Program	Required Application	Description	Priority filing date**
Grants & Scholarships
Radford University Foundation Scholarships	Radford University Foundation Scholarship Application	Substantial merit and need-based academic and athletic scholarship aid is awarded annually to currently enrolled students.	Application available in February.  Information will be posted on the RU Financial Aid website.
Outside Scholarships	Contact local civic groups and organizations. You may also visit scholarship searches such as FASTWEB, or CollegeAnswer..	Some organizations offer scholarships and grants to outstanding students.	Review individual scholarship information.
Loans
Alternative Loan Programs	RU Information Request Form and Alternative Loan Application (from the lender)	There are various types of these loans which vary between lenders. Some may lend to international students with a U.S. co-signer. Review the RU Alternative Loan brochure, visit lender sites, or contact your personal lender.	NONE
Work
Graduate Assistantships and Fellowships at Radford University	Applications are available from the Graduate College, Radford University
Residence Director	Applications are available from the Office of Residential Life, P.O. Box 6897, Tyler Hall, Radford University, Radford, VA 24142, (540) 831-5375	Graduate positions in the university's residence halls are valued at up to $10,000 per academic year.	Contact the Office of Residential Life, P.O. Box 6897, Tyler Hall, Radford University, Radford, VA 24142, (540) 831-5375.
Work Scholarship Program	See what jobs are available here	Students may work up to 10 hours per week on campus and earn minimum wage.	During 2nd week of class
Other Financing
Payment Plan	Visit the Student Accounts Site for application information.	Allows student and their families to make payments on tuition and fees and campus room and/or board charges.	May (See the Student Accounts web site.)
Other Graduate Financial Aid Resources	Visit Mark Kantrowitz's web page for Graduate School Financial Aid resources	This web page provides links to many valuable resources to help graduate students find financial assistance.	N/A
Graduate Scholarship and Fellowship Data Bases	Visit Mark Kantrowitz's web page for Graduate Scholarship and Fellowship Data Bases	This page provides links to a variety of general scholarship and fellowship databases. The term scholarship refers to awards intended primarily for undergraduate students. The term fellowship refers to awards intended primarily for graduate and postgraduate students.	N/A
Other International Financial Aid Resources	Visit Mark Kantrowitz's web page for Financial Aid resources for International Students.	This web page provides links to many valuable resources to help international students find financial assistance.	N/A
	International Education Financial Aid website	IEFA is the premier Internet resource for financial aid information for students wishing to study in a foreign country.
	International Education Finance Corporation	IEFC offers financial assistance for the growing population of students who wish to study in foreign countries.

**Some programs require students to be at least 1/2 time students, in a degree-granting program.