Virginia Alternative State Aid

The Virginia Alternative State Aid (VASA) Application will enhance college affordability for even more undergraduate students who call Virginia home.

The VASA application is designed to calculate students’ Student Aid Index (SAI) which is then used to determine eligibility for state need-based financial assistance. This new state financial aid application is a free and safe way for students to pursue financial assistance for postsecondary education.

Please note:  The VASA application determines eligibility for Virginia need-based financial assistance and does not qualify students for federal aid. Students who are eligible to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are strongly urged to complete it to qualify for federal and state need-based aid.  The VASA application should only be completed by Virginia residents who are ineligible for FAFSA funding.

Male VASA filers must still meet U.S. Selective Service requirements to be eligible for state grants. If you have not registered, please register for Selective Service through the Selective Service System.

If You Need to Make Corrections to a VASA Application You Have Already Submitted

• Send an email with your full name to tuitionequity@schev.edu to request that your VASA application be reopened so you can make updates/corrections (e.g., add a school, update dependency and/or tax information).
• You will receive an email from tuitionequity@schev.edu letting you know that your application has been reopened and to do the following:
  • Log into your VASA application account.
  • Go to the "Documents" tab on your account dashboard.
  • Open the application in the "needed" status to make your updates/corrections (ignore the "incomplete" application). The application will be prepopulated with your original answers. You will have to go through each section of your application and the signature process again in order to successfully submit your application.