Costs and Financial Aid

At Radford University and Radford University Carilion, a world-class graduate education is within your reach. You'll benefit from affordable tuition and numerous opportunities for financial support. Graduate students who are attending residential programs on the Radford and RUC campuses also enjoy Southwestern Virginia's relatively low cost of living.

Radford University and Radford University Carilion graduate student tuition and fees are set each May for the upcoming academic year. The Office of the Bursar has the most up-to-date information available for graduate students. 

Questions about graduate student tutition and fees can be directed to the following offices:

Main Campus - Office of the Bursar 

Email: bursar@radford.edu

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 6922
Fairfax Street, Heth Hall
Radford, VA 24142

Phone: 540-831-5417 
TTY: 540-831-5128
Fax: 540-831-5501

RUC - Office of Student Accounts

Email: bursar@radford.edu

Mailing Address:
101 Elm Avenue SE
4th Floor of Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital
Roanoke, VA 24013

Phone: 540-985-8272
Fax: 540-855-3585 (Attn: Office of Student Accounts)

Financial Aid

Financial aid options are available to graduate students. To learn more, contact the Financial Aid Office on the campus of your respective program.

Main Campus - Office of Financial Aid

Email: finaid@radford.edu

Phone: 540-831-5408

Location: First floor of Heth Hall

Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday

 

RUC - Office of Financial Aid

Email: rucfinancialaid@radford.edu

Phone: 540-985-8483

Location: RUC (Note: You must clear the required hospital protocol for entering the facility in order to visit the RUC Financial Aid Office.)

Hours of Operation:  8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. 

Grants and Scholarships

PROGRAM

REQUIRED APPLICATION

DESCRIPTION

Foundation Scholarships

Foundation Scholarship Application

Substantial merit and need-based academic and athletic scholarship aid is awarded annually to currently enrolled students.

Federal Teach Grant

Radford University Teach Grant Application & FAFSA

Students must be admitted into an approved Teach Eligible Teacher Education program. Must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25. New students must score above the 75th percentile on the SAT or ACT test. Must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours (5 credit hours as a graduate student).

Mary Marshall Nursing Scholarship

Application Form

May not exceed $4,000 annually. Scholarship recipients must agree to engage in full-time nursing practice in Virginia for one month for every $100 received. Must be a Virginia resident.

Outside Scholarships

Contact local civic groups and organizations.

Some organizations offer scholarships and grants to outstanding students.

Loans

PROGRAM

REQUIRED APPLICATION

DESCRIPTION 

Federal Direct Stafford Loan - William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program

FAFSA Promissory Note and Entrance Interview

Interest rate for new borrowers is fixed at 5.6%. Fees of 1.5% may be deducted by lenders and guarantee agencies.

Graduate Direct Plus Loan

FAFSA and the PLUS Promissory Note

 

Alternative Loan Programs

Radford University Information Request Form and Alternative Loan Application (from the lender)

There are various types of these loans which vary between lenders. Review the Radford University Alternative Loan brochure, visit lender sites, or contact your personal lender.

Student Employment

PROGRAM

REQUIRED APPLICATION

DESCRIPTION

Student Employment Program

Check for available openings beginning the 2nd week of class.

Students work on campus twelve hours per week.  For the 2020 - 2021 academic year, students will earn $7.25 per hour and can work a total of 180 hours per semester or 360 hours per academic year.

Graduate Assistantships and Fellowships

Varies by program. Please contact your prgram coordinator for specific information.

Fellowships and Assistantships, valued at $4.5K - $11K for the academic year, are available to students who demonstrate potential in their selected field of study and are given primarily in recognition of academic qualifications. The student is expected to perform an average of 10 to 20 hours a week teaching, in research, administratively, or other during each 14 week semester. Financial need is not a criterion for selection. Several tuition and room scholarships are also available to Graduate Assistant recipients.

Other Financing Options

PROGRAM

 

DESCRIPTION

Payment Plan Information

 

Allows student and their families to make payments on tuition and fees and campus room and/or board charges.

Radford University’s Foundation Scholarship Portal

 

This page provides listings of our foundation scholarships (scholarships created by donors to our University). If available, brief information about these scholarships and their qualifications will be included. Please note that this list is for informational purposes only. Actual award amounts vary based on students’ individual eligibility, funds available, and other factors.

Please note: Programs offering financial aid or support may have limted funds; students applying by February 15 before the academic year in which they will be entering will receive priority consideration for funding. Some programs may require recipients to be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or in another approved status for receipt of Title IV funds. In addition, some require students to be at least 1/2 time students, in a degree-granting program, and maintaining satisfactory academic progress.