Attention Spiders!
Join the Office of Financial Aid on Tuesday, November 18th at 4:30pm in Brown Alley Room 313 (in Weinstein Hall) for “Stuffing Your Wallet,” a session on budgeting during the holiday season!
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The 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the 2026-27 CSS Profile application are now available for students interested in applying for need-based financial aid for the 2026-27 academic year (Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027). Visit How to Apply for application requirements and deadlines.
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law on July 4, 2025, bringing important changes to federal student aid. Visit our Federal Update page to learn how these changes may impact you.
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.
