Financial Aid

Undergraduate students should visit the Student Financial Services website.

You may be eligible for three types of financial aid as a graduate student within the School of Architecture:

1. Fellowships
   Money awarded from the specific department.


2. Federal Work–Study Funding*
   If awarded work–study funds, you must work (and receive the job through the School of Architecture or the University of Virginia) to receive money. The University of Virginia Student Financial Services office will award work–study funds.


3. Federal Loans*
   In addition to the Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized loans, you may also apply for private loans to help fund their education. The University of Virginia Student Financial Services office will award loan funds.

*Please note that federal financial aid is available only to U.S. citizens or eligible non–U.S. citizens. For more information, please visit http://www.virginia.edu/financialaid/eligible.php. All admitted students are considered for merit-based fellowships.

To apply for fellowships available from the School of Architecture and for federal loans and work–study, you must submit the following applications:

1. If you are a newly admitted student, you will be considered for all merit–based fellowships based on the strength of your initial program application. If you are offered a merit–based fellowship you will receive notification in your initial acceptance letter.
   
   Current graduate students within the School of Architecture need to apply for merit–based and need–based financial aid on a yearly basis by completing the School of Architecture Graduate Fellowship Assistance application. An updated application will be posted in January 2010.


2. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for 2010–2011 (not available until January 2010).
   Required form from the US Department of Education for all applicants of financial aid. The priority deadline is March 31. However, if you are a newly admitted student and would like to receive a financial aid estimate prior to having to commit to attend the University of Virginia, please submit the form no later than February 15.


3. University of Virginia Financial Aid Application for 2010–2011. This application must be submitted to University of Virginia Student Financial Services. The priority deadline is March 31. However, if you are a newly admitted student and would like to receive a financial aid estimate prior to having to commit to attend the University of Virginia, please submit the form no later than February 15. Student Financial Services is modifying the application process. More information will be posted in November. Please check back for more information. All 2010 applicants will receive an e–mail in January 2010 with directions on how to complete the University of Virginia Financial Aid Application.

Other Links

Fellowships available from outside sources to students of the School of Architecture. Each has its own application process.

Financial Aid Resources available to all students.

Emergency Student Loan Resources for cases of immediate, short–term need.

Frequently Asked Questions about Financial Aid, Scholarships & Grants.