What is Flash.Mail

Flash.Mail is a monthly newsletter published by the Virginia Tech Office of University Scholarships and Financial Aid (USFA) covering many different financial aid topics every month. Flash.Mail comes to you through the FINAID-INFO listserv subscription.

Current Articles

August 2008 Edition - click here - pdf

Welcome Students! Student Loan Availability at VT Notify USFA If You Will Not Utilize a Student Loan Financial Aid Disbursements for Fall 2008 Federal Student Loan Requirements Expecting a Refund? Be proactive! Outside Aid Must be Reported to USFA Federal Work Study (FWS) “Making the Grade” Workshop University Bill Payment Options Project Success Parent PLUS Loan Master Promissory Note The 2008-2009 FAFSA Graduation Date Update New Regulations for Federal Financial Aid Health Professions Student Loan Master Promissory Note Bursar’s Corner Extended Office Hours Budget Tuition Plan Participants Direct Deposit of Refunds Refunds Refunds for Resignations and Reduced Course Loads Electronic Billing and Payment System September 5, 2008 – Classes Dropped for Non-Payment of Tuition, Fees, Room and Board Perkins Loan Master Promissory Note

Article Archive

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Monthly Publication

Over 30,000 subscribers read our monthly flash mail. While many of the topics are specific to Virginia Tech, a great deal of the information is applicable to the scholarship and financial aid processes and programs across the country.

This newsletter is especially useful for:

• Current and prospective Virginia Tech students
• Parents and guardians
• Guidance counselors
• Anyone interested in financial assistance opportunities at Virginia Tech.

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Comments, suggestions and submissions

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