Paying for College
PVCC has a variety of ways to assist you in paying for college. Check out PVCC Financial Aid and PVCC Scholarships to get answers on ways you can pay for college. Some of the opportunities available are grants, scholarships, and work study opportunities. Please also take note of payment deadlines.
Did you know there are scholarships, grants and internships available specifically for current and former foster care youth? Great Expectations will assist you in researching all of the scholarships and financial aid opportunities available to you. Here are few links you should check out:
- Tuition Grant for Foster Youth
- Ongoing Application - Must complete FAFSA and attend enroll in a Virginia Community College
- Foster Club All-Star Internship
- Application Deadline - February 20, 2019
- Family Fellowship Program Scholarship
- Application Deadline - May 1, 2019
- Foster Care to Success Scholarships
- Application Deadline - March 31, 2019
- Scholarships for Foster Kids
- Several different scholarships for foster youth in Virginia and other states.
Click on the links to find out application eligibility and deadlines.
- Several different scholarships for foster youth in Virginia and other states.
- Fastweb - Scholarships for Foster Youth
- Several different scholarships for foster youth in Virginia and other states.
The scholarships may be specific to a state, college or university. Click on the links
to find out application eligibility and deadlines. You will also have to create an account with Fastweb.
- Several different scholarships for foster youth in Virginia and other states.
- Foster Care Alumni Association (FCAA) Scholarship Program for Alumni 25 & Older
- Application process opens May 2019 and closes July 2019
- The Best Scholarship Search Platform of 2019
- Listing of available scholarships and how to apply.
- Education and Training Vouchers (ETV)
- Check with your DSS worker for eligibility and application guidelines.
- Check with your DSS worker for eligibility and application guidelines.
Don't forget to fill out your FAFSA. If needed, Great Expectations will assist you in completing your FAFSA information correctly. The Financial Aid Office here at PVCC is also able to assist you with any questions you might have about your FAFSA. Please don't hesitate to ask; we're here to help.