January
1 - Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Renewal FAFSA (for returning
students) for upcoming academic year becomes
available
Late January -
First disbursement of Spring financial aid to students (exact
date
to be announced at beginning of Spring
semester)
February to May -
Rolling disbursements of late-arriving Spring financial aid
April 15 -
Deadline to file FAFSA (or Renewal FAFSA for returning students)
for
priority consideration at ASL
April 30 -
Deadline for returning students to submit requests for need-based
scholarships
July 31 -
Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG)
Applications due**
Mid-August -
Classes begin
Late August -
First disbursement of Fall financial aid to students (exact
date
to be announced at beginning of Fall semester)
September -
Rolling disbursements of late-arriving Fall to December financial
aid
* Returning students are not required to file a new Master
Promissory Note for Stafford Loans unless they wish to change lenders!
**Returning students who received VTAG in the previous year
are not required to file a new VTAG application.