the only form required to apply for these programs.
VCU participates in the following federal and state grant programs:
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.
