{"id":17014,"date":"2026-04-21T16:35:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T20:35:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/?page_id=17014&#038;preview_id=17014"},"modified":"2026-04-28T16:27:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T20:27:29","slug":"free-college","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/free-college\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn More About No-Cost College"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id17014_63a8f4-62 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id17014_63a8f4-62 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id17014_63a8f4-62 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id17014_63a8f4-62 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id17014_63a8f4-62 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id17014_63a8f4-62 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id17014_63a8f4-62 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column17014_8c047b-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column17014_8c047b-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column17014_8c047b-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column17014_8c047b-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column17014_8c047b-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column17014_8c047b-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column17014_8c047b-e9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column17014_8c047b-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column17014_8c047b-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column17014_8c047b-e9\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do you mean by &#8220;no-cost college&#8221;?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result of various initiatives deployed by the Commonwealth of Virginia, we are in a very unique and historic position to offer free funding to students beyond the typical grants, scholarships and other financial aid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This is grant money to pay for college. It&#8217;s not a loan, and doesn&#8217;t have to be paid back.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These initiatives are meant to strengthen Virginia&#8217;s workforce in key areas while offering the means to Virginia residents who wish to straighten their career paths, bolster their skills, or increase their earning potential.&nbsp;<strong>Submit the contact form to speak with an Advisor<\/strong>&nbsp;or scroll down if you&#8217;d like to learn more about this amazing opportunity for a no-cost education that fits your schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Types<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Associate of Applied Science (AAS):<\/strong> 2 years or more to complete<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Associate of Science (AS):<\/strong> 2 years or more to complete, generally transferrable to a 4 year institution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Certificate (Cert):<\/strong> Less than 2 years to complete<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Career Studies Certificates (CSC):<\/strong> 1 year or less to complete<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FastForward Programs (FF):<\/strong> Non-credit credential programs that take 1 semester or less to complete<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column17014_25abac-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column17014_25abac-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column17014_25abac-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column17014_25abac-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column17014_25abac-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column17014_25abac-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column17014_25abac-bc{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column17014_25abac-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column17014_25abac-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column17014_25abac-bc\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><iframe id=\"myiFrame\" width=\"95%\" height=\"750\" frameborder=\"0\" allowtransparency=\"true\" style=\"border: 0\" title=\"Contact Form\"><\/iframe>\r\n\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\ndocument.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {     \r\n    var url = \"https:\/\/cloud.info.virginiawestern.edu\/lMsAb0s4ryEJ\"; \r\n    var myParams = \"\/?formFrame=\" + encodeURIComponent(window.parent.location.href); \r\n    var iframe_url = url + myParams;\r\n    document.getElementById(\"myiFrame\").src = iframe_url;\r\n});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Programs Eligible for Funding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This list may not contain every program eligible for funding. If you have a question about a program not listed here, please submit the form above and an advisor will contact you. All of our degree, certificate, and credential programs can be found on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"2\">Programs &amp; Training site<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id17014_293ba3-28 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id17014_293ba3-28 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id17014_293ba3-28 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id17014_293ba3-28 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id17014_293ba3-28 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id17014_293ba3-28 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 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.kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:3px solid #18284a;border-right:3px solid #18284a;border-bottom:3px solid #18284a;border-left:3px solid #18284a;display:block;}.kt-info-box17014_43ade4-52 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap .kt-blocks-info-box-media{display:inline-block;max-width:100%;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box17014_43ade4-52\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-left kt-info-halign-left kb-info-box-vertical-media-align-top\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic-container\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-intrisic kt-info-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/business-hospitality.jpg\" alt=\"Woman in business suit presenting at a meeting\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" class=\"kt-info-box-image wp-image-14221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/business-hospitality.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/business-hospitality-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/business-hospitality-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h3 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\">Business &amp; Hospitality<\/h3><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/business-hospitality\/culinary-arts\/\">Culinary Arts<\/a> (AAS)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/business-hospitality\/advanced-foodservice\/\">Culinary Arts: Advanced Foodservice<\/a> CSC)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/business-hospitality\/baking-pastry\/\">Culinary Arts: Baking &amp; Pastry<\/a> (CSC)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/business-hospitality\/culinary-arts-baking\/\">Culinary Arts: Baking Specialization<\/a> (AAS)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/business-hospitality\/cake-production\/\">Culinary Arts: Cake Production &amp; Decoration<\/a> (CSC)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/business-hospitality\/intro-foodservice\/\">Culinary Arts: Introduction to Foodservice<\/a> (CSC)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/business-hospitality\/hospitality-management\/\">Hospitality Management<\/a> (CSC)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/business-hospitality\/shrm\/\">SHRM Certification Prep Course (CP &amp; SCP)<\/a> (FF)<br><\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box17014_594d7d-2f .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box17014_594d7d-2f .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:3px solid #fec00f;border-right:3px solid #fec00f;border-bottom:3px solid #fec00f;border-left:3px solid #fec00f;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;background:#ffffff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kt-info-box17014_594d7d-2f.wp-block-kadence-infobox{max-width:100%;}.kt-info-box17014_594d7d-2f .kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic-container{max-width:225px;}.kt-info-box17014_594d7d-2f .kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic-container 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.kt-blocks-info-box-media{display:inline-block;max-width:100%;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box17014_594d7d-2f\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-left kt-info-halign-left kb-info-box-vertical-media-align-top\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic-container\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-intrisic kt-info-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/education.jpg\" alt=\"Male teacher in front of elementary class\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" class=\"kt-info-box-image wp-image-14223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/education.jpg 900w, 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Development: Infant &amp; Toddler<\/a> (CSC)<br><\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box17014_92a546-ab .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box17014_92a546-ab .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:3px solid #595959;border-right:3px solid #595959;border-bottom:3px solid #595959;border-left:3px solid #595959;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;background:#ffffff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kt-info-box17014_92a546-ab.wp-block-kadence-infobox{max-width:100%;}.kt-info-box17014_92a546-ab .kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic-container{max-width:225px;}.kt-info-box17014_92a546-ab 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.kt-blocks-info-box-media{display:inline-block;max-width:100%;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box17014_92a546-ab\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-left kt-info-halign-left kb-info-box-vertical-media-align-top\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic-container\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-intrisic kt-info-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/healthcare.jpg\" alt=\"Male medical professional in hospital setting\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" class=\"kt-info-box-image wp-image-14224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/healthcare.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/healthcare-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/healthcare-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h3 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\">Healthcare<\/h3><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/business-hospitality\/medical-admin-mgmt\/\">AMT: Medical Administrative Management Specialization<\/a> (AAS)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/science-engineering\/biotechnology-csc\/\">Biotechnology<\/a> (CSC)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/ccma\/\">Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)<\/a> (FF)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/cmaa\/\">Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)<\/a> (FF)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/dental-hygiene\/\">Dental Hygiene<\/a> (AAS)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/ekg-tech\/\">EKG Technician<\/a> (FF)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/emt\/\">Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)<\/a> (CSC)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/business-hospitality\/health-records-coding\/\">Health Records Coding<\/a> (CSC)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/intro-ota-pediatrics\/\">HP: Introduction to Occupational Therapy Assistant &#8211; Pediatrics<\/a> (CSC)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/intro-paramedic\/\">HP: Introduction to Paramedic<\/a> (CSC)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/business-hospitality\/medical-billing\/\">Medical Billing<\/a> (CSC)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/med-lab-technology\/\">Medical Laboratory Technology<\/a> (AAS) &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/intro-med-lab-technician\/\">Intro Program<\/a> (CSC)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/business-hospitality\/medical-office-specialist\/\">Medical Office Specialist<\/a> (CSC)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/business-hospitality\/medical-office-specialist-adv\/\">Medical Office Specialist: Advanced<\/a> (CSC)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/nursing\/\">Nursing<\/a> (AAS) &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/intro-nursing\/\">Intro Program<\/a> (CSC)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/occupational-therapy\/\">Occupational Therapy Assistant<\/a> (AAS) &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/intro-ota\/\">Intro Program<\/a><br> (CSC)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/phlebotomy\/\">Phlebotomy<\/a> (CSC)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/phlebotomy-cert\/\">Phlebotomy<\/a> (FF)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/physical-therapist-assistant\/\">Physical Therapist Assistant<\/a> (AAS) &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/intro-physical-therapist\/\">Intro Program<\/a> (CSC)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/practical-nursing\/\">Practical Nursing<\/a> (Cert) &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/intro-practical-nursing\/\">Intro Program<\/a> (CSC)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/radiation-oncology\/\">Radiation Oncology<\/a> (AAS) &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/intro-radiation-oncology\/\">Intro Program<\/a> (CSC)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/radiography\/\">Radiography<\/a> (AAS) &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/intro-radiography\/\">Intro Program<\/a> (CSC)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/surgical-technology\/\">Surgical Technology<\/a> (AAS) &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/intro-surgical-technology\/\">Intro Program<\/a> (CSC)<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box17014_4bbbc3-21 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box17014_4bbbc3-21 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.kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-info-box17014_4bbbc3-21 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:3px solid #0053a5;border-right:3px solid #0053a5;border-bottom:3px solid #0053a5;border-left:3px solid #0053a5;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-info-box17014_4bbbc3-21 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:3px solid #0053a5;border-right:3px solid #0053a5;border-bottom:3px solid #0053a5;border-left:3px solid #0053a5;display:block;}.kt-info-box17014_4bbbc3-21 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap .kt-blocks-info-box-media{display:inline-block;max-width:100%;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box17014_4bbbc3-21\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-left kt-info-halign-left kb-info-box-vertical-media-align-top\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic-container\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-intrisic kt-info-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/info-tech.jpg\" alt=\"Man with a laptop in a server room\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" class=\"kt-info-box-image wp-image-14225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/info-tech.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/info-tech-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/info-tech-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h3 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\">Information Technology<\/h3><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/it\/a-plus\/\">CompTIA A+<\/a> (FF)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/it\/comptia-security\/\">CompTIA Security+<\/a> (FF)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/science-engineering\/computer-science\/\">Computer Science<\/a> (AS)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/it\/information-systems-technology\/\">Information Systems Technology<\/a> (AAS)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/it\/it-cisco-ccna\/\">IST: Cisco<sup>TM<\/sup> CCNA<sup>TM<\/sup> Networking<\/a><br>(CSC) <br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/it\/it-cyber-security\/\">IST: Cyber Security<\/a> (CSC)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/it\/ist-security-network\/\">IST: Cyber Security &amp; Network Administration Specialization<\/a> (AAS)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/it\/ist-data-analytics\/\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/it\/data-analytics-csc\/\">IST: Data Analytics and Programming Solutions<\/a><\/a> (CSC)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/it\/ist-data-analytics\/\">IST: Data Analytics and Programming Solutions Specialization<\/a> (AAS)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/it\/it-support-analyst\/\">IST: Information Technology Support Analyst<\/a> (CSC)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/it\/it-network-security\/\">IST: Network &amp; Security Administration<\/a> (CSC)<br><\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column17014_794dac-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column17014_794dac-68 > 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class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box17014_d989e2-31\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-left kt-info-halign-left kb-info-box-vertical-media-align-top\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic-container\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-intrisic kt-info-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/mechatronics.jpg\" alt=\"Man working with robotics machinery\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" class=\"kt-info-box-image wp-image-14227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/mechatronics.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/mechatronics-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/mechatronics-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h3 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\">Manufacturing &amp; Skilled Trades<\/h3><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/skilled-trades\/air-conditioning-refrigeration\/\">Air Conditioning &amp; Refrigeration (Residential)<\/a> (CSC)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/skilled-trades\/automotive\/\">Automotive Analysis &amp; Repair<\/a> (CSC)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/mechatronics\/autonomous-vehicle-technology\/\">Autonomous Vehicle Technology<\/a> (CSC)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/skilled-trades\/building-trades-technology\/\">Building Trades Technology<\/a> (CSC)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/skilled-trades\/commercial-hvac\/\">Commercial Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation &amp; Refrigeration<\/a> (CSC)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/mechatronics\/cad\/\">Computer Aided Drafting &amp; Design<\/a> (CSC)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/skilled-trades\/construction-mgmt\/\">Construction Management<\/a> (CSC)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/skilled-trades\/electrical-wiring\/\">Electrical Wiring<\/a> (CSC)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/skilled-trades\/maintenance-technology\/\">Maintenance Technology<\/a> (CSC)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/mechatronics\/mechatronics-advanced-technology\/\">Mechatronics: Advanced Technology in Mechatronics<\/a> (CSC)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/mechatronics\/mechatronics\/\">Mechatronics Systems Engineering Technology<\/a> (AAS)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/mechatronics\/technology-in-mechatronics\/\">Mechatronics: Technology in Mechatronics<\/a> (CSC)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/mechatronics\/design-engineering\/\">MSET: Design Engineering Technology Specialization<\/a> (AAS)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/mechatronics\/mset-electrical-engineering\/\">MSET: Electrical Engineering Technology Specialization<\/a> (AAS)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/skilled-trades\/plumbing\/\">Plumbing<\/a> (CSC)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/skilled-trades\/technical-studies\/\">Technical Studies<\/a> (AAS)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/skilled-trades\/welding\/\">Welding &amp; Metal Processing<\/a> (CSC)<br><\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box17014_50339e-bb .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box17014_50339e-bb .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:3px solid #53c6d6;border-right:3px solid #53c6d6;border-bottom:3px solid #53c6d6;border-left:3px solid #53c6d6;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;background:#ffffff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kt-info-box17014_50339e-bb.wp-block-kadence-infobox{max-width:100%;}.kt-info-box17014_50339e-bb .kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic-container{max-width:225px;}.kt-info-box17014_50339e-bb 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https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/public-service-safety-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/public-service-safety-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h3 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\">Public Safety<\/h3><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/public-service\/criminal-justice\/\">Criminal Justice<\/a> (AAS)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/public-service\/criminal-justice-advanced\/\">Criminal Justice: Advanced Foundations<\/a> (CSC)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/public-service\/criminal-justice-foundations\/\">Criminal Justice: Foundations<\/a> (CSC)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/public-service\/human-services\/\">Human Services<\/a> (AAS)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/public-service\/human-services-adv\/\">Human Services: Advanced Skills<\/a> (CSC)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/public-service\/human-services-foundations\/\">Human Services: Foundations<\/a> (CSC)<br><\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box17014_064a6f-d4 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box17014_064a6f-d4 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:3px solid #f15a22;border-right:3px solid #f15a22;border-bottom:3px solid #f15a22;border-left:3px solid #f15a22;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;background:#ffffff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 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class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic-container\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-intrisic kt-info-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/science-math-eng.jpg\" alt=\"Scientist in a lab\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" class=\"kt-info-box-image wp-image-14230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/science-math-eng.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/science-math-eng-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/science-math-eng-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h3 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\">Science &amp; Engineering<\/h3><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/science-engineering\/computer-science\/\">Computer Science<\/a> (AS)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/science-engineering\/engineering\/\">Engineering<\/a> (AS)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/science-engineering\/eng-computer-science\/\">Engineering: Computer Science Major<\/a> (AS)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/science-engineering\/engineering-construction\/\">Engineering: Engineering Construction Major<\/a> (AS)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/science-engineering\/science\/\">Science<\/a> (AS)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/science-engineering\/science-agriculture\/\">Science: Agriculture Major<\/a> (AS)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/science-engineering\/biotechnology\/\">Science: Biotechnology Major<\/a> (AS)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/science-engineering\/health-sciences\/\">Science: Health Sciences Major<\/a> (AS)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/science-engineering\/environmental-studies\/\">Science: Integrated Environmental Studies Major<\/a> (AS)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/science-engineering\/mathematics\/\">Science: Mathematics Major<\/a> (AS) <br><\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\"><h3 id=\"at-170140\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">What is the G3 program and who is eligible?<\/h3><div id=\"ac-170140\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>The G3 Program is a tuition assistance program for any Virginia resident who qualifies for in-state tuition and whose family income falls below an identified threshold. Eligible students may enroll in designated programs leading to jobs in high-demand fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any Virginia resident who meets the following criteria is eligible:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Qualifies for in-state tuition,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has a total household income of less than or equal to 400% of the Federal Poverty Level (roughly an income of $100,000 for a family of four),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is enrolled for a minimum of six credit hours in a Virginia community college,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is enrolled in a designated G3 program, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has applied for federal and\/or state financial aid programs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\"><h3 id=\"at-170143\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Is there a time limit for eligibility?<\/h3><div id=\"ac-170143\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>As long as a G3-eligible student continues in the same program pathway, he or she has up to three years to complete an associate degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A student who completes a certificate and stops out to work will still be eligible for G3 if he or she returns within one year. After returning, the student will have two years to complete the associate degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to remain eligible for the G3 Program, a student must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Demonstrate progress to complete an associate degree in three years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain a 2.0 grade point average and make satisfactory academic progress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\"><h3 id=\"at-170144\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Are the programs geared more towards two-year associate degrees or shorter-term workforce programs?<\/h3><div id=\"ac-170144\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>Both. An important benefit of the G3 Program is that it recognizes the different pathways to success depending on a person&#8217;s individual needs and circumstances. For some people, a short-term credential or certificate program is the best fit. Others may need a year-long program, and for some a two-year associate degree may be the best fit. What is very important is that each shorter-term program is part of an associate degree pathway, so people can always come back and build on skills and programs already attained.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\"><h3 id=\"at-170146\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">How do I apply?<\/h3><div id=\"ac-170146\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>Submit the form at the top of this page. An advisor will be in touch to discuss how G3 can benefit you and help you apply.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\"><h3 id=\"at-170141\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">How does tuition assistance work?<\/h3><div id=\"ac-170141\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>G3 program funds make up the difference between what federal or state financial aid pays for and the cost of tuition, fees, and books for the program. This means that an individual enrolling in a certificate or degree program must first complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be eligible for the program. An individual enrolling in a designated short-term credential (FastForward) program must provide documentation of household income or eligibility for federal assistance programs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\"><h3 id=\"at-170142\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Do I have to enroll full-time?<\/h3><div id=\"ac-170142\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>The G3 Program will be available for full- and part-time students. A part-time student must enroll in a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester or in an approved short-term (FastForward) program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The G3 Program will provide additional financial assistance to students who qualify for full Federal Pell Grants and enroll full-time (12 or more credit hours in fall and spring semesters and 6 credit hours in summer). This additional assistance is intended to reduce the number of part-time hours a student has to work so that he or she can spend more time studying.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\"><h3 id=\"at-170145\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">How will the G3 program benefit Virginia?<\/h3><div id=\"ac-170145\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>The G3 Program will provide financial incentives for eligible individuals who need to upgrade their skills or who lost jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic and prepare them for high-demand, high-value jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to data from the Virginia Community College System, folks who complete these programs gain 60% in wages on average and double the amount of state taxes they pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employers will benefit from having a larger qualified talent pool to fill high-demand jobs in the Commonwealth.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What do you mean by &#8220;no-cost college&#8221;? 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