Online Masters of Agricultural and Life Sciences (OMALS)
The OMALS program is designed for full-time working professionals to earn a graduate degree at their own pace. Additional information on this program is available on the OMALS website.
Financial Aid for OMALS 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 OMALS program must:
- Enroll at least half-time (5 Credit Hours),
- Have filed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Meet all Federal Loan Eligibility Criteria.
The loans available to EVMBA 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 OMALS 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.