The determination of admission status and evaluation of transfer hours is an essential requirement prior to the award of most financial aid programs. Priority must be given to timely admission decisions for aid applicants. Additionally, admissions personnel provide information to potential students about the University. Their knowledge of financial aid programs should be as comprehensive as their grasp of academic information disseminated. The Registrar's Office plays an important role in the University's responsibility for the administration of student assistance.
All programs require enrollment information.
Prior to Old Dominion University's acceptance of responsibilities to administer or develop any student financial aid assistance, a written source document must bear the signature of the President of the University or a vice president and the Director of Student Financial Aid. Fellowships are gift aid which may be awarded to graduate students. The principal is not to be invaded. Awards are made from endowment earnings. Student prizes differ from scholarships in that students generally do not apply for them.