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Financial Aid Q&A – Get Your Questions Answered

Dec. 4, 2017—Do you have questions about affording college? Should you complete the FAFSA and CSS Profile? Want to learn more about Vanderbilt’s financial aid process or have questions about the Net Price Calculator? Vanderbilt financial aid officers are standing by with answers! The Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships is offering extended hours so that you...

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Vanderbilt’s Net Price Calculator

Oct. 12, 2017—During your college search process, the question of how much will it cost is sure to come up. Well, you don’t have to wonder about college costs, because we have a tool to help:  the net price calculator. This tool allows you to input information about yourself and your family’s finances to find out an...

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Merit Scholarship Deadlines Are Coming Up Soon

Nov. 13, 2015—Update (1/1/16): The deadline to apply for Cornelius Vanderbilt and Chancellor’s Scholarships has been extended to January 7, 2016. Contact the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships with any questions. The deadlines to apply for merit scholarships at Vanderbilt are coming up soon. Applications for the Ingram Scholarship are due December 1, 2015. Applications...

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QuestBridge National College Match Application Due Friday

Sep. 22, 2014—It's year two of Vanderbilt's partnership with QuestBridge, and we're looking forward to the opportunity to be matched with more talented students this year. Applications for the QuestBridge National College Match program are due September 26.

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Need-based aid at VU

Sep. 19, 2014—David breaks down the Opportunity Vanderbilt Financial Aid program, explaining the three commitments Vanderbilt makes

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Why Are Vanderbilt Students So Happy

Aug. 4, 2014—Vanderbilt ranks as the #1 happiest college in America, according to a new survey by the Princeton Review. So, what makes Commodores so darn happy? We investigate today on the blog.

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What Does “Best Value” Mean?

Nov. 8, 2013—This year, Vanderbilt jumped to number 11 nationally in the U.S. News and World Report ranking of "best value schools." Jay looks at the numbers to see why exactly Vanderbilt ranks as such a good value.

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Road Show Recap

Aug. 21, 2013—Carolyn reflects on lessons learned on the road (show).

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Three Promises

Oct. 3, 2008—I might have the greatest job in the world. I get to travel. I get to meet intelligent, interesting young people. When not traveling, I go to work on a beautiful campus in the middle of Nashville. I even have a season baseball ticket.   Still, the best part is that I can make some...

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