FINANCIAL AID

Application Deadlines:
Application priority dates are March 15 for summer, April 15 for fall, and November 15 for spring. Applications received by the priority date will receive primary consideration for the upcoming academic year.
Those received after the priority date will receive consideration only as funds are available. The 2020-2021 FAFSA is valid for summer 2020, fall 2020 and spring 2021. Students must apply annually for financial aid. If you have questions, please call (540) 674-3615, or toll-free 855-874-6689, email fahelp@nr.edu, or you may write to the NRCC Office of Financial Aid, 5251 College Drive, Dublin, VA 24084.

HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID:

Step One: Apply for Admissions

Admissions Application

Step Two: FAFSA

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) complete online at www.fafsa.gov

VISIT FAFSA.GOV

Step Three: SUMMER ONLY

If you are applying for financial aid for a summer term, please fill out the Summer NRCC Financial Aid Form

FILL OUT THE SUMMER FORM

Steps 4 through 6 are required only if you are interested in applying for a Direct Stafford Student Loan.

Step Four: NRCC Student Loan Request

Students interested in a Direct Stafford Student loan will need to fill out the NRCC Loan Request form online.

Fill out the NRCC Student Loan Request Online

Step Five: MPN

First time borrowers of a Direct Stafford Loan are required to complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN) – complete online at www.studentloans.gov (expires after 10 years)

Visit studentloans.gov Website

Step Six: Entrance Counseling Form

First time borrowers of a Direct Stafford Loan are required to complete an entrance counseling form – complete online at www.studentloans.gov.

Visit studentloans.gov Website

HOW TO REVIEW YOUR FINANCIAL AID:

HOW TO: Student Information System (SIS)

1. Go to https://nr.my.vccs.edu/
2. Enter your username and password
3. Click on VCCS SIS: Student Information System
4. Click on Self-Service
5. Click on Student Center
6. Click on Account Inquiry – If taking less than 12 credits, use the yellow bar to see Pending Financial Aid Based on Actual Enrollment.

You can also view your “To-Do List,” “Pending Financial Aid” and “Outstanding Charges.” After your award has been made, your student account will be electronically credited with financial aid/loan funds. Typically this is 4 to 6 weeks after the last date to drop and receive a refund.

Any remaining balance will be sent to you from Tuition Management Systems (TMS) via the method of your choice. Visit https://nr.afford.com/ for more information or call our Business Office at 540-674-3605. Please make sure your current address is correct on the Student Information System. You may update your address online in the Student Information System (SIS), or in person at NRCC’s Admissions Office.

VISIT THE NRCC STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEM

Non-Discrimination Statement:
New River Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Dr. Mark C. Rowh, Vice President for Workforce Development and External Relations, 217 Edwards Hall, 540-674-3600, ext. 4241. Inquiries concerning Title IX (sexual harassment, sexual assault/domestic violence/dating violence, and stalking) may be directed to Dr. Deborah Kennedy, Dean of Student Services, 268 Rooker Hall, 540-674-3690. or, Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Mr. John Bowler, Academic Advisor for the Center of Disability Services, 115 Uptown Christiansburg Site (formerly NRV Mall), 540-674-3600, ext. 4418. Inquiries concerning ADA and Section 504 may be directed to Lucy Howlett, Coordinator of the Center for Disability Services, Advising Center, 275 Rooker Hall, V/TTY 540-674-3619