FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid

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2008 - 2009 Year!

2008 - 2009 VTAG
Virginia Tuition
Assistance Grant

Category 1 & 2
Deadline: July 31st

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• Summer Graduating Students: Exit Interviews
• Virginia Residents: Deadline for VTAG is July 31st
• 2008 - 2009 FAFSA: Don't Wait!
• Student Loans: Avoiding Deceptive Offers
• KeyBank's $2,500 Scholarship Sweepstakes
• Potential Scholarships for 2008 - 2009
• Contact Financial Aid

Summer Graduating Students: Exit Interviews

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 Library Auditorium:

July 30 - Wednesday
- 9:00 a.m.
- 5:00 p.m.

July 31 - Wednesday
- 9:00 a.m.
- Noon (Lunch is provided)
- 5:00 p.m.

Please make arrangements to fulfill this requirement by attending an exit session. Distance Students: Exit interview packets will automatically be mailed to you once the sessions have been completed. If you have any questions, please contact the Central Financial Aid Office at 757.352.4125 or by email at finaid@regent.edu.

Virginia Residents: Deadline for VTAG is July 31st!

We are accepting applications for the 2008 - 2009 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. All eligibility requirements are not specified in the application, for additional information contact the Central Financial Aid Office. Incomming Regent University students who are eligible for fall or fall and spring term awards must apply by July 31, 2008.

Basic Eligibility Requirements
• Must be a Virginia Resident at least one year prior to enrolling in school.
• Must be 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.)
• Must submit a complete VTAG application by mail or deliver directly to the Central Financial Aid Office (Faxed and emailed copies will not be accepted).

2008 - 2009 FAFSA: Don't Wait!

The 2008 - 2009 FAFSA is available online and should be completed as soon as possible. You must complete a FAFSA for each Academic Year that you desire aid. For additional information regarding the FAFSA, please click the following links below.

• FAFSA Information (Regent Central Financial Aid)
• FAFSA: Frequently Asked Questions (Department of Education)

If you require a paper copy of the form, you may pick one up from the Central Financial Aid office. Remember - the paper version of the form requires at least an additional 4 weeks processing time. Please contact the Financial Aid office if you have any questions regarding the FAFSA or other Financial Aid requirements.

Renewing Your FAFSA
The 2008 - 2009 Renewal FAFSA is available now for eligible students who applied and completed their FAFSA in the prior award year. Since most of the information provided in the prior year's FAFSA application is carried forward and preprinted on the student's Renewal FAFSA, the renewal process is much faster. However, please keep in mind that the Renewal FAFSA is only available online and for eligible applicants.

Student Loans: Avoiding Deceptive Offers

Private companies may offer you loans and other forms of financial assistance for your education. They often use direct mail marketing, telemarketing, television, radio, and online advertising to promote their products.

Paying for your education is a serious long-term financial obligation; that’s why comparing the costs of different ways of financing your education is so important. Private loans tend to have higher fees and interest rates than federal government loans. Private loans also do not offer the opportunities for cancellation or loan forgiveness that are available on many federal loan programs. So it makes good financial sense to exhaust your federal loan options (as well as grants and scholarships) before considering loans from any private companies. Click to read the full article.

KeyBank's $2,500 Scholarship Sweepstakes

Potential Scholarships for 2008 - 2009

The links below will provide additional information on potential financial aid:

• Privately Funded Scholarship & Grant Opportunities
• Scholarship Search Engines
• State-based Financial Aid Opportunities

Central Financial Aid is Ready to Serve You!

The Central Financial Aid staff is ready to assist you with financing your education! You are 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, Wednesday - Friday - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Tuesday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm (Closed Holidays)
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