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Opportunity Vanderbilt Need-Based Financial Aid

Vanderbilt University, United States

Scholarship overview

Opportunity Vanderbilt is the university's need-based aid programme. For U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens, admission is need-blind, 100% of demonstrated need is met and awards do not include loans. Full-tuition scholarships go to households with income of $200K or less, assuming typical assets.

Award Information

  • U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens (including those living abroad) for the full commitment.
  • International first-year applicants: a limited number of need-based scholarships; admission is need-aware.
  • No need-based aid for international transfer applicants.
  • Median annual awards for fall 2025 first-years: $99,976 (parent income $0-49,999); $80,937 (income $125,000-149,999); $69,654 (income $175,000-199,999); $45,646 (income $200,000+).
  • 2026-27 tuition $69,822; total direct cost $96,896.
  • International students admitted for fall 2026: awards ranged from $16,815 to $99,998 per year.
  • CSS Profile and FAFSA priority: November 1, 2026 (ED I), January 1, 2027 (ED II), February 1, 2027 (RD); transfer February 1, 2027.
  1. Apply for admission.
  2. Submit the CSS Profile (code 1871) and FAFSA (code 003535); international applicants submit the CSS Profile or ISFAA.
  3. Upload tax documents via MyAppVU.

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Documents you will need

  • CSS Profile
  • FAFSA
  • Parent and student tax forms, schedules and W-2s

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