Financial Aid

Graduate students are encouraged to apply for financial aid. Financial aid application packages are available online from Virginia Tech's Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. Applications should be submitted by the first week of March for the next academic year in order to have the best choice of options; however, applications can be submitted at any time.

Federal financial aid is restricted to U.S. citizens and resident aliens. If a student has applied for financial aid, and then receives an offer for an assistantship, scholarship, or fellowship, it is important to notify the financial aid counselor as soon as possible.

International students are not eligible for federal or state sponsored financial aid, but they may take advantage of the Budget Tuition Plan which allows them to make monthly payments on their tuition bills rather than pay the full amount at the beginning of the semester. External funding information for international students can be found at: International Education Financial Aid and at Financial Aid Tips for Graduate and Professional Students.