Types of Aid

Grants and Scholarships

Institutional

Need Based Grants:  Washington and Lee University provides generous need based grants.  The application process details can be found on the web site at Need Based Aid.

Merit Based Scholarships:  All Washington and Lee University merit based scholarships are awarded through the Johnson Scholarship Program.

Federal

Pell Grant:  The PELL grant is awarded to undergraduate students with high need.  Eligibility is determined by the federal prossessor and requires submission of the FAFSA.

FSEOG:  The Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is awarded to undergraduate students with high need as determined by the federal processor.  Students must be eligible for the Pell grant to receive the FSEOG.

ACG:  The Academic Cmpetetiveness Grant (ACG) is awarded to undergraduate students with high need during their first two years of college.  Students must have completed a rigorous high school curriculum and be eligible for the Pell grant to receive the ACG.  Awards range from $750.00 to $1,350 per year.

SMART:  The SMART grant is awarded to undergadate juniors and senior with high need.  Students must be in an eligible major and also be eligible for the Pell grant to receive the SMART grant.  Awards are up to $4000.00 per year.

ROTC:  The Army ROTC Program offers scholarships and stipends to all eligible students.   

State

VTAG: The Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG) is awarded to undergradutae and graduate students who have submitted a VTAG application and have been determined to be resisdence of the state of Virginia.  Please see our VTAG website for details. 

Other Scholarships and Grants

Information regarding scholarships and awards offered through independent organizations can be found at Other Scholarship Opportunities.