Graduate Financial Aid

The University of Lynchburg offers six types of financial aid for graduate students,

Graduate ScholarshipsGraduate AssistantshipsIn-Service Teacher AssistanceVirginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG)TEACH GrantFederal LoansPost 9/11 GI Bill® and Yellow Ribbon Program

Graduate Scholarships

Graduate scholarships are available thanks to the generosity of donors or foundations. Eligibility for endowed scholarships is based on criteria provided by donors. Students must be admitted or enrolled to be considered for scholarships. The results for fall scholarships will be announced by Aug. 1 and spring scholarships by Dec. 15. Scholarships are not automatically renewable.

For more information, please contact the Solutions Center at solutionscenter@lynchburg.edu.

Graduate Assistantships

Many graduate assistantships are available to degree-seeking graduate students. Assistantships are very competitive, and it’s best to apply early. The selection of GAs begins annually in February. For more information on assistantships, visit our Graduate Assistantships webpage.

For athletics assistant coaching positions, contact the director of athletics for further information.

In-Service Teacher Assistance

Discount: MEd in Reading and the MEd in Special Education

The University of Lynchburg is offering a tuition discount of 40% on two of its Master of Education programs: the MEd in Reading and the MEd in Special Education. To qualify for the discount, you must be an active in-service teacher and have an active teaching license. Please complete the In-Service Teacher Voucher form to receive the discount.

Grants: Special Education General Curriculum and Early Childhood Special Education

The Office of Graduate Success helps coordinate several projects with the Commonwealth of Virginia. This includes grants for provisionally licensed teachers in special education (Special Education General Curriculum and Early Childhood Special Education). If you want to know more, please contact Andrew Bruce at bruce.aa@lynchburg.edu.

All Virginia residents should apply for the VTAG grant. It’s a non-need-based grant that does not need to be repaid for students enrolling in undergraduate classes or in a graduate-level, health care-related program, at a Virginia private university.

It currently provides $5,000 per year (2023-24) in renewable tuition support for Virginia residents (exclusions may apply) enrolled full time in an on-campus program. Students enrolling in an online program can receive $2,500 in renewable tuition support.

Details can be found on our financial aid website under Graduate Financial Aid.

Lynchburg VTAG-eligible graduate programs include:

Download the 2024-25 VTAG application.

TEACH Grant

The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant provides grants of up to $4,000 per year to students who intend to teach in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves students from low-income families. Students must reapply each year for the program and must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.25 to remain in the program. Students must complete a service requirement after receiving funding or the grant is converted into loans.

Complete the required steps to apply for the grant.

Federal Loans

The University strongly encourages any student interested in loan funding to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Federal Direct Loans provide money to graduate students to pay for school. The loan can be up to the total cost of attendance minus any other financial aid a student receives.
Students who show need through the FAFSA are eligible for subsidized loans.
Graduate PLUS loans are also available up to the cost of expenses. Visit the federal student aid website for more information.
Students who do not show need based on FAFSA results are eligible for unsubsidized loans.
Students must be carrying at least a half-time course load (six credit hours per semester) to be considered for these loans.

Post 9/11 GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon Program

The Post 9/11 GI Bill and Lynchburg’s participation in the Yellow Ribbon Program help pay tuition and fees for eligible veterans or their dependents, as well as a housing allowance and money for books and supplies.

All information is subject to ongoing review and changes.