Financial Aid News and Updates
- Summer Financial Aid: Students may apply for summer financial aid if they are taking courses at UMW or at a host institution by completing the Summer Financial Aid Request Form. Due to the new regulations regarding the Federal Pell Grant, students may be able to receive a portion of their Pell Grant during the summer semester. In most cases, students must be enrolled in at least six credits during the summer semester.
- 2018-2019 FAFSA Verification Process: Approximately 30% of students that complete the 2018-19 FAFSA are annually selected for the Federal FAFSA Verification Process. This process ensures that the FAFSA contains accurate information. During this process, the Office of Financial Aid is required to collect student and/or family financial information, which is then compared to the information on the FAFSA. Students may review any Verification requirements through their MyUMW portal, via the Eagle Gateway. Verification documents are due on June 1, 2018. These requirements include (but are not limited to):
- Online Verification Worksheet: This online form requires the student to complete questions regarding their household and income, and then is automatically sent to a parent email address provided by the student. The parent must then confirm their income information and submit the form.
- Copy of 2016 IRS Tax Return Transcript: The Transcript is an “official” version of a tax return. This can be ordered free of charge from irs.gov. The Office of Financial Aid is unable to accept copies of 1040’s or other tax returns.
- Copies of 2016 W2’s, 1099’s, or other Wage Statements: These must match the income information provided on the corresponding federal tax returns.
- Student Employment: There are approximately 700 student employment positions across campus. Students may apply through the UMW Careers Portal. Hiring occurs throughout the year. Students are encouraged to reach out to any department for which they are interested in applying, as they would make the actual hiring positions.
Tessa Howard, Assistant Director of Financial Aid