Vanderbilt University office of Financial Aid

Contact Us:
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

2309 West End Ave.
Nashville, TN
37203-1725

On-campus 2-3591
(615)322-3591
1-800-288-0204
FAX: (615)343-8512
finaid@vanderbilt.edu

APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID FOR INCOMING FRESHMAN/TRANSFER STUDENTS

Our office is available to answer questions or guide you through the steps in applying for need-based financial assistance. The following steps are designed to help guide you through the application process.

Students are advised to pay close attention to the financial aid calendar. This will help students avoid any deadlines that may be crucial for certain awards as some funds are limited.

Steps in making application for financial assistance:

Submit the 2008-09 Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA), school code 003535.
Submit the College Scholarship Service Financial Aid Profile CSS/PROFILE, school code 1871.
Submit copies of your and your parents' 2007 federal tax return with all attachments and W-2 forms to our office as soon as they are complete/available. These can be mailed to: 2309 West End Ave, Nashville, TN, 37203-1725.
Click here for loan application instructions if you have received your award notification letter and have been awarded a student loan.

The FAFSA is also available from high school guidance counselors.

Determining Eligibility
Eligibility is based on the difference between the amount a student and family are expected to pay toward college and the total cost of attending. Although costs vary among institutions, students who receive financial aid may pay no more to attend Vanderbilt than they would to attend a college with lower costs.

For students who qualify for financial aid, Vanderbilt offers a variety of university grants, federal and state grants, low-interest loans, and a student employment program. Financial aid is usually awarded in a combination of grant, loan, and work under the Federal Work-Study Program. Total aid packages vary according to each student's eligibility. In some cases, aid may cover the student's total cost of attending Vanderbilt. To qualify, a student must be a U.S. citizen or eligible permanent resident.

The formula for determining eligibility considers family income and assets, family size, the number of family members in college, and other factors. The student's earnings, assets, and other resources also are considered.

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