Hi everyone, I’m a returning UVA undergraduate, and I’m looking for advice from anyone who has dealt with something similar.
My parents recently told me, unexpectedly, that they will no longer be helping me financially. This includes tuition, rent, and living expenses. I’m now trying to figure out how I’m supposed to afford to continue school while also covering basic necessities.

I know financial aid generally considers parental income, so I’m worried that even though my parents aren’t contributing anything anymore, their income may still be used to determine my eligibility. I’m planning to contact Student Financial Services about a special circumstances appeal, but I don’t know how likely it is to make a difference in my situation.

I’m also supposed to be moving into an off-Grounds apartment with friends, but we haven’t signed a lease yet. I’m trying to figure out whether I should reconsider that plan while I sort out my finances.

For anyone who’s been through something similar at UVA:
- Has anyone successfully appealed their financial aid after their parents stopped supporting them?
- Are there any UVA grants, emergency funds, or other resources that actually help with tuition or living expenses?
- Has anyone received a dependency override in a situation like this?
- Would it be worth looking into on-Grounds housing instead of an apartment?
- Is there anyone at UVA you’d recommend speaking to beyond Student Financial Services?

I’m not looking for a handout; I genuinely just want to understand what options I have before making decisions that could affect my ability to stay at UVA.

I’d really appreciate any advice, especially from people who have dealt with this firsthand. Thank you!

Hey y’all, I was driving earlier and saw a sign for hoos motors club with a car show over by rice, (Scott east lot) with no date or time on it. Any clue when this meet is occurring?

So I’m trying to find good ways to study for my SPAN 2020 exam but I can’t think of anything else other than going over tutorial videos again, going over presentations, and finding ways to practice online. Any advice? I think my main issue is with remembering the irregulars and conjugation of that helps.

For any CS majors or anyone who as taken CS 3240. How hard was the class and would this be a good class to add if I'm already taking 15 credits. I want to add this to get to 18 credits, but I was just wondering that if it was a project based class, is it that bad as people say?

Looking for a place with several roommates around the UVA area. I am looking at moving early next year and trying to find an LGBT friendly place - I will be coming from out of state !

If anyone has resources or offers I would greatly appreciate it, I know I'm searching pretty early :) please dm

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We found some keys that were hanging on a fire hydrant on Edgemont Road between the UVA Office of Environmental Health and NRAO Headquarters on Grounds.

If they're yours, you can find them at the NRAO lost and found behind the front desk in the lobby.

In the common app transfer for UVA it just says that I have the option to submit a document. However I’m not sure if I should submit my resume or my college essay because sometimes colleges want both. Has anyone that has transferred to UVA had this issue before?
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im building a site where uva students can read honest reviews of off grounds apts by building and landlord, so people know what they're getting into

collecting the best, worst and everything in between. fill out the form (2 mins, anonymous): https://tally.so/r/laD2Rk

or just drop your story in the comments lol

For fourth years thinking about business school eventually: several MBA programs let you apply now, before you start working.

Darden has one (the Future Year Scholars Program), and so do Harvard (2+2), Stanford, Wharton, Columbia and MIT Sloan. If you're admitted, you work for a few years and then start the MBA with your seat already held.

I applied to Stanford's as a senior at UT Austin and got in. I worked in investing after graduation, then left to start my own business, and my seat stayed there the whole time.

This year's deadlines are in April: Stanford on April 7, Columbia on April 15, Wharton on April 21 and Harvard on April 28.

Happy to answer any questions.

I want to visit my sweetie in Cville this week and come back on Sunday or Monday.

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Any recommendations? A particular bus line or Amtrak?

Thanks.

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+ my engagement (I'm a first year) but that's chill.

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I'm also EVSC+ETP prospective major (chem is required, GIS is an elective)

How is the Fall MIT BWSI Girls who can learn program offered virtually on Saturdays? Is it selective when it comes to juniors? Does it help as a resume builder and/or for college applications for UVA’s engineering program?

Just wanted to remind any students out there that you can vote in Charlottesville based on your school address. You can still change your registration this week or show up on Election Day. We have a tight congressional election so voting here is a great way to make your vote count!

I thought it ended at 2 but it disappeared from my app at 12 :( web version shows the route but no bus on it.

Hey y'all, I was wondering what would be a good laptop for BME? I prefer Windows to Mac so that would hopefully make it easier to find a good laptop lol

I don't like bulky computers and prefer 14" laptops with anti-glare. I also like having customizability (I currently have a Dell Latitude 5420 and I can add/replace Ram, Storage, and the Battery).

I like dells but I've heard that they often are slower. I was thinking about getting the Latitude 5450 with 32 Ram and 1TB SSD but IDK, I'm scared the performance won't be good for CAD and whatnot.

I plan on using my current laptop for my first year and then upgrade to something better but who knows, maybe I end up really wanting a new laptop sooner lol.

Is there a section at the xfinity center where UVA fans are getting tickets for the mens basketball game on Friday, November? I want to go to the game and would prefer to sit with fellow 'Hoos. Doesn't look like there are specific ways to buy visitor tickets on the maryland website or a way to buy through UVA athletics

Let me know if anyone has one available

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