About
VCU’s Student Financial Services is made up of the Student Financial Management Center, Office of Financial Aid and Student Accounting.
Student Financial Management Center
The Student Financial Management Center serves as the student-facing office for Student Accounting and the Office of Financial Aid. The SFMC is a central hub for students and families to discuss the financial aspects of their education here at VCU. Please contact our office for questions related to financing your education, billing, financial aid and more.
Office of Financial Aid
The Office of Financial Aid provides a variety of services to help students afford higher education via grants, scholarships, work-study employment and loans. The Office of Financial Aid administers and distributes funds from federal, state, institutional and private fund sources.
Virginia Commonwealth University is a member of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators. As a member of NASFAA, VCU's Office of Financial Aid employees abide by the Statement of Ethical Principles. NASFAA has developed a code of conduct in response to changing business practices in the student loan industry. Visit the NASFAA website for more information.
Student Accounting
Student Accounting coordinates the assessment, billing and collection of tuition, housing and dining charges, as well as other university fees. Student Accounting also processes scholarships from outside VCU, bills third parties for student charges and issues refunds to eligible students.