Federal Student Aid
Apply for Government-Sponsored Financial Assistance
If you're seeking financial aid for an undergraduate degree, the best place to start is with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, which will help you determine your eligibility for federal loans.
FAFSA
You can apply for federal financial assistance – including loans – with one simple form: the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Offering more than $60 billion a year in assistance, Federal Student Aid programs are the largest single source of student financial aid in the nation. Don't miss out on this opportunity – submit your FAFSA today to determine your eligibility for government funds!
Federal Pell Grant Program
Federal Pell Grants are available to students who are pursuing their first bachelor's degree and who demonstrate exceptional financial need as demonstrated by the information submitted on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Effective July 1, 2012 a student can only receive the Federal Pell Grant for up to 12 semesters, or the equivalent.
State Grants
Certain states allow residents to receive state grant assistance for study at Villanova University. Students are responsible for checking with the respective State Higher Education Agency to determine if they can receive state grant assistance for study in distance learning.
William D. Ford Federal Direct Loans
William D. Ford Federal Direct Loans are available to undergraduate students and are designed to provide students the opportunity to participate in paying for school. This loan must be repaid – typically via installment payments upon graduation. Students are eligible to borrow up to $12,500 per year.
Financial Aid Office: 610-519-4010
Email Address: finaid@villanova.edu
Click here for more detailed financial aid information published by the U.S. Department of Education.
