The following information emphasizes procedures of applying for need-based financial assistance and the residency-based Tuition Assistance Grant (TAG) program for students from Virginia. Emory & Henry also has a strong program of merit scholarships. Prospective first-year students are considered for merit awards on the basis of outstanding records of high school academic achievement and exceptional scores on college entrance examinations. Students with such backgrounds are identified through their admission applications and, if eligible, are notified of their award and invited to a recognition event on campus. Upperclass students and transfer students who have excellent college academic records are automatically considered for certain merit awards. Consult with the Financial Aid Office about merit-based financial assistance or special programs such as church vocations grants, or visit the college to obtain more information.