Grants

Grants are a type of financial aid that does not need to be repaid. Many grants are based on financial need, however, some grants also take into consideration academic performance, academic degree program and/or residence status.

To be evaluated for federal grant eligibility, please complete your FAFSA as soon as possible.

To be evaluated for the Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG), you must be a Virginia domiciled resident who completes a valid 2013-14 VTAG Application (will be available mid-spring) prior to the July 31 deadline.

Pell Lifetime Eligibility Used (LEU)
Some students may be affected by the Lifetime Eligibility Used (LEU) requirements for the Federal Pell Grant. Students who are close to or who have met his or her limit do not need to send any documentation unless it is requested in ASIST. Students can read more about the Pell Grant Lifetime Eligibility details here.

Refer to the table below for more information about available grants.

Name of Grant	Amount per year	Eligibility
Federal Pell Grant Watch a short video about the Federal Pell Grant	2012-2013: $555 to $5,550 Projected 2013-14: $574 to $5,645	Complete the FAFSA Undergraduate student U.S. Citizen or Eligible Non-Citizen Need Based: 2012-13 Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $4,995 or less. 2013-14 EFC of $5,081 or less. Prorated based on enrollment Other criteria apply, subject to change 2012-2013: Fall/Spring/Summer Max = $5,550 Projected 2013-14: Fall/Spring/Summer Max = $5,645
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Watch a short video about the FSEOG	Up to $1,000	Complete the FAFSA Undergraduate student Must be eligible for Federal Pell Grant Need Based: Expected Family Contribution (EFC) = 0 Enrolled at least half-time Funds are limited to early applicants Other criteria apply, subject to change
Federal TEACH Grant Watch a short video about the Federal TEACH Grant	Up to $6,000	Complete the FAFSA Undergraduate or graduate student Enrolled in TEACH Grant eligible major Maintain at least a 3.25 cumulative grade point average Prorated based on enrollment Must fulfill post-graduation teaching requirements or this grant becomes a Direct unsubsidized loan Other criteria apply, subject to change Fall/Spring/Summer Max = $6,000 Fall/Spring Max = $4,000
Liberty Supplemental Grant	$1,500 (0 - 1,000) $1,000 (1,001 - 2,500) $500 (2,501 - 6,000)	Complete the FAFSA Residential undergraduate student No previously earned bachelors degree Must be enrolled full-time Need Based Must borrow full Subsidized Federal Direct Student Loan Based on Expected Family Contribution (EFC) which is noted below each award amount Other criteria apply, subject to change
Tobacco Region Scholarship	2012-2013: Up to $90 per semester credit hour	Must be from a specific Southside, VA county or city For new, undergraduate students for Fall 2012 Application Deadline: May 31, 2012 More details at the program's homepage
Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG)	2012-2013: $2,800 estimated undergraduate $1,300 estimated graduate	Complete the electronic 2013-14 VTAG application Must be a Virginia domiciled resident Must not have moved to Virginia for purposes of attending post-secondary school Students who have previously received VTAG do not need to submit a new application unless changing programs from undergraduate to graduate. Awarded for qualifying majors only More details at the Virginia grants page Other criteria apply, subject to change Domicile Brochure from SCHEV
Virginia College Scholarship Assistance Program (CSAP)	Up to $1,000	2013-2014: CSAP is no longer being funded by the State of Virginia and is no longer available. Must be a Virginia domiciled resident Undergraduate student Need Based Other criteria apply, subject to change Funding limited and will be allocated by greatest need
Virginia Two Year College Transfer Grant	Up to $1,000 for standard award Up to an additional $1,000 for certain majors	Complete the FAFSA Undergraduate in-state student (first time entering freshman no earlier than fall 2007) Must be a Virginia domiciled resident Must not have moved to Virginia for purposes of attending post-secondary school Need Based: Returning students must have an EFC of $8,000 or less. Students who became eligible for the first time in Fall 2012 are granted the maximum EFC of $9,000 Must meet Selective Service requirements Must have earned an Associate's degree at a Virginia two-year public institution with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 for the Associate's degree Must maintain the 3.0 cumulative GPA at Liberty University Must be enrolled full time at Liberty University by the fall semester following the completion of the Associate's degree Degree program cannot be for religious training or theological education Additional $1,000 requires major in science, teaching, mathematics, engineering or nursing Limited to three years or 70 credit hours Other criteria apply, subject to change
Virginia Brown v. Board of Education Scholarship	Scholarship amount is based on tuition and fees and an allowance for books/supplies	Undergraduate or graduate student Must currently be a Virginia domiciled resident Must not have moved to Virginia for purposes of attending post-secondary school Must have been a Virginia domiciled resident between 1954 and 1964 and: A student in qualifying public school systems closed to avoid desegregation; and Unable to begin, continue, or complete your public school education during this time; or Relocated within or outside of Virginia to begin, continue, or complete your public school education during these years due to a school closing to avoid desegregation; or Ineligible to attend a private academy or foundation, in- or out-of-state established to circumvent desegregation; or Unable to pursue postsecondary education opportunities or training because of the inability to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalency Seminary and theological academic programs are not eligible

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