Grants
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Federal Pell Grant (FPELL) - A federal need-based grant. Eligibility is determined directly by the U.S. Department of Education. The amount of the grant is based on the cost of attendance and the number of hours enrolled. Awards range from $659 to $5,550.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) - A federal need-based grant to assist students with exceptional financial need. Priority is given to Pell grant recipients. At least half-time enrollment is required. Awards range from $400 to $2,000.
Commonwealth Award - A state funded need-based discretionary aid program for Virginia residents who enroll at least half-time. Awards range from $500 to $4,158.
Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program (VGAP) - A state funded program for first-time dependent Virginia residents with exceptional need. Students must have maintained a 2.50 cumulative grade point average. Full-time enrollment is required. Awards range from $600 to $4,558 and may be renewable.
College Scholarship Assistance Grant (CSAP) - A state funded need-based program for Virginia residents with exceptional need. At least half-time enrollment is required. Awards range from $400 to $4,158.