PLUS Loan Applicant Communication

Recently, the U.S. Department of Education sent emails or letters to certain Direct PLUS Loan applicants who have been denied a PLUS loan due to adverse credit history. The email or letter, which is in addition to the standard denial communication, is sent to applicants who could most likely be approved if they request reconsideration of the initial PLUS loan denial. If you have received this communication, you should contact the Student Loan Support Center at 1-800-557-7394 to request to request reconsideration. The applicant (not the Financial Aid Office or the child of the parent applicant) should contact Student Loan Support Center to request reconsideration as soon as possible. Generally, this process can be completed in just a few minutes. Please bear in mind that the Financial Aid Office cannot guarantee that your reconsideration request will result in an approval for the PLUS loan.

FAFSA Process:

Completing the FAFSA

By now, you may have already completed the 2026-2027 FAFSA If not, please be sure to do so. HAMPTON UNIVERSITY’S PRIORITY FILING DATE IS April 15 this year. *Please keep in mind that we must receive your completed FAFSA in our office from the US Department of Education on or before our Priority Filing Date of April 15th. If the Department of Education has determined that you may be Pell-eligible, your application may be eligible for priority consideration for additional need-based Federal Student Aid. Because funding is limited, we cannot guarantee you additional aid, even though you may be otherwise eligible. Hampton University’s school code is 003714. Please be sure to review all email correspondence from the Department of Education regarding the processing of your FAFSA.

Late Filers

All FAFSA applications received via the Department of Education on or after July 1st are considered late. Depending on the items needed to complete processing, your financial aid package may not be available to issue an award by the August 1st payment due date. If you do not have approved financial aid that is equal to or greater than your billable charges, your class schedule is subject to cancellation.

ATTENTION:
All domiciled VA Residents can apply for
the Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG).

The Financial Aid Office will begin issuing financial aid awards to students who qualify beginning May 15th.

PARENT PLUS LOAN applicants, please be sure that you have both accepted the PLUS Loan on HUNet; as well as, completing the credit check and master promissory note (MPN).  Additional information can be found under Direct Loan News under the General Information tab.

Disclosure Statement: Reporting of all instances of Expected Aid from Outside Sources

Please be aware that Federal Student Aid Guidelines require schools to include various types of aid, as part of the student’s estimated financial assistance when packaging his/her financial aid award. All categories of students are required to report all instances of expected aid to the Financial Aid Office. Failure to do so could result in the reduction, retraction or even cancellation of the student’s financial aid award, possibly leaving the student with a balance owed to the University. The list provided below, should not be construed as all inclusive:

Waivers of Tuition and Fees; Fellowships or assistantships; Veteran Educational Benefits’ Stipends; National Service Education Awards; Insurance programs for student’s education; scholarship; any educational benefits paid because of enrollment in post secondary education; Chapter 1607 Reap Benefits, ROTC living allowances, net income from Need-based Employment; Americorps funds, Designated State Aid; Designated Aid paid on the student’s behalf; Scholarships, etc.

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