Entrance Counseling
If you accept the subsidized and/or unsubsidized loans on your award letter, you are required to complete online at . Entrance Counseling will introduce you to the many aspects of Direct Loans, including interest rates, repayment plans, and loan eligibility. Until Entrance Counseling is completed, the government will not disburse your Direct Loan funds. If you have borrowed subsidized and/or unsubsidized loans in the past, you are not required to complete Entrance Counseling again.
Master Promissory Note (MPN)
If you accept the subsidized and/or unsubsidized loans on your award letter, you are required to complete a (MPN) online at . The MPN is the loan agreement between you and the federal government. Until the MPN is completed, the government will not disburse your Direct Loan funds. If you have borrowed Direct Subsidized and/or Unsubsidized loans in the past and your MPN has not expired, you are not required to complete another MPN.
Verification
If your was selected for verification, by either the Department of Education or VWU, you must complete the required verification worksheet and submit all required documents before your aid will be disbursed to you. Please contact the Financial Aid Office if you have questions regarding verification.
Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant
If you are a Virginia resident, you may be eligible for the (VTAG). To apply, you must complete the VTAG application and turn it into VWU's Financial Aid Office by July 31.
Work Study Program
If Work Study is listed on your award letter, you are eligible to apply for a Federal Work Study position. Please log in to to apply beginning the first Monday in August.
Please note that in order to participate in the program, you must apply and be selected for a position. Positions are limited so it is important to apply early to be selected for an interview.