Helpful Links

VCU RESOURCES
Financial aid implications if you withdraw from VCU

Planning information for summer semesters

eservices@VCU - a password-protected service that enables you to access your student record at VCU.

Student Computer Initiative - computer specifications, FAQs, and other information for freshman and transfer students who are required to have a personal computer.

Student Computer Initiative and Financial Aid - information about the use of financial aid and scholarship money to purchase computers.

Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credits - tax credits for parents sending children to college or adults continuing their education.

STATE OF VIRGINIA RESOURCES
SCHEV: State Council of Higher Education for Virginia

Virginia College Savings Plans

VASFAA: Virginia Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators - Extensive information on financial aid administration in Virginia.

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUCATION RESOURCES
FAFSA on the Web - complete your application for aid on line.

Personal Identification Number - use your PIN to access your Renewal Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS), and the Direct Loan Servicing Web site.

Complete the Master Promissory Note electronically

Student Guide: Financial Aid from the U.S. Department of Education

Financial Aid for Students

NSLDS: National Student Loan Data System - check the status of your student loan borrowing history.

OTHER RESOURCES
NASFAA:  National Association of Financial Aid Administrators - extensive information on planning for college including financial aid.

FinAid - includes Expected Family Contribution calculators, links to financial aid web sites, and more.

Student Aid Alliance Advocating Federal Support for Student Financial Aid