Attention Spiders!
Financial aid offers will now be available to students in their Spider Portal. Students will receive an email notification directing them to the portal once their 2025-26 offer is available.
Students interested in applying for a Federal Direct Loan for the summer 2025 session must submit the 2025-26 FAFSA and the Summer Federal Direct Loan Application. Applications should be submitted at least six weeks prior to the start of the summer term to ensure timely processing.
Questions? Contact the Office of Financial Aid at finaid@richmond.edu or (804) 289-8438.
College Cost Transparency Initiative
Richmond Scholars
The Richmond Scholars program awards the University’s most prestigious academic scholarships. Up to 25 incoming students receive these awards, which cover full tuition, housing, and food. All first-year applicants for undergraduate admission who apply by December 1st are automatically considered for this scholarship.
Richmond’s Promise to Virginia
For students who are Virginia residents with total annual parental income of $75,000 or less, the University provides grant-based financial aid equal to full-time tuition, housing, and the Spider Unlimited meal plan.
