Financial Assistance

There are several sources that can help reduce your costs to obtain a certification. There are four programs available in Virginia to help cover the cost of the training, coursework and fees involved in obtaining a certification. Each of these programs differs in what credentials they cover, eligibility requirements, amounts covered and how they are structured.

Talk to your Career Coach about which option is best for you.

FastForward is a short-term training program for high-demand industries, helping Virginians get the jobs they want and the salaries they need. Our training is offered locally through Virginia's Community Colleges. FastForward includes Financial Assistance for Non-Credit Industry Credential (FANTIC) to help pay for the credentials.

G3 tuition assistance is for students living in Virginia who qualify for state financial aid with a household income that's less than $100,000. G3 is available for select programs in five of Virginia's most in-demand industries, including Early Childhood Education, Healthcare, Information Technology, Public Safety and Skilled Trades (including construction and manufacturing). As the primary workforce training provider for the Commonwealth of Virginia, all 23 of Virginia's Community Colleges proudly offer G3 tuition assistance to its students.

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)

WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) is landmark legislation that is designed to strengthen and improve our nation's public workforce system and help get Americans, including youth and those with significant barriers to employment, into high-quality jobs and careers and help employers hire and retain skilled workers. Job Seekers and Students can obtain WIOA assistance through Virginia Career Works and American Job Centers.