IMPORTANT – VMSDEP students intending to use these benefits at the College must update their enrollment through the VMSDEP Portal by the Close date posted by DVS for each respective term. The College does not apply VMSDEP waivers retroactively. Please Note: Eligible waivers are applied to current and/or future terms as determined by DVS.
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Federal Student Aid Programs
State Financial Aid Programs
- State Financial Aid Programs
- A comprehensive resource aimed at enhancing post-secondary education access and readiness for students in the Commonwealth.
- Commonwealth Grant(COMA)
- Part-time Tuition Assistance Program (PTAP)
- Virginia Alternative State Aid (VASA)
- Virginia Foster Care Tuition Grant
- Virginia Community College System(VCCS) Grant
- Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program (VGAP)
- Get Skilled, Get a Job, Get Ahead (G3)
- G3 tuition assistance is a training and education program that prepares students for high-demand careers in Virginia. This is a “last dollar” program that covers any remaining tuition and fees after other grants are used. G3 is available for select programs in five of Virginia’s most in-demand industries, including Early Childhood Education, Healthcare, Information Technology, Public Safety, and Skilled Trades (construction and manufacturing).
- FastForward Credential Grant Funding – Eligible Virginia Residents Pay 1/3 of Tuition with Grant Funding – Save 66% or More with FastForward Credential Programs
- FastForward Credentials Grant with FANTIC – Eligible Virginia residents may have 100% tuition covered with grant funding and financial assistance on FastForward Credential Programs.
Davenport Institute Grant
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The Davenport Institute Grant offers an opportunity for aspiring educators specializing in early childhood education to pursue certificates and degrees at minimal or no expense.
This program covers tuition fees and educational materials for individuals currently in or starting early childhood education program at Laurel Ridge Community College. Funding is allocated once participants have applied for federal financial aid and other relevant scholarships.
Eligible students will receive $250 per month, with a maximum of $1,500 per school year.
Eligible students must:
- Remain continuously enrolled in at least 6 credits of Early Childhood courses per semester
- Maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher
- Be G3 eligible (determined by the Financial Aid Office)
- Agree to monthly eligibility checks will be conducted during 6 months of incentives
- Agree to have $250/mo direct deposited into their bank account for 6 months ($1500 total).
- Students will provide banking information and complete required tax forms for the VCCS.
Please Note: Students opting to take a semester off(including summer) must reapply, a spot in the cohort is not guaranteed.