Understanding My Financial Aid

Financial Aid can be broken down into three categories: Grants & Scholarships, Loans and Work Study.

• Grants & Scholarships - money that does not need to be paid back. 
• Loans - money that must be paid back.
• Work Study - money earned through employment on campus.

This guide is here to help students understand their award letter and how their financial aid package helps pay for college.

Information from your award letter is needed on this guide.  If you have lost your award letter or need a new one sent to you please contact the Office of Financial Aid at 540-665-4538 or finaid@xlqx.net.

Grants and scholarships are aid that does not need to be paid back.  Most grants and scholarships are awarded to students based on academic merit, talent and financial need as determined by the FAFSA.  Some grants and scholarships are awarded based on the program of study such as the Conservatory Scholarship and Nursing Grant.  State grants are awarded based on domicile and typically require a state application.  

Enter the dollar amount from the Total column on your award letter for each award below:

*VTAG applications must be received by The Office of Financial Aid by July 31st to receive this award. Application may be found here.

Enter the dollar amount from the Total column on your award letter for each award below:

The Work Study program allows students to work and earn money at a campus job while enrolled. Students typically work between 8 to 10 hours a week and  work hours are scheduled around the student's classes.  Work Study is paid directly to the student in the form of a check. Students earn money for the hours they work and are paid biweekly on Fridays.

The amount on the award letter is the maximum amount the student may earn during the award year. These funds are paid to the student and do not go towards the University bill. 

Grants & Scholarships

Total Grants & Scholarships

Loans

Total Loans

Work Study

Total

Total Aid Towards University Bill

If you have questions about your aid package contact The Office of Financial Aid at 540-665-4538 or finaid@xlqx.net.  

Signed award letters may be sent to finaid@xlqx.net, faxed to 540-665-4939 or mailed to:

The Office of Financial Aid

1460 University Drive

Winchester, VA 22601

The Shenandoah University Estimated Cost Sheet is intended to assist students in determining the financial resources they will need for the upcoming 2020-2021 academic year.  The following questions are used to determine an estimate of university charges for 2020-2021 based upon the selected academic program.  THIS IS NOT A UNIVERSITY BILL.

Tuition and fees listed are for two terms for full-time students:

• Tuition: $32,510
• Technology fee: $360
• IM Learning fee: $620
• Student Service fee: $340

A breakdown of tuition and fees may be found here.

Tuition and fees listed are for two terms for full-time students:

• Tuition: $32,510
• Technology Fee: $360
• IM Learning Fee: $620
• Student Service Fee: $340
• Conservatory Fee: $1,820
• Applied Major Lesson: $490*
• Applied Minor Lesson: $295*
*Major and Minor lesson fees are per course and are not included in this estimate.

A breakdown of tuition and fees may be found here.

Tuition and fees listed are for two terms for full-time students:

• Tuition: $32,510
• Technology fee: $360
• IM Learning fee: $620
• Student Service fee: $340
• Clinical fee: $340*
*Clinical fees are charged per clinical course and are not included in this estimate.

A breakdown of tuition and fees may be found here.

Options to Cover Remaining Balance

Outside Scholarships

Students are strongly encouraged to pursue scholarships from outside the university. Your home community and the Internet can be great potential sources for a scholarship. Some outside scholarship resources we have found helpful may be found here.

Parent PLUS Loan

Parents of dependent students have the option of utilizing the Federal Parent PLUS loan to assist with their dependent's education. If your parent wishes to use the Federal Parent PLUS loan to help cover any gap in funding, the application may be found at studentaid.gov.

Payment Plan

Students with gaps in funding may utilize the Shenandoah University payment plan.  University payment plans are processed through our Student Accounts office.  More information about the payment plan may be found here.

If you have questions about your aid package contact The Office of Financial Aid at 540-665-4538 or finaid@xlqx.net.  

Signed award letters may be sent to finaid@xlqx.net, faxed to 540-665-4939 or mailed to:

The Office of Financial Aid

1460 University Drive

Winchester, VA 22601