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Article ItemThree ways scholarships make a difference for students , article
Paying for college is not just about tuition, it’s also about housing and food expenses and handling emergent costs when they arise. Scholarships can go a long way to ease the challenge of college for students looking for a world-class education.
Date: Dec 09, 2024 -
Article ItemStart your scholarship search this month , article
Virginia Tech offers a one-stop shop to help you look for scholarships. It will only take you about five minutes to apply, and you still have time to get your application in before the priority date.
Date: Nov 08, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech to start delivering financial aid notifications , article
The 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 -
Article ItemColin Roberts focuses career goals on improving mental health in the Black community , article
Roberts, 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 -
Article ItemStudents should complete their FAFSA during Financial Aid Awareness Month , article
The 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 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech to extend admissions deposit deadline for first-year students to May 15 , article
Due 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 -
Article ItemMore than 3,400 privately funded scholarships ease financial burdens for Hokies , article
Four undergrads share how completing the General Scholarship Application — due Jan. 22 for current students — paid off in life-changing ways.
Date: Jan 17, 2024 -
Article ItemJuan Espinoza named interim vice provost for enrollment management , article
Espinoza 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 -
Article ItemUniversity launches Virginia Tech Advantage and a $500 million fundraising effort to support students with financial need , article
Alumni 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 -
Article ItemCollege Access Collaborative awarded $3.4 million grant to recruit and retain students with financial need , article
The grant will fund programming aimed at increasing access, academic success, and graduation rates for Pell-eligible students from Virginia.
Date: Sep 25, 2023 -
Article ItemFederal work-study unlocks opportunity for students in financial need , article
The 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 -
Article ItemIncoming class set to kick off semester , article
A 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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Article ItemRemember that February is Financial Aid Awareness Month , article
In 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 -
Article ItemTim Sands unveils aspirations for Virginia Tech in 2023 State of the University address , article
As 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 -
Article ItemStructure in place for university's access and affordability initiative , article
The 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 -
Article ItemSeven things students should know about scholarships , article
November 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 -
Article ItemPresidential initiative focuses on access, affordability , article
President 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 -
Article ItemCommitment to affordability aids Virginia Tech's rise in value ranking , article
The 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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