Radford University Undergraduate Catalog, 2011-2012

The student has a right to know:
• the total cost of attending Radford University
for an academic year, including tuition
and fees and estimated costs of personal expenses,
books and transportation;
• the due dates for mandatory fees and the
payment procedures for those receiving financial
assistance;
• the deadline for submitting applications;
• how the financial need was determined;
• how much of the estimated financial need
has been met;
• the types of financial aid offered by Radford
University and the terms of those types of
aid which were received;
• how satisfactory academic progress is measured;
and
• the university refund policy for students
who withdraw.
The student is responsible:
• for submitting honest and accurate information
concerning enrollment and family
financial circumstances (full-time status is
defined as 12 semester hours for undergraduate
students unless indicated otherwise);
• for adhering to all agreements signed in the
course of applying for and receiving financial
assistance;
• for reporting a change to less than full-time
enrollment during the award period;
• for reporting promptly to the Financial Aid
Office the receipt of scholarships, grants or
loans awarded by organizations or agencies
other than Radford University;
• for becoming familiar with the deadlines
for application, the terms of financial aid received
and refund policies for students who
withdraw;
• for knowing the loan repayment responsibilities
and abiding by the terms of the promissory
note; and
• if awarded student employment, for performing
the job in a satisfactory manner. An
unsatisfactory performance may result in removal
from the work program.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS
Federal Pell Grants
Authorized by the 1972 Higher Education
Act, this program operates under the assumption
that needy students are entitled to a certain
amount of federal assistance while pursuing
an undergraduate degree. The eligibility for an
award is determined by a formula consistently
applied to all applicants, the cost of attending
the institution and the student’s part-time or fulltime
enrollment status. For the 2010-2011 academic
year, grants ranged from $555 to $5,550.
Application can be made by filing a Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Form.
Supplemental Education
Opportunity Grants
These grants, awarded under a federal aid
program, are available to any student who has
exceptional financial need and is progressing
satisfactorily toward a degree. The grants range
from $200 to $4,000 per year with no limit
placed on the maximum cumulative award.
Federal Teach Grant
The Federal Teach Grant program is a federal
grant program that provides grants of up to
$4,000 per year to students (regardless of income
or need) who intend to teach in a public or private
elementary or secondary school that serves
students from low income families in a high need
teaching field. Failure to complete the required
teaching service requirements or an eligible program/major/concentration
cause the grant to become
a Federal Direct Unsubsidized loan.
The obligation must be completed within
eight years of completing your program. Review
the service agreement for details. For all
requirements, review the RU Financial Aid website
at http://www.radford.edu/content/financialaid/home.html/
Virginia College Scholarship
Assistance Program
The College Scholarship Assistance Program
(CSAP) is a need-based program of grants
to students enrolled in Virginia colleges and universities.
Virginia resident undergraduates who
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