Supporting Your Student
We're here to support you and your student to manage their finances here at UVA. Our office is your primary partner for your student's financial aid, tuition, billing, payment plans, and more, and we want to help!
About Student Financial Services
At UVA we recognize that while families provide crucial support, financial responsibility ultimately rests with the student. We encourage open communication about finances as your student learns to navigate this aspect of college life. Here are some key resources to help you manage your student's finances at UVA:
UVA is committed to providing need-based financial aid to all eligible applicants. We use the FAFSA and CSS Profile to determine eligibility for aid. Learn more about UVA’s Financial Aid Commitment to You.
- How We Determine Need
- How to Apply for Financial Aid: Undergraduate Applicants
- Financial Aid Basics: Learn about how financial aid works and how to apply for financial aid here.
- Understanding Your Financial Aid Offer
While SFS does not provide merit scholarships, we do have some resources for you. Watch this video for a helpful overview of some of the different types of scholarships and grants available to you.
- Learn about Scholarships & Grants
- Scholarships Requiring Students to Self-Identify
- Military Education Benefits
- Reporting Outside Scholarships: If your student is receiving any additional aid, please complete the Outside Scholarships Self-Reporting Form available on our Forms Page.
- Estimated Undergraduate Cost of Attendance
- Undergraduate Student Cost Estimator: This tool can help you understand the overall financial picture for your student.
- Tuition & Fees: Find details on tuition, fees, and other expenses related to attending UVA.
UVAPay is the University's online payment processing system. Learn more about viewing and paying your student's bill.
- How to Add an Authorized User: To view and pay your student's bill, your student must create an Authorized User account for you in UVAPay. Becoming an Authorized User also allows you to communicate with SFS about your student's account. Authorized Users can login here: Authorized User UVAPay Portal
- How to Sign Up for Direct Deposit: If your student's financial aid or payments are greater than the charges, they will receive a refund from the University. The fastest and most secure way to receive the refund is for them to sign up for direct deposit. Learn more about Refunds here.
- Billing Due Dates & Addresses for Payments
- How to Set Up a Payment Plan
- How to Use 529 Funds
- Other Charges and Who to Contact
UVA is committed to limiting loans for students with financial need, so they graduate with less debt. If your student's aid does not cover their tuition, you can explore student and parent loan options.
- Information for New Undergraduate Students
- Peer Financial Counseling: UVA students have access to free personal financial counseling from a trained peer counselor. Learn more about managing your finances and make an appointment here
- Sign up for Direct Deposit: If your financial aid or your payments are greater than your charges, you will receive a refund from the University. The fastest and most secure way to receive your refund is by signing up for direct deposit.
- Understanding Student Loans