Programs for Virginians

Programs for Virginians

We make it a priority to make a University of Richmond education remarkably affordable—especially for our fellow Virginians.

In addition to the University’s generous merit scholarships and need-based financial aid, students from Virginia may benefit from a number of specific financial aid programs.

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Richmond’s Promise to Virginia

Beginning in fall 2025, the University of Richmond will fund 100% of the cost of tuition, housing, and food for qualified Virginia students whose parental income is $75,000 or less. And, since this is grant funding, it does not need to be paid back. That’s Richmond’s Promise to Virginia—to make a University of Richmond education accessible for the best and brightest students from across the Commonwealth.

$82,370

estimated grant per student in 2024-25

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Program for Students from the City of Richmond

The University of Richmond meets the full demonstrated financial need of all graduates of Richmond Public Schools (RPS) and public magnet schools (CodeRVA and Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School) through grant and scholarship aid.

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Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant

The Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG), funded by the Commonwealth of Virginia, provides grant assistance to degree-seeking undergraduate students who are Virginia residents and who enroll full-time during the academic year.

$5,125

VTAG amount for the 2024-25 academic year

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Two-Year College Transfer Grant

The Two-Year College Transfer Grant (CTG), funded by the Commonwealth of Virginia, provides grant assistance to qualifying undergraduate students who complete an associate degree at a Virginia two-year public college and then transfer to a participating Virginia four-year college or university, including Richmond.

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When I had the ability to attend a school that both excited me with its possibilities and kept me close to my family, I couldn’t say no.

Lilly R., ’25