Scholarships and financial aid can help pay for your degree
Paying for college without creating other financial stress is an important part of the decision process. Many students combine scholarships, assistantships and loans to help support their education.
Financial Aid Opportunities For All Students
Check out our school’s resources for Military Connected Families, as well as VCU Military Student Services, for details on financial programs, including dedicated options for those wishing to go into education.
Undergraduate Specific Financial Aid Opportunities
Once admitted, visit the VCU Student Financial Services website and loans page for additional information.
VCU’s Office of Financial Aid can help fund your future. Learn how financial aid works on our Student Financial Services page. School of Education students have their own dedicated financial counselor. To reach out, contact sfmcsoe@vcu.edu.
You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Virginia Alternative State Aid (VASA) every year to be eligible for financial aid.
Find an hourly job here in the School of Education. Pay is based on federal minimum wage standards and can vary depending on job requirements or student skills and experiences. We’ll work with you to ensure your work schedule allows you to maintain a reasonable course load during the day. Positions are open for undergraduate and graduate students.
Some SOE and other VCU departments post student worker vacancies on Talent@VCU Recruiting; job vacancies and other opportunities are available on VCU Handshake.
Graduate Student Financial Aid Opportunities
Many of our students have direct funding or reimbursement options from their current employer. Please contact your HR specialist to identify any tuition or professional development benefits that may be available to you.
For VCU and VCU Health employees, please visit the VCU tuition waiver human resources website.