Showing posts with label Scholarships. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Scholarships. Show all posts

Thursday, January 27, 2011

In need of loot? Scholarships and financial aid info


Now that you have completed and submitted your application, are you wondering how to you are going to get the loot to pay for college?

If so, then the best thing to do - no matter if you think you will qualify for financial aid - is to complete the FAFSA. It's available now and you can use estimates to complete it. I know it seems like a chore, but it should be worth it in the end.

At Virginia Tech many of our scholarships start with two things: a completed FAFSA and the General Scholarship Application. The priority deadline for both at Virginia Tech is March 1.

Visit the Scholarships and Financial Aid website to read all about the different types of aid at Virginia Tech. There's a handy financial aid estimator to help you estimate your eligibility on their site as well. Also, you can set up a free account to view the Scholarships Gateway at Virginia Tech to see what specific scholarships you would like to throw your name in the hat for.

For those of you who wish to join the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, there are a few scholarship opportunities for you and only you! Keep in mind that just because you join the VTCC it doesn't mean that you have to make a commitment to the military. You can enroll in ROTC, but you don't have to in order to join the VTCC. Learn more

Best wishes to all of you who did apply to Virginia Tech (freshman application deadline was Jan 15). I know waiting for your admission decision is a pain, but at least you can pass the time with things like filling out the FAFSA, right?!

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Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Time to review your application

By Amanda Sparks
Assistant Director
Undergraduate Admissions

The weather might be cooling down, but things in the undergraduate admissions office are heating up! We're sure that things are pretty busy for you as well, but make sure you are keeping up with your application to Virginia Tech.

Even though you should have submitted you application by now if you were planning to apply to Virginia Tech, there are still a few things you could be doing.

To track your application, visit the application status page. If you submitted your application within the last few days, please keep in mind that you had lots of company. As a result, it might take up to two weeks for you to be able to see your application status online. Please try to be patient and know that we are processing your application as fast as possible. Keep checking the application status page.

Don't hesitate to contact our office with any questions you may have. This can be a stressful time of year for you, but it doesn't have to be complicated!


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Monday, January 11, 2010

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets

When you hear Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, do you think that means that you have to join the military? Well, think again! You do not have to enroll in ROTC (Reserves Officers' Training Corps) to be a part of the corps of cadets at Virginia Tech. Our civilian track program is a great way to gain leadership experience without incurring military obligations after graduating. And, you may also be eligible for some scholarships if you plan to enroll in the corps of cadets program.

Incoming freshman who choose to apply for corps of cadet status at Virginia Tech are eligible for the following scholarships.
  1. Emerging Leader Scholarship (no military obligation) Deadline: January 15
  2. Army ROTC Scholarship, Deadline: January 10
  3. Naval ROTC Scholarship, Deadline: January 20
  4. Virginia Tech Regimental Band Scholarship (provided to all band participants), Deadline: January 15

Emerging Leadership Scholarship
To apply for the Emerging Leadership Scholarship, you will need to complete the FAFSA. This scholarship is awarded based on merit. Up to 100 in-state and 100 out-of-state scholarships can be awarded each year. In recent years, more than half of our entering freshman cadets were awarded this scholarship. In-state students receive up to $8,000 and out-of-state students receive up to $12,000. For more information visit, www.vtcc.vt.edu/Prospect/Scholarships.php.

Army ROTC Scholarship
The deadline for the Army ROTC Scholarship is fast approaching. Please visit www.goarmy.com/rotc/scholarships.jsp for more information. Those awarded the scholarship will incur military obligation. However, there is no military obligation by simply applying.

Naval ROTC Scholarship
The Naval ROTC Scholarship deadline is January 20. Please visit https://www.navy.com/careers/nrotc/ for more information. Those awarded the scholarship will incur military obligation. However, there is no military obligation by simply applying.

Virginia Tech Regimental Band Scholarship
The Virginia Tech Regimental Band Scholarship deadline is January 15. All students who enroll in the Virginia Tech Regimental Band receive a $1,000 scholarship and the opportunity to receive an additional $1,000 grant. The Highty Tighties have a long standing tradition at Virginia Tech. They are retired champions of the Presidential Inaugural Parade. They received this honor after wining the parade competition in 1953, 1957, and 1961. To participate din the Virginia Tech Regimental Band, you are required to enroll in the corps of cadets. However, there is no military obligation.


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