The primary responsibility for meeting a student's educational costs rests with the student and his/her family. The Financial Aid program at the Sentara School of Health Professions exists to help students who want to obtain an education but have limited financial resources. The Sentara School of Health Professions offers a variety of financial aid opportunities for its students in approved programs. The following programs are approved for financial aid; Cardiovascular Technology (CVT), Registered Nursing (RN), Surgical Technology (ST).
Federal Student Grants
Federal Pell Grant
Unlike a loan, it does not have to be repaid. Generally, Pell Grants are awarded only to students with a Low Estimated Family contribution (EFC) who have not earned a bachelor or graduate degree. Eligibility will be determined from the information provided by the student on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Apply for the PIN number. (Use first banner below)
File the FAFSA at the same time of application. (use second banner below to link to offical websites)
Sentara School of Health Professions Federal School Code: 031065
Federal Family Educational Loans
Loans must be repaid and the student must be taking a minimum of six (6) credit hours. All students must complete an entrance and exit interview online. There are two types of loans:
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Stafford Loan (PDF file): New and returning students must print, complete, and return this form to the school Financial Aid Office.
Subsidized: The government pays the interest on the loan while enrolled in school. Loan repayment does not begin until the student leaves school. Link to: http://www.mapping-your-future.org
Unsubsidized: The interest accrues while enrolled in school. Loan repayment does not begin until the student leaves the school. Link to: http://www.mapping-your-future.org
PLUS loan (PDF file): For parents of dependent students. Loan request form; must be printed, filled out completely and turned into the school Financial Aid Office. Link to: http://www.mapping-your-future.org
Veterans Benefits
These are based upon a student's eligibility. Students should notify the Financial Aid office as soon as possible if they expect to receive VA benefits. The following are sites for active-duty military, military dependents, and veterans:
www.gibill.va.gov Site for obtaining information and completing application for benefits.
www.military.com Search source for potential scholarships. www.nmcrs.org/travers.html Apply for the Travers Scholarship and Loan Program
Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded based upon financial need and/or academic standing. There are variety of scholarship opportunities.
Scholarship Websites:
www.fastweb.com
www.collegeboard.com
www.discovernuring.com
www.ffst.org/scholarship.htm This site is for Surgical Technology students.
www.sdms.org/foundation This site is for Cardiovascular Technology Students.
Scholarships available for Sentara School of Health Professions Students
www.scholarships.com
www.scholarships.careersandcolleges.com
www.collegedata.com
www.collegeaidaward.com
www.scholarships.com
Important To Know
Checklist to Prevent Delays in Financial Aid Processing:
If requested, submit requested documents such as tax forms or w-2's as soon as possible. Not all students are asked for these documents. If you are not specifically asked, please do not submit.
Accept awards and revisions within 10 days.
Make sure that the School has a correct address for mailing financial aid correspondence and other documents. All address changes should be directed to Students Records. All correspondence will be mailed to the student's permanent address.
Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Financial Aid Office at (757) 388-2666 or email to: financial_aid@sentara.com
Factors that could adjust Financial Aid:
Initial financial aid award notifications are based on the cost of education, available resources, and the two assumptions that (1). the student will be enrolled for the course load he/she checked on the FAFSA and (2). that the student's classification as checked on the FAFSA agrees with the institutional records. Adjustments may be necessary if:
he/she withdraws.
he/she enrolls less than full-time.
he/she drops to less than full-time.
he/she receives additional financial aid, including tuition waivers, scholarships, veterans benefits, etc.
any changes are made to the Student Aid Report.