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Updating Your Application through MyAppVU

Jan. 26, 2021—We’ve now passed the deadline for first-year applications to Vanderbilt, and we thank each of you who applied. Your application is complete once you’ve submitted the required items included in your Common, Coalition, or QuestBridge application. However, we know that sometimes applicants need to submit a supporting document or make an update to their application....

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What you need to know: Financial Aid Deadlines and Process

Oct. 29, 2018—You may know Vanderbilt for its stellar academics, its hometown of Nashville, or the many ways VU students balance work and fun. Did you know that Vanderbilt also has one of the best financial aid programs in the country? In fact, Princeton Review has ranked Vanderbilt #1 for Great Financial Aid this year. If you want...

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Application Deadlines Approach

Dec. 21, 2017—2017 has been a big year for Vanderbilt:  Graduating the Class of 2017 and welcoming the Class of 2021; celebrating the life of alumnus and civil rights pioneer Perry Wallace; marveling at a total solar eclipse. You can see more of the highlights from a remarkable year in this great year-in-review video. The end of the year isn’t...

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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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Financial Aid Application Process and Deadlines

Oct. 25, 2017—Financial aid applications became available October 1, and before you know it, the deadlines will be here! Don’t worry — I’m here to share with you how the financial aid process works at Vanderbilt. For U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens, we require the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile...

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Deadlines!

Dec. 22, 2016—The end of the year is fast approaching, and in the world of college admissions, that means one thing: application deadlines. If you are a high school senior wrapping up your fall semester and heading into winter break, don’t forget to circle January 1, our application deadline for both admissions and merit scholarships. What do...

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Let’s Get Technical: Applying for Financial Aid at Vanderbilt

Jan. 21, 2015—While there are a number of steps in applying for financial aid at Vanderbilt, we provide you some advice and tips to guide through the process at Vanderbilt.

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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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Application FAQs

Jan. 10, 2014—Carolyn answers the questions our admissions counselors have been hearing most frequently over the last several days.

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Financial Aid To Do List

Aug. 23, 2013—What are the essentials to consider when applying for financial aid? We've got you covered.

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New Year’s Resolutions for Current High School Students

Jan. 13, 2012—Carolyn Pippen on what students in grades 9 - 12 can be doing to prepare for college.

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