Financial Aid
Financial Aid Resources
Complete Your Fafsa
The 2026-2027 FAFSA is available now to complete. If you are an Indiana resident, don't miss submitting your FAFSA before the state deadline of April 15th to see if you are eligible for state aid.
1:1 Financial Aid Appointments
Get a head-start on your Financial Aid! Our financial aid representatives will be available to help with filing your FAFSA and/or answer any questions regarding financial aid at VU.
College Goal Sunday
College Goal Sunday is a program that helps college-bound Indiana students, who qualify for undergraduate admission to a college or technical school, and their families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Explore four merit-based scholarships designed to reward academic excellence. See
which award best fits your accomplishments. This Fall the Vincennes University Foundation offered over $1.3 million in scholarship
dollars to current students. Find out how you can benefit. Grants are money given to help students based on need and other eligibility factors.
Grants do not have to be repaid. Learn how to qualify and apply. Indiana offers need-based state grants that also don't require repayment. These awards
can significantly reduce your college costs. Find out if you qualify and how to apply. The main difference between loans, scholarships, and grants is that you are responsible
for repaying loans. Understand the types of loans available and tips for borrowing
wisely. Work-study is a federal program and is awarded based on financial need as determined
by the FAFSA. Work-study pays minimum wage for university jobs. See what jobs are
available and how to apply.Types of Financial Aid
VU Academic Scholarships
VU Foundation Scholarships
Federal Grants
State Grants
Loans
Work-study
Financial Aid Information
Helpful Links for your Financial Aid Journey
Books and Costs
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| Books and Costs | Bookstore Opens in a new window | The VU bookstore website is an online shopping platform for course materials (textbooks, eBooks, rentals), bookstore merchandise (clothing, gifts, supplies), and graduation products (caps and gowns, diploma frames). It also offers a buyback program and the store's hours of operation and physical address are also listed. |
Book Cost Estimates Instructions
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This document provides instructions on how to compare textbook costs using the Old Post Bookstore website for Vincennes University. | |
| Cost of Attendance | A breakdown of the estimated cost of attendance, itemized into categories such as tuition, housing, books, and personal expenses. |
FAFSA Information
| Category | Topic | Definition |
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| FAFSA Information | FAFSA | The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) must be filed annually to determine a student's eligibility for federal financial aid and state grants, additional data can be found here. |
| Special & Unusual Circumstances | A Special Circumstance is when a student or their family's financial situation has changed due to events like job loss, or if the student has unusual expenses like dependent care or a computer purchase. An Unusual Circumstance is a unique situation, such as parental abandonment or human trafficking, that impacts a dependent student's dependency status on the FAFSA, requiring them to either request a change in status, add parent information, or opt for a Parent Disavowal of Support to be eligible for aid. | |
| Verification | Sometimes the FAFSA system selects students for a verification process, which is just a way for the Department of Education to ensure accuracy. If you're selected, you'll need to submit documents like tax transcripts or W-2s as soon as possible to avoid delays in receiving your aid. |
Student Aid Information
| Category | Topic | Definition |
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| Student Aid Information | Accept/Decline Aid | Learn the procedures for students to accept or decline various types of financial aid, including grants, scholarships, federal student loans, and Parent PLUS loans. |
| Federal & State Financial Aid Overview English & Spanish | This document is a comprehensive guide to financial aid resources for students at Vincennes University, with information presented in both English and Spanish. It provides step-by-step instructions for completing the FAFSA, applying for federal and Indiana state aid, and finding other scholarships and grants. | |
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How To Create FSA ID English
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This document, for English users, explains how to create a StudentAid.gov account (FSA ID), including specific instructions for individuals who do not have a Social Security Number. The process involves multiple steps, from providing personal information and creating a password to setting up two-step verification and answering identity verification questions. | |
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How To Create FSA ID Spanish
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This document, for Spanish users, explains how to create a StudentAid.gov account (FSA ID), including specific instructions for individuals who do not have a Social Security Number. The process involves multiple steps, from providing personal information and creating a password to setting up two-step verification and answering identity verification questions. | |
| Studentaid.Gov Opens in a new window | The site provides a central hub of information and tools for students, parents, and borrowers. It offers resources for every stage of the financial aid process, from planning for college and completing the FAFSA form to managing loans and exploring repayment options. The site also has a new AI assistant, Aidan, to help users with their questions. | |
| Summer Aid | The financial services department automatically checks for Summer aid eligibility after a student registers for classes during the Summer semester, so no action is required from the student to initiate the process. |
Additional Information
| Category | Topic | Definition |
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| Additional Information | FERPA | The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. |
| Frequently Asked Questions | Commonly asked questions regarding different financial aid aspects from qualification to FAFSA and accessing VU-x | |
| Satisfactory Academic Progress | To stay eligible for financial aid, you need to keep up with your studies. Federal and state aid is given to help you finish your program, so you must meet the standards for satisfactory academic progress (SAP). This means you have to meet or exceed those standards with your course results at the end of each semester to be eligible for aid the following semester. |
Contact Us
Student Financial Services
Bursar & Financial Aid Offices
Offices are located in the Welsh Administration Building.
16 Indianapolis Ave, Vincennes, IN 47591 Opens in a new window
Fall and Spring Semester Office Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Eastern time)
Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Eastern time)
Summer Office Hours:
Summer Hours will be observed May 19th through August 8th
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Eastern time)
Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Eastern time)
Bursar's Office
Email: Bursars@VINU.EDU
Phone: 812-888-4244
Financial Aid
Email: FA@VINU.EDU
Phone: 812-888-4361
Fax: 812-888-4261
