General Information

All grants and scholarship awards available to Darden graduate students are administered by the Darden financial aid office.

•	Graduate students must be enrolled in at least 6 credit and/or research hours to be considered for any federal assistance.
•	In general, graduate students may receive up to $20,500 in Federal Stafford Student Loans (combined subsidized and unsubsidized amounts) during the award period.
•	Please note that the total of all financial assistance, including departmental awards and tuition remission, cannot exceed the estimated cost of attendance.

How To Apply

1. Apply for a U.S. Department of Education personal identification number (PIN) if you don't already have one. Your PIN will allow you to electronically "sign" financial aid applications and federal loan promissory notes. Apply for a PIN online at pin.ed.gov.
2. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

   Priority Filing Date: March 31
   Applications are accepted after the priority filing date but, due to the limited funds available, Federal Perkins Loan and employment through the Federal Work-Study programs are not guaranteed.

   For the quickest and most accurate processing, students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA online.

   The University of Virginia's school code for the FAFSA is 003745.

3. Submit a completed University Darden Graduate Financial Aid Application. This form is available below and may be mailed or faxed as directed on the application.
   
   Darden Graduate Financial Aid Application 2007
   
   Darden Graduate Financial Aid Application 2008
   
   
   
   
   
4. Some students will be notified by e-mail or in writing that they have been selected for verification. If you have been selected for verification our office is required to verify the information you reported on your FAFSA. To complete this process we need to receive a completed Verification form and copies of your most recent tax documents (Form 1040 with attached schedules, 1040A, or 1040 EZ; W-2 forms). Independent students are required to submit both their spouse's (if applicable) and their income tax documents.
   
   Graduate Verification Form 2007 -2008
   
   Graduate Verification Form 2008 -2009
   
   

   
   If you will not file an income tax return please complete the applicable form(s) below:
   
   Student Non-Tax Filer Statement 2007-2008
   
   
   Student Non-Tax Filer Statement 2008-2009
   

5. All graduate students must reapply for financial aid every year by the priority filing date.
   

What Happens Next?

Your FAFSA will be sent to us electronically. We will review it, and if necessary, request additional documentation to verify your information. Once we receive and review all of your information, we will send you an award letter detailing your financial aid package.

Receiving Outside Scholarships

If you will receive outside scholarships, you must submit a completed Non-University Award Notification form . Non-University awards include all scholarships and grants awarded by agencies other than our office. They include University Alumni Association, Resident Advisor room and/or board awards, ROTC scholarships, National Merit or National Achievement Scholarships, Tuition Benefits/Reimbursements, and any scholarships or grants awarded by churches, high schools, fraternities & sororities, corporations, professional or civic organizations.

Non-University Award Notification form 2007-2008

Non-University Award Notification form 2008-2009