List of State Financial Aid Programs | Virginia State Council Of Higher Education, VA

Application deadlines for the Undergraduate and Graduate programs listed below will vary and the eligibility requirements listed are not all inclusive. Contact your institution's financial aid office or the agency listed under "Application Contact" for additional information.

All need-based financial aid programs listed below require, at a minimum, the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Individual colleges and universities may require the completion of an additional institutional form.

Undergraduate Financial Aid Programs

Primary State Financial Aid Programs

Program	Application Contact	Participating Colleges	Residency Requirement	Eligibility	Award Amount
Get Skilled, Get a Job, Give Back (G3)	Institution Financial Aid Office	Virginia's Public Two Year Colleges	Virginia Residents Only	Income of no more than 400% of Federal Poverty Level; Complete the federal FAFSA or state VASA application; Enroll at least half-time (6 hrs) in a degree program in a high demand area	Last dollar award which covers remaining tuition and fees after incorporating federal and state aid; full-time (12 hrs) Pell grant recipients eligible for additional $2,250
Virginia Commonwealth Award	Institution Financial Aid Office	Virginia Public Colleges & Universities	Virginia Residents Only	Financial Need	Varies Based on Need, Up to Tuition/Fees
Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program	Institution Financial Aid Office	Virginia Public Colleges & Universities	Virginia Residents Only	Financial Need, Full-Time Enrollment & Some Merit; restricted to 1 yr per class level.	Varies Based on Need, Up to Tuition/Fees & Books
Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant Program	Institution Financial Aid Office -Submit completed application to institution 24-25 TAG App 25-26 TAG App Digital signature instructions	Participating Virginia Private Institutions	Virginia Residents Only	Full-Time Enrollment	Maximum 2025-26 Undergraduate Award $5,250
Two-Year College Transfer Grant	Financial Aid Office of Participating 4-Year Institution 2024-25 CTG Application	Participating Virginia Public & Private Institutions	Virginia Residents Only	Full-Time enrollment in a participating institution within the year following receipt of an Associate’s degree from a Virginia 2-Year public institution, 3.0 GPA, and EFC of 12,000 or under.	Up to $1,000, with an additional $1,000 for students in Select Programs Students transferring to NSU, ODU, Radford, UVA Wise, VCU, VSU may receive an add'l $1,000 per year for JR and SR years.
Workforce Credential Grant	Workforce Development offices at Virginia's Community Colleges	Virginia's community colleges (additional centers may begin offering at a later time)	Virginia Residents only	Enrolled in an eligible non-credit training program that meets a high demand occupation	Up to 2/3 off the cost of the program

Other Financial Aid Programs for Specific Degrees/Careers and Circumstances

Specific financial aid programs for undergraduates

Program	Application Contact	Participating Colleges	Residency Requirement	Eligibility	Award Amount
Academic Common Market	State Council of Higher Education ACM Application	Participating SREB Member Public Institutions	Virginia Residents Only	Approved Degree Programs not offered in Virginia	In-State Tuition Rate of Host State is charged
Academic Common Market - Attending Virginia Institution	Home State ACM Coordinator or SREB	Participating Virginia Public Institutions	Non Virginia Residents Only	Residency in SREB State, Approved Degree Programs not available in home state	In-State Tuition Rate is charged
Brown v. Board of Education Scholarship Program	Brown v. Board of Education Scholarship Program Application packet and scholarship information	Eligible Virginia Institutions	Virginia Residents Only	Persons directly affected by Virginia public school closings of 1954 - 1964 (see application for details)	Scholarship amount is based on tuition and fees and an allowance for books/supplies
Child Care Provider Scholarship Program	Virginia Department of Social Services	Eligible Virginia Institutions	Virginia Residents Only	Working or planning to work in a child care program; first come first serve	Varies, lifetime maximum of eight classes or $3,570; whichever comes first
Foster Children	Institution Financial Aid Office	Virginia Community College System	Virginia Residents Only	Foster Child	Varies Based on Need, Up to Tuition/Fees
Granville P. Meade Scholarship	High School Principal’s Office	Virginia Institutions	Virginia Residents Only	Complete High School in Virginia & Competitive Selection	Approx. 5 Scholars Receive $2,000 per Year for Four Years
Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver Fact Sheet	Institution Admissions Office	Virginia Public Institutions	Virginia Residents Only	Age 60+ & Income Limitations	Waiver of Tuition and Required Fees
Shipyard Workers	Barbara Murray (757) 822-7485	Tidewater Community College	Virginia Residents Only	Full-time employment at eligible Virginia shipyard manufacturing or repair company; Post-graduate work agreement; Enrollment in an Associate in Applied Science degree program or a registered apprenticeship program	Tuition and Fees
Soil Scientist Program	Virginia Tech (540) 231-6300	Virginia Tech Students Only	Virginia Residents Only	Soil Scientist Student, Merit, Post Grad Work Agreement	Up To Tuition
State Cadetship	Institution Program Office or Financial Aid Office	VMI, Virginia Tech, and Mary Baldwin College	Not Restricted	Varies, Selection Process	Varies Based on Available Funding
Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission Loan Repayment Talent Attraction Program (TAP)	Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission	Any accredited 4-Year college or university in the U.S.	Tobacco Region	Regional residency	see website for details
VDOT Civil Engineering Scholarship Program	Email Virginia Department of Transportation	GMU, ODU, UVA, VMI, Virginia Tech, and out-of-state institutions with an ABET accredited civil engineering program	Must be a Virginia state resident or attend a Virginia college or university	2.5 GPA; enrollment in an ABET accredited civil engineering program as a JR or SR; Post Grad Work Agreement	$7,000 and Paid Summer Internship
Virginia Army National Guard Tuition Assistance Program	Department of Military Affairs (434) 298-6220	Participating Virginia Institutions	Not Restricted	Contact the VA National Guard	Varies, up to full tuition
Virginia Department of Disability Services	Visit the DDS Website for Contact Information	Virginia Institutions	Virginia Residents Only	Varies - Disability, Etc.	Varies
Virginia Department of Health - Virginia State Loan Repayment Program	Virginia Department of Health	See VDH website	See VDH website	Career Specific See Link	Varies, see VDH website
Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program	Department of Veterans Services (804) 225-2083	Virginia Public Institutions	Virginia Residency for Veteran	Dependent or Spouse of Veteran MIA, POW, killed, or 90% Disabled in War-Time Service	Waiver of Tuition and Required Fees; annual stipend based on available funds; $1,900 maximum
Virginia Part-Time Assistance Program	Institution Financial Aid Office	Virginia Community College System	Virginia Residents Only	Financial Need	Varies Based on Need, Up to Tuition and Required Fees
Virginia Space Grant Consortium	Virginia Space Grant Consortium	Participating VSGC Institutions Only	Not Restricted	Enroll into a STEM degree program: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics and show interest in aerospace related career	Undergraduate varies: $1,000 to $8,500 Graduate: $5,000 Fellowship
Virginia Teacher Scholarship/Loan Program	Director of Education Program at Institution	Participating Virginia Institutions	Not Restricted	Minimum 2.7 GPA, Teacher Shortage Area, Merit & Post Grad Work Agreement	Up to $10,000
Virginia Women's Institute for Leadership	Mary Baldwin University Admissions Office	Mary Baldwin University	Virginia Residents Only	Enrollment into the VWIL program	Equivalent to Tuition Assistance Grant

Graduate Financial Aid Programs

Primary State Financial Aid Programs

State financial aid for graduates

Program	Application Contact	Participating Colleges	Residency Requirement	Eligibility	Award Amount
Virginia Graduate Commonwealth Award	Institution Financial Aid Office	Virginia Public Colleges & Universities	Varies	Full-time enrollment and other	Varies
Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant Program	Institution Financial Aid Office - Submit completed application to institution 24-25 TAG App 25-26 TAG App Digital signature instructions	Participating Virginia Private Institutions	Virginia Residents Only	Full-Time Enrollment in a health related professional program (51 series CIP code)	Maximum 2025-26 Graduate Award $5,250

Program

Application Contact

Participating Colleges

Residency Requirement

Eligibility

Award Amount

Virginia Graduate Commonwealth Award

Institution Financial Aid Office

Virginia Public Colleges & Universities

Varies

Full-time enrollment and other

Varies

Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant Program

Institution Financial Aid Office - Submit completed application to institution

24-25 TAG App
25-26 TAG App

Digital signature instructions

Participating Virginia Private Institutions

Virginia Residents Only

Full-Time Enrollment in a health related professional program (51 series CIP code)

Maximum 2025-26 Graduate Award $5,250

Other Financial Aid Programs for Specific Degrees/Careers and Circumstances

Specific degrees and instances graduate financial aid

Program	Application Contact	Participating Colleges	Residency Requirement	Eligibility	Award Amount
Academic Common Market - Attending Non-Virginia Institution	State Council of Higher Education ACM Application	Participating SREB Member Public Institutions	Virginia Residents Only	Approved Degree Programs not offered in Virginia	In-State Tuition Rate of Host State is charged
Academic Common Market - Attending Virginia Institution	Home State ACM Coordinator or SREB	Participating Virginia Public Institutions	Non Virginia Residents Only	Residency in SREB State, Approved Degree Programs not available in home state	In-State Tuition Rate is charged
Brown v. Board of Education Scholarship Program	Brown v. Board of Education Scholarship Program Scholarship Application	Eligible Virginia Institutions	Virginia Residents Only	Persons directly affected by Virginia public school closings of 1954 - 1964 (see application for details)	Scholarship amount is based on tuition and fees and an allowance for books/supplies
Optometry Grant Loan Program	State Council of Higher Education for Virginia Optometry Loan Grant Application and Master Promissory Note	U.S. colleges and universities fully accredited by the American Optometric Association, Accreditation Council on Optometric Education	Virginia Residents Only	Virginia domicile, enroll full-time in an approved Optometry program at a qualified institution, post graduate work agreement (2 years of service in Virginia for each 1 year of grant)	$5,000 per year
Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver Fact Sheet	Institution Admissions Office	Participating Virginia Public Institutions	Virginia Residents Only	Age 60+ & Income Limitations	Waiver of Tuition and Required Fees
Stephen J. Wright Scholars Program - SREB Doctoral Scholars	SREB	Virginia Institutions	Virginia Residents Only	Application and selection process	Varies by year, includes tuition and a stipend
Virginia Army National Guard Tuition Assistance Program	Department of Military Affairs (434) 298-6220	Participating Virginia Institutions	Not Restricted	Contact the VA National Guard	Varies, up to full tuition
Virginia Department of Disability Services	Visit the DDS Website for Contact Information	Virginia Institutions	Virginia Residents Only	Varies - Disability, Etc.	Varies
Virginia Department of Health - Virginia State Loan Repayment Program	Virginia Department of Health	See VDH website	See VDH website	Career Specific See Link	Varies, see VDH website
Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program	Department of Veterans Services (804) 225-2083	Virginia Public Institutions	Virginia Residency for Veteran	Dependent or Spouse of Veteran MIA, POW, killed, or 90% Disabled in War-Time Service	Waiver of Tuition and Required Fees; annual stipend based on available funds; $1,900 maximum
Virginia Space Grant Consortium	Virginia Space Grant Consortium	Participating VSGC Institutions Only	Not Restricted	Enroll into a STEM degree program: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics and show interest in aerospace related career	Undergraduate varies: $1,000 to $8,500 Graduate: $5,000 Fellowship
Virginia Teacher Scholarship/Loan Program	Director of Education Program at Institution	Participating Virginia Institutions	Not Restricted	Minimum 2.7 GPA, Teacher Shortage Area, Merit & Post Grad Work Agreement	Up to $10,000

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