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Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program (VGAP)

Need-based Virginia grant for in-state students at Virginia public two- and four-year colleges; neediest students receive at least tuition. Applied for via the FAFSA or VASA.

Award

Varies

Deadline

Rolling deadline

Renewable

Yes

Recipients

Varies

Who's eligible

Virginia students (domicile, military dependent or tuition-equity) with documented financial need, a 2.5+ high school GPA, Virginia high school graduate or home-school completer, full-time at a Virginia public two- or four-year college, Selective Service compliant.

States: VA
GPA minimum: 2.50
Year: high school senior, college freshman, college sophomore, college junior, college senior, graduate masters, professional
Demographic: Open eligibility

What you'll need to apply

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The Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program (VGAP) provides need-based awards to Virginia students at Virginia public two- and four-year colleges and universities. Awards vary by institution; students in the neediest category receive at least tuition, and the maximum award is tuition, required fees and a book allowance. There is no separate application: complete the FAFSA (or the Virginia Alternative State Aid Application) by your college's published financial aid deadline. Requires a 2.5 high school GPA, Virginia high school graduation or completed home schooling, full-time enrollment and Selective Service compliance. Renewable for up to three additional years with continued need and a 2.0 college GPA. Awards are administered by each institution's financial aid office.

Renewal terms: Up to three additional years with continuous full-time enrollment, Virginia residency, continued financial need, a 2.0 college GPA, satisfactory academic progress and advancement of class level.