Office of Financial Aid
Hampton University
2^nd Floor, Whipple Barn
Hampton, VA 23668

800-624-3341
757-727-5332

In order to assist you in your financial aid search we have assembled a collection of the most often used terms and frequently asked questions. If you are unable to find the answer to your question here or within the other information on the site feel free to contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I apply for financial aid?
• Can I apply online?
• What if I'm unable to apply online?
• When should I apply for financial aid?
• Do I have to apply for financial aid every year?
• What is the "Priority Filing Date"?
• Why should I meet the "Priority" date?
• How do I apply for scholarships from the University?
• When will I receive my award notification?
• When will my financial aid be applied to my account?
• What if I Apply for Financial Aid after July 15, 2007?
• Am I "Financially Cleared" to start school?
• What if I am a Virginia resident, is there additional monies available to me?
• How do I qualify for the Hampton University Merit Scholarship?

Common Terms & Types of Aid

• Academic Competitiveness Grant
• College Scholarships Assistance Program (CSAP) (administered by the financial aid office)
• Cost of Attendance (COA)
• Cost of Education (COE)
• Dependent Student
• Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
• Federal Pell Grant
• Federal Perkins Loan
• Federal PLUS Loan
• Federal Stafford Loan (Subsidized)
• Federal Stafford Loan (Unsubsidized)
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
• Federal Work Study
• Financial Need
• Independent Student
• Miscellaneous Grants/Scholarships (MIS)
• National Smart Grant
• Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Authority (PHEAA)
• Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG) (administered by the financial aid office)