The most important investment you can make is in your own future. We understand your commitment to yourself and the financial obligations that often come with earning your master's degree or doctorate. The following information will acquaint you with the financial programs available to graduate students through the financial aid office. Also included in information regarding other types of graduate assistance that Radford University offers through various departments on our campus. We encourage you to review this information carefully so you understand the programs for which you are applying.
The 2025-2026 FAFSA opened December 2024 and is now widely available for students and families to complete at studentaid.gov.
To be eligible to receive any federal financial aid program assistance you must be enrolled in at least three hours per semester. If at any point you are not enrolled for at least three hours you will become ineligible for aid in future semesters.
Graduate students who are admitted on a conditional or temporary status are only eligible to receive aid for one semester. Any student who does not meet the conditions as outlined in the admission letter will not be eligible for aid until all conditions are met.
Graduate students enrolled in 9 or more hours per semester are also eligible for consideration for graduate assistantships or fellowships.