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Masters of Data Analysis and Applied Statistics (DAAS)

Master of Arts in Data Analysis and Applied Statistics (DAAS)

Financial aid is available for the Master of Arts in Data Analysis and Applied Statistics (DAAS) offered through Virginia Tech.

The DAAS program is designed for full-time working professionals to earn a master's degree at their own pace.  Additional information on this program is available on the DAAS website.

Financial Aid for DAAS Students

Based on average program enrollment, student budget/Cost of Attendance (COA) will initially be set up to reflect 6 credits for each semester (fall and spring) during the academic year.  If your enrollment is different, please contact our office.  

In order to be eligible for federal loans, students in the DAAS program must:

The loans available to DAAS students are:

The maximum amount a student can receive each academic year (Fall/Spring/Summer terms) is $20,500.  The loan will be offered to you and you can choose to accept the full amount, a partial amount, or decline the loan through the Hokie SPA.  The loan amount offered to you will be evenly split between the fall and spring semesters.

The maximum amount you can receive in this loan is the difference between your Cost of Attendance (COA) and any other financial aid (loans, scholarships).  If you are interested in this loan, you must submit an application.   This loan requires an approved credit check. 

This is an educational loan through a private lender.  The maximum amount you can receive in this loan is the difference between your Cost of Attendance (COA) and any other financial aid (loans, scholarships).  This type of loan also requires an approved credit check. 

Please note that scholarships, assistantships, and fellowships will reduce your federal and private loan eligibility.  

All financial aid program rules apply to DAAS students as well as all other University Scholarships and Financial Aid rules.  To be considered for federal aid, a FAFSA must be submitted for each academic year of the program.