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Financial Aid
Longwood Financial Aid Resources
- Financial Aid Frequently Asked Questions
- Office of Financial Aid website
- Guide to Financial Aid (pdf)
- List of Need Based Scholarships
Applying for Financial Aid
Most students are eligible for some type of financial aid regardless of family financial circumstances. To be considered for financial aid, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be submitted designating Longwood University (school code 003719) to receive FAFSA results. Students are encouraged to apply electronically using FAFSA on the Web (available online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ ). The priority filing date for an electronically submitted FAFSA is March 1. Students applying using a paper FAFSA available from high schools, colleges and most libraries should mail the form to the federal processor by February 15.
Some financial aid programs have limited funding and can be expended quickly. Students should complete the FAFSA using data from completed tax returns. If necessary, estimated tax information may be used in order to meet the Longwood University priority filing date. The Office of Financial Aid will receive your data electronically from the United States Department of Education and will determine your eligibility.
The FAFSA may be completed and submitted in advance of being accepted. However, an offer of admission to a Longwood University degree or certificate program must be made before your financial aid application will be processed. Visit the Office of Financial Aid for more information.
Financial Aid Programs
Federal Programs
| Program | Eligibility | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Pell Grant |
Undergraduates attending at least half-time* |
$4,050 maximum $400 minimum |
|
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) |
Undergraduates attending at least half-time, Pell Grant eligible |
$4,000 maximum $100 minimum |
| Federal Work-Study |
Attending at least half-time |
Varies - $2,000 average |
|
Federal Perkins Loan |
Attending at least half-time |
$4,000 maximum |
| Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan |
Attending at least half-time |
Freshman: up to $2,625 Sophomore: up to $3,500 Junior/Senior: up to $5,500 Graduate: up to $8,500 |
|
Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (FPLUS) |
Parents of undergraduates attending at least half-time (not based on financial need) |
The amount a parent can borrow is the total cost minus other financial aid |
|
Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan |
Attending at least half-time (not based on financial need) |
Same terms as the Subsidized Stafford Loan except the borrower must pay the interest that accrues while in school |
State Programs
| Program | Eligibility | Award |
|---|---|---|
|
Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program (VGAP) |
Full-time attendance, graduate of a Virginia high school with at least a 2.5 GPA |
Up to the total of tuition and fees |
|
Virginia Commonwealth Award (CA) |
Undergraduates attending at least half-time |
Up to the total of tuition and fees |
|
Virginia College Scholarship Assistance Program (CSAP) |
Undergraduates attending at least half-time |
$5,000 maximum $400 minimum |
Longwood University Programs
| Program | Eligibility | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarships |
Undergraduates attending full-time; Various academic standards; need is not a requirement |
Determined by academic qualifications |
| Longwood Grant |
Undergraduates attending full-time |
Up to $3,000 |
|
Longwood Athletic Grant |
Non-Virginia residents; participant in inter-collegiate sports program |
Determined by Athletic Department |
|
Longwood Work Experience |
Attending at least half-time; not based on need |
Varies - $2,000 average |
