Your Transfer Journey, Supported
We understand that transitioning to a new institution can raise concerns about affordability. At the University of Lynchburg, we prioritize genuine support and clarity within a community focused on service. We’re focused on connecting you to your purpose and giving you the tools to build a life you love, which includes comprehensive financial support.
We’re committed to making your personalized life-change possible, which is why 100% of our students receive financial aid. When you are admitted, you are automatically considered for a wide range of merit scholarships and awards. We offer generous transfer packages, including the guaranteed Dell Transfer Grant, which provides an additional $2,000 that complements any other scholarships and aid you may receive.
Investing in You: Automatic Scholarships for Transfer Students
Once you’re admitted to the University, you will automatically be considered for academic scholarships — no separate scholarship application is required. Transfer students must have a minimum of 12 transfer credits to be considered for scholarships. These transfer scholarships range in value from $14,000 to $20,000 annually for students. They are awarded to traditional, full-time transfer students based on the college GPA for all coursework attempted.
Scholarship Name | Amount | Academic Requirements |
Achievement Transfer Award | $12,000 | 2.00-2.49 GPA on all coursework |
Alumni Transfer Award | $14,000 | 2.50-2.99 GPA on all coursework |
Associate Degree Transfer Scholarship* | $18,000 | 3.50 or greater GPA on all coursework and an eligible associate degree* |
Dean’s Transfer Scholarship | $16,000 | 3.00-3.49 GPA on all coursework |
Trustee Transfer Scholarship | $18,000 | 3.50 or greater GPA on all coursework |
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship | $3,000 (in addition to merit scholarship) | For any Phi Theta Kappa student |
Scholarships may be renewable for each year the student attends the University of Lynchburg if renewal eligibility is maintained. Academic expectations for renewal may differ from those for federal, state, and University need-based aid, so students should refer to their scholarship letter.
You may receive only one of these awards.
*Eligible degrees include Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Arts and Science degrees granted by a Virginia community college or equivalent degrees from out-of-state schools.
Two-Year College Transfer Grant Program
What it is: The Two-Year College Transfer Grant Program, established in 2007, encourages students to complete an associate’s degree at a Virginia public two-year college before transferring to a participating four-year institution. This grant helps lower the cost of obtaining a bachelor’s degree, with qualifying students receiving the award upon transferring to a participating Virginia public or private nonprofit college or university.
Eligibility:
Be a Virginia in-state undergraduate (meeting residency, military dependent, or Tuition Equity requirements).
Have earned an associate degree from a Virginia public two-year college with a 3.0+ GPA.
Enroll full-time in a non-religious degree program at a four-year institution the following fall or spring after completing the associate degree.
Demonstrate financial need (Student Aid Index ≤ 15,000) and meet Selective Service requirements.
How to apply: Students must apply for financial aid by completing the federal Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Dell Transfer Grant
The Dell Transfer Grant is a financial award offered by the University of Lynchburg, guaranteeing $2,000 for all transfer students. This grant is provided as additional aid to help students transition to the University.
A key feature of the Dell Transfer Grant is that it stacks on top of any other scholarships and merit aid a student receives. To make the process straightforward, students do not need to complete extra steps or forms to receive the grant. We encourage all prospective transfer students, including those who previously applied but did not enroll, to take advantage of this scholarship opportunity.
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
How to Apply for Financial Aid
It’s crucial to understand that financial aid from your current institution will not automatically transfer to your new institution. To make sure there are no delays in processing your financial aid for your new school, you need to take action as early as possible.
The essential step: update your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You should do this as early as possible, even before you finalize your transfer decision. When updating your FAFSA, be sure to include the University of Lynchburg’s official school code: 003720.
Step 1: Obtain a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID
Before you can do anything else, you must obtain an FSA ID, which is an Electronic Signature for both Student and Parent(s) if dependent.
You need an FSA ID when logging into certain Department of Education websites. Create an FSA ID now.
Remember: An email address can be associated with only one FSA ID. Why? The FSA ID electronically signs documents such as loan promissory notes (which establish the binding legal obligation for the loan debt). Therefore, it is extremely important that any communications related to those documents or that FSA ID go to the correct person.
Similarly, make sure you don’t let anyone else know your FSA ID or create it for you because you’ll be putting yourself at risk of identity theft or — at the very least — not knowing how to sign into your account.
Watch this video to learn how to create an FSA ID.
The FSA ID process consists of three main steps:
- Enter your login information.
Provide your email address and a unique username and password. - Enter your personal information.
Provide your Social Security Number, name, and date of birth.
Include your mailing address, email address, telephone number, and language preference. For security purposes, provide and create answers to five challenge questions. - Submit your FSA ID information.
Agree to the terms and conditions.
Verify your email address. (This is optional but helpful. By verifying your email address, you can use your email address as your username when logging into certain Department of Education websites. This verification also lets you retrieve your username or reset your password without answering challenge questions.)
Step 2: File Your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Students must complete the FAFSA every year.
- The FAFSA is available online.
- Log in with your FSA ID.
- This web application automatically prompts applicants to enter all required fields and questions any discrepant data. Renewal applicants may access their Renewal FAFSA at this site using their FSA ID.
University of Lynchburg uses your FAFSA data to determine your eligibility for institutional aid.
Future Act Direct Data Exchange (FADDX)
The 2024-2025 FAFSA and beyond will use the Future Act Direct Data Exchange (FADDX) instead of the Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) to receive Federal Tax Information from the Internal Revenue Service. Each contributor (student and parent(s)) must give consent for this information to be retrieved by FAFSA. Otherwise, you cannot complete the FAFSA and be evaluated for federal financial aid eligibility.
*If you only wish to receive merit aid, you do not need to complete the FAFSA.
Step 3: Keep Track of Your Financial Aid with Financial Aid Online
Financial Aid Online allows you to:
- Access your financial aid at any time, from any location.
- Check the status of your application.
- View a list of documents we’ve received from you and a list of missing information.
- View your financial aid award(s).
- Accept or decline your financial aid award(s).
- View your student loan history.
- Check the status of your student loans for the current year.
Login Instructions
To access our online system, please visit fa.lynchburg.edu and then follow these instructions:
- Click on the First Time User link in the login box. You will be prompted to enter your Financial Aid Web ID (you’ll receive your Web ID from the Financial Aid Department).
- If you have logged in before, enter your Financial Aid Web ID — if you have forgotten your password, click the Forgot Your Password link.
- Update your account.
- Select and answer two security questions. You will answer these questions if you forget your login information.
- Change or create your password, following these specifications:
- Must be at least 9 characters long.
- Must contain at least one upper case and one lower case character.
- Must contain at least one number.
- Must contain at least one of these special characters: !@#$%^&*().
Virginia Residents: Apply for VTAG
Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant Program (VTAG)
What it is: The VTAG is a program established in 1972 and authorized by the Code of Virginia as the Tuition Assistance Grant Act. Its purpose is to help Virginia residents attending accredited private, nonprofit colleges and universities located within the commonwealth of Virginia. The grant is designed for students pursuing eligible degrees that are not for religious training or theological education.
Eligibility: To be considered eligible for VTAG, students must meet several basic criteria:
- Be classified as a Virginia student, which involves meeting domiciliary residency requirements, military dependent requirements, or Tuition Equity provision requirements.
- Be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate, graduate, or professional student.
- Be enrolled at an eligible institution (such as the University of Lynchburg) and pursuing an eligible degree that excludes religious training or theological education.
- Eligible graduate programs are limited to those in a health-related professional program designated by the 51 series of programs under the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs.
- Comply with federal Selective Service registration requirements.
| Student Type | Maximum Annual Award (Regular) | Maximum Semester Award (Regular) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $5,250 | $2,625 |
| Graduate | $5,000 | $2,500 |
How to apply: Virginia residents interested in the grant should submit the VTAG application.
Deadlines: The application deadlines for VTAG are:
- Primary Deadline: Completed applications must be submitted on or before Sept. 15, before the start of the fall semester of enrollment.
- Secondary Deadline: Applications submitted after Sept. 15, but no later than Dec. 1, will only be considered for an award if funds remain available.
