Our students utilize scholarships and grants, our four-year graduation guarantee, summer terms, an interest-free installment plan and federal student loans.
For current, up-to-date information regarding tuition, fees and financial aid at Southern Virginia University, visit Student Financial Services.
Don't be shocked by the sticker price. Few students, if any, will pay full tuition when they attend Southern Virginia. Each year Southern Virginia University awards more than $5 million in merit, need-based, talent and returned missionary or humanitarian aid, significantly reducing the cost of a Southern Virginia Education.
Scholarships & Grants
We will do everything we can to make it affordable for you to attend Southern Virginia. The average Southern Virginia student received $7,160 in institutional scholarships and grants during 2010-2011.
In addition to the variety of scholarships and grants we award each year, we offer scholarships to all students who have completed an honorable mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- Academic Scholarships: $1,000 to $10,000
- Marriott Scholar Awards: up to $15,000
- Homeschool/ Non-traditional Student Scholarships: up to $10,000
- Housing Grants: $2,000
- Returned Missionary & Humanitarian Service Grants: $2,000
- Fine & Performing Arts Talent Grants: Amounts vary
- University Grant: up to $1,500
- International Student Grants: $1,000
We also encourage students to pursue scholarships offered by private organizations and companies, such as local service clubs and businesses.
The first thing you need to do is contact your admissions counselor to find out what scholarships you qualify for. Nearly every student at Southern Virginia University is offered an academic scholarship based on his or her GPA and ACT/SAT score.
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4-Year Graduation Guarantee
Students who attend larger universities often take five or more years to graduate. We promise that students who adhere to and accomplish their curriculum plans will graduate within four years or we’ll cover any additional tuition costs they accrue at Southern Virginia.
Summer Terms
Tuition during May, June and August terms is offered at a significantly reduced rate. Students who utilize one or more of our summer terms have graduated in less than four years. Graduating sooner means you can earn a salary or finish an advanced degree while students at other universities are still choosing a major.
Interest-free Installment Plan
Southern Virginia University offers an interest-free tuition payment plan that distributes the cost of tuition into monthly installments throughout the academic year. There is a $75-per-year fee associated with this plan.
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Federal Aid & Loans
The U.S. government offers a variety of grants and loans, including Federal Pell Grants and Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants. Awards are based on a student’s financial needs.
To request these awards, students should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To meet the priority deadline, the FAFSA should be filed by April 15 each year. Visit www.fafsa.ed.gov for more information.
Federal Aid
Completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step no matter which type of financial aid you seek. The U.S. Department of Education devotes millions of dollars each year to college students, and federal grants and loans offer flexible repayment schedules.
Grants
Grants, such as the Pell Grant and the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), award aid to college students based solely on financial need. Unlike loans, grants don't have to be paid back.
Subsidized Loans
Federal loans, such as the Federal Family Education Loans and Direct Loans, offer low interest rates and flexible payment schedules. Parents can leverage additional money through the Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) program, which also offers low interest rates.
Scholarships
There are thousands of scholarships available to help pay for your college education—you just have to know where to look. Scholarships offer money you don't have to pay back, and you may qualify for more than one.
Southern Virginia offers a number of institutional scholarships and grants. View scholarships offered by Southern Virginia.
Alternative Loans
If your needs aren't fully met by federal programs or scholarships, commercial banks can provide additional assistance, although it frequently comes with higher interest rates.
For more information on federal loans and grants, visit Student Financial Services provided by Southern Virginia University.
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Cost vs. Value
Investing in a Southern Virginia education costs much less than most other private colleges and universities. The added value of our Core curriculum, small classes, intellectual engagement and Latter-day Saint environment far outweighs the cost of tuition.
According to the Collegiate Learning Assessment, graduating seniors from Southern Virginia rank in the top seven percent of seniors nationally in their ability to carefully and critically analyze complex materials, propose solutions and communicate their findings clearly. Our small classes, distinguished professors and engaged learning environment prepare our students become leaders in the workplace and in the world.
"In education, the question of quality is defined by the worth of the education you receive inside and outside the classroom as well as the kind of relationship you will have with your professors, coaches, and other teachers.
You will find that in the long run the quality or value of a Southern Virginia education is well worth the cost."President Rodney K. Smith
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