This grant was formerly known as VCCS grant. This is a tuition grant for Virginia residents who enroll for 3 to 5 credit hours. Fees are not covered under this grant. Awards are limited and may include an amount for tuition and books. Recipients must be full-time and awards may be continued for a three year period provided all eligibility criteria is met.
Employment is available both on and off campus.
Every effort is made to place students in jobs that relate to their programs of study. Most CWS students average 10-15 hours of work per week. Students must be enrolled for at least 6 credit hours to qualify for participation. Repayment of these loans begins 6 months after the student ceases to be enrolled on at least a half-time basis. The interest rate is variable and established each year for new borrowers.