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Virginia Tech to start delivering financial aid notifications , articleThe federal government's overhauling of the FAFSA form and application process has created delays for college and universities around the country, but Virginia Tech's Office for University Scholarships and Financial Aid is ready to send email notifications about financial aid packages to admitted students over the next two weeks.
Date: Apr 17, 2024 -
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Colin Roberts focuses career goals on improving mental health in the Black community , articleRoberts, a senior majoring in psychology with a minor in human-computer interaction, has a packed schedule, balancing classwork with a long list of extracurricular activities. He also has a supportive network of family, friends, and faculty behind him.
Date: Mar 31, 2024 -
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Students should complete their FAFSA during Financial Aid Awareness Month , articleThe Office of University Scholarships and Financial Aid is working diligently to keep current and incoming students updated as they navigate changes to the FAFSA for the 2024-25 academic year. Virginia Tech’s priority filing date is just around the corner, so in honor of Financial Aid Awareness Month, officials encourage students to complete their FAFSA now.
Date: Feb 14, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech to extend admissions deposit deadline for first-year students to May 15 , articleDue to a delay in the launch of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid process, colleges and universities are unable to receive student data until mid-March, impacting their abilities to provide complete information on financial aid packages in a timely manner.
Date: Feb 12, 2024 -
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More than 3,400 privately funded scholarships ease financial burdens for Hokies , articleFour undergrads share how completing the General Scholarship Application — due Jan. 22 for current students — paid off in life-changing ways.
Date: Jan 17, 2024 -
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Juan Espinoza named interim vice provost for enrollment management , articleEspinoza will lead a division that includes Undergraduate Admissions, University Scholarships and Financial Aid, Registrar, College Access Collaborative, Strategic Enrollment Communications and Marketing, and Research and Analysis.
Date: Oct 19, 2023 -
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University launches Virginia Tech Advantage and a $500 million fundraising effort to support students with financial need , articleAlumni and friends of Virginia Tech join university leaders and guests to celebrate the launch of Virginia Tech Advantage, kick off a $500 million fundraising effort for the initiative, and recognize a $10 million gift for student scholarships.
Date: Oct 13, 2023 -
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College Access Collaborative awarded $3.4 million grant to recruit and retain students with financial need , articleThe grant will fund programming aimed at increasing access, academic success, and graduation rates for Pell-eligible students from Virginia.
Date: Sep 25, 2023 -
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Federal work-study unlocks opportunity for students in financial need , articleThe 59-year-old program gives Pell-eligible students a hands-on work experience and a steady income. So why do only 10 percent of Hokies who are offered federal work-study say yes?
Date: Sep 13, 2023 -
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Incoming class set to kick off semester , articleA snapshot of the incoming class of first-year and transfer students who will start classes Monday reveals an academically strong and diverse group, with the average grade-point average of the group being better than a 4.0.
Date: Aug 16, 2023 -
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Remember that February is Financial Aid Awareness Month , articleIn addition to providing information for students and parents, University Scholarships and Financial Aid representatives are hosting virtual Financial Aid Awareness sessions for student academic advisors.
Date: Feb 15, 2023 -
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Tim Sands unveils aspirations for Virginia Tech in 2023 State of the University address , articleAs part of his seventh State of the University address, Virginia Tech's president highlighted accomplishments from the university's Sesquicentennial celebration and discussed his vision for the years ahead.
Date: Jan 18, 2023 -
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Structure in place for university's access and affordability initiative , articleThe access and affordability initiative is scoped as a three-year effort, with work beginning in earnest this semester. During his annual State of the University address on Jan. 18, President Tim Sands will outline additional details.
Date: Jan 12, 2023 -
Article ItemFAFSA and scholarship deadline approaching for the 2023-24 academic year , article
Students who haven't filed a FAFSA or completed the General Scholarship Application have until January 22 for maximum consideration.
Date: Jan 11, 2023 -
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Seven things students should know about scholarships , articleNovember is National Scholarship Month, which is a perfect time to remind everyone to start their scholarship searches for 2023-24 now.
Date: Nov 14, 2022 -
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Presidential initiative focuses on access, affordability , articlePresident Tim Sands and the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors have identified access and affordability as leading strategic priorities for the university.
Date: Oct 18, 2022 -
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Commitment to affordability aids Virginia Tech's rise in value ranking , articleThe Presidential Scholarship Initiative is just one example of university efforts to remove traditional barriers to higher education. This work has been key to Virginia Tech rising to rank 22nd among more than 600 universities in Money Magazine’s “Best Colleges for Your Money” rankings last semester.
Date: Oct 13, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech one of 15 winning institutions for grant challenge to strengthen workforce learning, academic experiences , articleThe university’s winning proposal focuses on expanding the university’s Presidential Scholars scholarship and student support program to reach more students from low-income households.
Date: Jan 25, 2022