Virginia State University Tuition And Expenses
| Cost of Attendance | In-state: $22,581 Out-of-state: $32,696 |
|---|---|
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Tuition and Fees |
In-state: $8,726 Out-of-state: $18,841 |
|
Room and Board |
$10,880 |
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Books and Supplies |
$1,300 |
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Other Expenses |
$1,675 |
| Payment Plans | Credit card, external finance company |
Virginia State University Applying For Financial Aid
| Web Site | Financial Aid Web Site |
|---|---|
| Net Price Calculator URL | Net Price Calculator URL |
| Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 31 Final deadline May 1 |
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| Award Notification | On a rolling basis beginning March 1 |
| Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
| Forms Required | Cost to File |
|---|---|
| FAFSA Code is 003764 | Free |
| Institution's own form |
Virginia State University Profile Of 2015-16 Financial Aid
| Financial Aid Applicants | 703 (91.9%) of freshmen |
|---|---|
| Found to Have Financial Need | 703 (100.0%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 703 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 239 (34.0%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 60% |
| Average Award | $10,985 |
|
Need-Based Gift |
Received by 562 (79.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,485 |
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Need-Based Self-Help |
Received by 507 (72.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,500 |
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Merit-Based Gift |
Received by 240 (34.1%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 160 (20.9%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $500 |
| Financial Aid Applicants | 3,817 (90.0%) of undergraduates |
|---|---|
| Found to Have Financial Need | 3,817 (100.0%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 3,817 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 572 (15.0%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 58% |
| Average Award | $11,586 |
|
Need-Based Gift |
Received by 3,054 (80.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,940 |
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Need-Based Self-Help |
Received by 2,748 (72.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,500 |
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Merit-Based Gift |
Received by 839 (22.0%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 427 (10.1%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $1,000 |
| 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans | 92% |
|---|---|
| Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates | $28,250 |
| Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans | |
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Parents of Students
Receiving Aid |
25.0% |
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Parents of Students Not
Receiving Aid |
10.0% |
Virginia State University Financial Aid Programs
| Federal Loans | Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans |
|---|---|
| State Loans | |
| Other Loans | College/university loans |
| Need-Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
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| Non-Need–Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Minority scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Leadership scholarships |
| Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas | Engineering/Technologies, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Biological Sciences, Computer Science |
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Number of Awards |
125 |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas | Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Dance, Music, Performing Arts |
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Number of Awards |
15 |
|
Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas | Cheerleading/Drum Major, Community Service, Hobbies/Interests, Leadership, Religious Involvement |
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Number of Awards |
20 |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Characteristics Award Areas | Not reported |
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Number of Awards |
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
| Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
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| Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $2,000 |