Key Resources for Current Students
What is Virginia Tech Advantage?
Virginia Tech Advantage expands access to the resources students need to succeed – from financial and academic support to hands-on learning opportunities.
The initiative enhances services available to all students, including support for basic needs and experiential learning, while also providing scholarship support for Virginia undergraduate students with financial need.
What resources are available to me now as a student?
- Financial support – Scholarships and aid to reduce unmet need (for eligible students)
- Basic needs – Food access, emergency funding, and related resources
- Career preparation – Internships, co-ops, advising, and professional development
- Learning experiences – Research, study abroad, and other high-impact opportunities
How do I know if I qualify for certain programs?
Some resources are available to all students, while others depend on financial need or application processes. Advisors and support offices can help you understand your options.
How can I apply for financial assistance?
Submit the FAFSA and the General Scholarship Application each year to be considered for financial aid and scholarships.
Requests for emergency funding and basic needs support are available year-round.
Where can I find help navigating these resources?
Students can connect with advisors, the Office of University Scholarships and Financial Aid, the Dean of Students office, and other support teams to explore available resources and get guidance.
How does Virginia Tech Advantage benefit families?
Virginia Tech Advantage strengthens the university’s ability to support students holistically – from affordability to well-being to career readiness – with expanded resources that benefit the broader student community.
Does Virginia Tech Advantage apply to graduate students?
Virginia Tech Advantage includes resources that support both undergraduate and graduate students, particularly in areas such as basic needs and student support services.
Some components of the initiative, including certain scholarship programs, are focused on undergraduate students. However, the broader commitment to reducing barriers and supporting student success extends across the university.
Does Virginia Tech Advantage reduce tuition costs?
Virginia Tech Advantage does not change tuition rates. Instead, it focuses on reducing financial barriers through a combination of scholarships (for eligible students), expanded financial support, and increased access to resources that help students succeed.
This includes support for basic needs , as well as funding and opportunities that make experiences like internships, research, and study abroad more accessible.
Are out-of-state students eligible for support?
Many aspects of Virginia Tech Advantage benefit all students, including out-of-state students. These include access to basic needs resources, experiential learning opportunities, and student support services.
How is Virginia Tech Advantage different from financial aid?
Financial aid is one component of Virginia Tech Advantage.
The initiative takes a broader approach by combining financial support with academic resources, basic needs assistance, and expanded access to high-impact learning experiences such as internships, research, and study abroad.
Together, these elements help reduce barriers and support students throughout their time at Virginia Tech.
Do students need to apply separately for Virginia Tech Advantage?
No, there is no separate or additional application for Virginia Tech Advantage.
Students are considered for scholarships and financial aid through the standard admissions, FAFSA, and scholarship application processes. Other resources, such as basic needs support and experiential learning opportunities, are available through campus programs and services.
Some components of the initiative, including certain scholarship programs, are focused on undergraduate students. However, the broader commitment to reducing barriers and supporting student success extends across the university.