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College Admission Requirements
College Admission Requirements
Virginia HS Graduation Requirements
Virginia HS Graduation Requirements
Education Resources for students: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/families/students/index.shtml
Many VA institutions prefer the Advanced Studies Diploma.
Applying to College
Applying to College
Apply via the Common App:
Apply via the Common App:
Public
Public
- Christopher Newport University
- College of William & Mary
- George Mason University
- Old Dominion University
- Radford University
- University of Mary Washington
- University of Virginia
- Univ. of Virginia's College at Wise
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Private
Private
- Eastern Mennonite University
- Emory & Henry College
- Hampden-Sydney College
- Hollins University
- Jefferson College of Health Sciences
- Mary Baldwin University
- Marymount University
- Randolph College
- Randolph Macon College
- Roanoke College
- Sweet Briar College
- Univ of Lynchburg
- University of Richmond
- Washington and Lee University
Apply via the Coalition App:
Apply via the Coalition App:
- James Madison University
- University of Mary Washington
- University of Richmond
- College of William & Mary
- UVA
- Virginia Tech
- Sweet Briar College
Recommended Deadlines
Recommended Deadlines
Nov 1 - UVA, George Mason, James Madison, Univ of Richmond
Nov 15- Univ of Mary Washington
Dec 1- Virginia Tech, VCU, Christopher Newport, W&L
Jan 1- William & Mary
Feb 1- VMI
May 1- Apply to remaining VA Public & Private Universities
Remember, it's important to apply by the early deadlines even to your safety universities in order to qualify for maximum scholarships & financial aid!
Creating A College List
Creating A College List
1. Read this article on creating a college list for general advice, then dive in to the the data on North Carolina colleges & universities.
2. To search for colleges outside of North Carolina, see the Search for Colleges section.
Filter to search both public & private colleges by selectivity, location, size diversity, & major!
Match List Colleges with graduation rates above 70%
Match List Colleges with graduation rates above 70%
Public
Public
- Christopher Newport University Honors Program
- College of William & Mary
- George Mason University Honors College
- James Madison University
- University of Mary Washington
- University of Virginia
- Virginia Commonwealth University Honors College
- Virginia Military Institute
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)
- Washington and Lee University
Applying for Financial Aid & Scholarships
Applying for Financial Aid & Scholarships
Complete the FAFSA
Complete the FAFSA
FAFSA website: www.fafsa.gov
See our FAFSA Guide
Complete the CSS Profile
Complete the CSS Profile
These 5 VA universities use the CSS Profile: W&M, UVA, Univ Richmond, W&L, Patrick Henry College
CSS Profile Website: https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org
The VTAG is a maximum $3,270 grant for VA residents attending private universities in Virginia.
Completed applications must be submitted to the financial aid office of the institution on, or before, July 31 prior to the fall semester of enrollment.
Public Universities in Virginia cost between $20-$28K per year (William & Mary is the exception at over $35K).
However, don't let these costs scare you away from applying. Most students qualify for federal & state financial aid simply by submitting the FAFSA!
Keep in mind financial aid deadlines for VA universities! http://www.schev.edu/index/tuition-aid/financial-aid-deadlines-2
State financial aid programs
State financial aid programs
Additional application not required. Students must submit the FAFSA and each university will automatically consider them for state & federal financial aid.
Grants and Scholarships
Grants and Scholarships
Require additional applications
- Virginia Commonwealth Award
- Virginia Guaranteed Tuition Assistance Program
- Need based grant for VA students attending college in VA
- Amount: $2,000 per year
- Submit applications to principal of your high school
VA Tuition Assistance Grant Program (VTAG)
- Need based grant for VA students attending college in VA
- Max Amount: $3,300 per year
- Submit applications to financial aid office of your college
VSGC Undergraduate Research Scholarship for students enrolled at Virginia Tech, University of Virginia, Old Dominion University, The College of William and Mary, or Hampton University.
Merit & Institutional Scholarships at Virginia's Top Universities
Merit & Institutional Scholarships at Virginia's Top Universities
Check these scholarships.
The W&L Promise makes the university affordable for any family making under $100K per year.
High flyers should also check out the Johnson Scholarship.
The Univ of Richmond meets 100% of financial need.
Students are automatically considered for the Richmond Scholars Program, but check for other scholarship opportunities.
Apply by Nov 15 to be considered for Presidential, Provost, Dean's scholarships.
Apply for the Thomas A. Dingledine Scholarships and others!
Important note on scholarships: For low-income students, most of your financial aid will come from need-based financial aid from the university. North Carolina has one of the most affordable public university systems in the country, and any public university will likely be affordable for nearly all low-income students. Don't let cost stop you from applying!
For private universities, it's important to apply to colleges that will be affordable for you without any merit scholarships. However, always look on the website of each university for merit scholarship opportunities. Most, you will be automatically considered for, but some require extra applications!
Information for Undocumented/DACA Students
Information for Undocumented/DACA Students
DACA recipients who meet all other requirements qualify for in-state tuition in Virginia, but otherwise undocumented students are not eligible for in-state tuition. Neither DACA nor undocumented students are eligible for VA state financial aid.
Explanation: Domicile Determinations for Students Under Deferred Action for Childhood
2014 VA Attorney General's Decision allowing DACA students to establish VA domicile
Northern Virginia CC DACA information
VA Information for VA Fin Aid & Domicile Officers
State Universities with DACA resources
James Madison University publicly supports DACA students and has provided resources here.
Virginia Commonwealth University publicly supports DACA students and has provided resources here.
Other Resources & Links for Counselors
Other Resources & Links for Counselors
Other Resources:
Other Resources:
Virginia.gov Education: https://www.virginia.gov/education/
Virginia Dept. of Education: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/
Resources for high school students: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/families/students/index.shtml (include test prep, study guides, and other academic preparedness materials)
State Council for Higher Education: http://www.schev.edu/
Residency: http://www.schev.edu/index/tuition-aid/in-state-residency
Preparing for College: http://www.schev.edu/index/students-and-parents/prepare
Resources: http://www.schev.edu/index/students-and-parents/resources
Virginia Private Colleges: http://www.cicv.org/
Virginia Education Wizard: https://www.vawizard.org
Financial Aid Award Letter Resource: https://www.vasfaa.com/resources/Documents/SCHEV%20Info/Award%20Letters%20Policies%20and%20Guidance%20Brochure%20-%208-29-18_%20(003).pdf
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