How to Apply for One or Both Semesters of the 2010-2011 Academic Year

• Complete the 2010–2011 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Renewal FAFSA after January 1, but before March 1. Be sure to include the Randolph College Code Number—003734.

• Forward a signed copy of your 2009 federal income tax return and your parents' 2009 income tax return to us.

• After you have been accepted for admission, we will forward a consortium agreement to you. The financial aid director at your "home" school must sign the form and return it to us, enabling Randolph College to process your application for aid.

Sources of Financial Aid 

• Randolph College Grant — a non-repayable combination of academic and need-based grants up to a maximum of $15,900 for a full academic year ($7,950 per semester).  You must file a FAFSA to be considered for a grant.

• Federal Pell Grant — provides up to a maximum of $5,350 (estimated).

• Student and parent educational loan programs — Randolph College participates in several loan/payment programs. We will provide additional information to you in December.

• For Virginia Residents - Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant.  If you are currently enrolled at a private college in Virginia and you receive this grant, you may be eligible to receive the grant to attend the Randolph College Program in Reading. The grant is estimated to be $3,000 for the academic year, $1500 for a semester; however, the final amount depends on the total amount appropriated by the General Assembly and the number of students enrolled.

• Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship -
  Sponsored by the US Department of State.  For students receiving a Federal Pell Grant at the time of application. See www.iie.org/gilman for details.

• Rotary International Scholarships - deadline could be as early as March of the calendar year preceding the year abroad.  See www.rotary.org for details.

How to Apply for Spring, 2010

• The information above still applies, but   the maximum amounts of the various awards are as follows:  Randolph College Grant - $7,712;  Pell Grant - $2,675 ; Virginia TAG grant - $1,500.

We look forward to working with you as you learn more about the Randolph College study-abroad program at the University of Reading! Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.