How To Apply

1. All students must reapply for financial aid every year by the priority filing date.
   
   
2. 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.
   
   
3. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by our priority filing date.
   Returning Students: March 31

   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.

4. Some returning students will be required to complete the University Financial Aid Application. Please check your "To Do" items in the Student Information System Student Center. If you have an item titled UVA Financial Aid Application, go to the Finances section of the Student Center and click on the link called "Apply Financial Aid for 2009-10". Complete this form so that we may process your financial aid.
   
   
   
   

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 for 2008-2009