Scholarships and Financial Aid Category
Financial Aid To Do List
Aug. 23, 2013—What are the essentials to consider when applying for financial aid? We've got you covered.
Early Action, Early Decision, and Regular Decision: What’s the Difference?
Aug. 13, 2013—Carolyn breakdowns the different decisions plans you may come across when applying to college.
I’m on the Wait List – Now What?
Apr. 12, 2013—Carolyn gives an update and some helpful tips for our wait-listed students.
Guest Blog: Merit Scholarships Update
Mar. 5, 2013—Director of Undergraduate Scholarships Brent Tener updates readers on merit scholarship notifications.
Naming the College Halls
Nov. 15, 2012—Vanderbilt's Board of Trust reveals the official names of our newest residence halls and the stories of the people they will honor.
So You’re a Transfer Student
Mar. 28, 2012—Carolyn explains how the admissions process works for our undergraduate transfer students.
Vanderbilt Among Tops in Financial Aid Policies
Jul. 12, 2011—Many thanks to the College Inc Blog at the Washington Post for highlighting our expanded aid program as among The 12 Best College Financial Aid Policies. The principles represented in our Three Commitments are central to us here at Vanderbilt.
Vanderbilt Admission Decisions Will Mail Tomorrow
Mar. 22, 2011—This is a short and sweet blog post. Just the need-to-knows. If you want more information, refer to my previous posts regarding mailing day. If you have more detailed scholarship questions, check out my merit-scholarship blog from earlier in the month or contact the Office of Financial Aid and Undergraduate Scholarships. Finally, if you have...
Ingram Scholarship Recipients Announced
Feb. 25, 2011—This past Wednesday, the Vanderbilt Ingram Scholarship Program announced its newest class of incoming students. Created in 1994 by E. Bronson Ingram, Chairperson of the Vanderbilt University Board of Trust from 1991 to 1995, the program encourages scholars to combine their professional career with a commitment to community service. The gift to endow the program...
Merit Scholarship Finalists and News
Feb. 2, 2011—Greetings, I am pleased to provide the following update as it relates to our major merit scholarship programs for the entering Fall 2011 class. Learn more about Vanderbilt’s merit scholarship opportunities through the Office of Student Financial Aid and Undergraduate Scholarships.
Scholarship Update
Jan. 21, 2011—Greetings from the Office of Student Financial Aid and Undergraduate Scholarships! I just wanted to provide a brief update regarding processing for both merit and need-based financial assistance. Please remember, should you have any questions regarding financial assistance at Vanderbilt, you may access our website at: www.vanderbilt.edu/financialaid. Also, you may send questions via e-mail to finaid@vanderbilt.edu.
Why You Should Care About Net Price
Sep. 24, 2010—Here's why you should start caring about getting versed in the ways of net price, because starting next Fall, every college in the nation will be required to feature a net price calculator on their websites.