State and Federal Grants
You must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), each year to be eligible for federal funds. Eligible students may benefit from federally funded programs such as:
Federal Pell Grant: $890 to $4,731
Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG): $750 for freshmen, $1,300 for sophomores
National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) Grant: $4,000
Supplemental Opportunity Grant (SEOG): $500 to $1,000
Teacher Education assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program: $4,000
Federal Work-Study Program: $1,500 (average)
Federal Perkins Loan: $1,500 average
Subsidized or Unsubsidized Stafford Loan:
Freshman $3,500 + Additional $2,000 Unsubsidized Loan Funds
Sophomore $4,500 + Additional $2,000 Unsubsidized Loan Funds
Junior/Senior $5,500 + Additional $2,000 Unsubsidized Loan Funds
For additional information regarding these programs and more, be sure to check out the following website:
FinAid: The Financial Aid Information Page
An excellent source of financial aid information. The site includes links to free scholarship search services and more.
Admissions Dates & Deadlines:
- Freshman Rolling AdmissionDecember 15, 2009
- International Early AdmissionJanuary 15, 2010
Admissions Events:
- Roanoke Area Accepted Student Reception December 6

