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Final Deadline for
2006 - 2007 FAFSA
is June 30, 2007

Apply Now for the
2007 - 2008 Year!



VTAG - Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant

VTAG for 2007 - 2008
Category 1 & 2
Deadline: July 31st

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• Student Bulletin: Manage Your Student Loan
• Virginia Residents: Complete Your VTAG Application!
• Contact Financial Aid

Important Announcements

The University will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, 2007 for Independence Day.

Attention: Summer Graduates!

Any student graduating or falling below half-time enrollment who borrowed a federal, state or private loan at any time while attending Regent must attend an exit interview session. This is required by federal and state regulation as well as Regent University policy.

All Exit Sessions are scheduled in the Robertson Hall Moot Court Room:

July 24 - Tuesday
- 9:00 a.m.
- Noon (Lunch is provided)

July 25 - Wednesday
- Noon (Lunch is provided)
- 5:00 p.m.

Please make arrangements to fulfill this requirement by attending an exit session. If you are a distance student and are unable to attend an exit interview packet will be mailed to you. If you have any questions, please contact the Central Financial Aid Office at 757.352.4125 or by email at finaid@regent.edu.

Update Genisys: Summer Mailing Address

Remember to update your address and phone number(s) in Genisys so you may continue to receive time-sensitive information without unneeded delays. You may update your address and telephone information online by visiting Genisys.

Visit MyRegent Portal and enter your Username and Password.

Then click:
- Green Genisys logo
- Personal Information
- Change/Update Addresses and Phones

Student Bulletin: Manage Your Student Loan

The April/May 2007 edition of FastWeb's Student Bulletin explores ways for students to manage their loans. The article discusses some of the advantages and disadvantages of types of repayment plans and the consequences of defaulting on your student loans.

Virginia Residents: Complete Your VTAG Application!

We are accepting applications for the 2007 - 2008 Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG). Remember that students must meet all the eligibility requirements set forth by the General Assembly, Section 23-7.4 of the Code of Virginia, and detailed in the VTAG regulations, 8 VAC 40-120. All eligibility requirements are not specified in the application, for additional information contact the Central Financial Aid Office.

Basic Eligibility Requirements
• Resident of Virginia for at least one year prior to enrolling in school, students who moved to Virginia to attend college are not eligible.
• Enroll as a full-time student in an eligible degree program (NOTE: Students enrolled in the Divinity, Religious Studies or joint degree programs are not eligible for this award.) For specific information contact the Central Financial Aid Office.
• Submit a complete VTAG application by mail or deliver directly to the Central Financial Aid Office (Faxed and emailed copies will not be accepted).

Priority System
Category 1: Returning students who received a VTAG award in the previous fiscal year. This category includes transfer students who received a VTAG award in the previous fiscal year at another institution.

Category 2: New/re-admit students who are eligible for fall or fall and spring term awards and who apply for the VTAG program by July 31, 2007. This category includes eligible new freshmen, graduate or professional students and eligible returning and transfer students not receiving a VTAG award in the previous fiscal year.

Category 3: New and re-admit students who are eligible for fall or fall and spring term awards and who apply for the VTAG program between and including August 1 and September 14, 2007.

Category 4: All students eligible for spring term awards only (except those who received the award in the previous fiscal year), and who apply by December 1, 2007.

After the March verification of actual spring term enrollments, SCHEV will determine the final award amounts for Category 1 and 2 applicants. If necessary, the spring amount will be adjusted. Awards for Category 3 and 4 applicants cannot be determined until mid-spring.

Central Financial Aid is Here to Serve You!

The Central Financial Aid staff is ready to assist you with financing your education! Each student is assigned a Financial Aid Counselor based on the first letter of your last name. Contact your Financial Aid Counselor if you have questions that require personal attention or situations that you wish to discuss with someone in depth. All general questions may be directed to our reception staff.

Central Financial Aid
1000 Regent University Drive, SC 241
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Phone: 757.352.4125 Fax: 757.352.4118
Office Hours: Monday - Friday - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Closed Holidays)
E-mail: finaid@regent.edu - Send us your topic ideas.

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