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  1. Paying for School- Financial Aid 101

    Paying for college may seem overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be! Financial aid can come from a variety of resources like federal or state funds, or private sources (like a loan or a scholarship). Below you will find listings that will help you understand how financial aid works, how to pay for college, and loans. 

    ej-green@vccs.edu - October 7, 2021

  2. How does the Credits2Careers portal work?

    Get started on the next chapter of your life today. It's easy, just follow the process below.

    ej-green@vccs.edu - October 19, 2021

  3. Where can I complete short-term training?

    FastForward is a short-term training program for high-demand industries run out of VCCS, helping Virginians get the jobs they want and the salaries they need.  The career training is different from one college to the next because the workforce needs vary from community to community.

    ej-green@vccs.edu - October 19, 2021

  4. What is the difference between a career studies certificate, a certificate, and a diploma?

    Below you will find the definitions of the Career Studies Certificate, Certificate, and Diploma. 

    Career Studies Certificate
    A career studies certificate program is defined as a program of study of not less than 9 nor more than 29 semester credit hours. Career studies certificate programs are not required to include general education.

    ej-green@vccs.edu - October 27, 2021

  5. What is the difference between a degree program, a major, and a specialization?

    Degree Program

    A degree program is a broadly structured curriculum leading to the award of an associate’s degree and is listed on the  diploma.

    Major

    A major is a grouping of 100 and 200-level courses that define a discipline or interdisciplinary specialty.

    Specialization

    A specialization is an area of concentration within an approved major, varying from the parent major by 9-15 credit hours.

    ej-green@vccs.edu - October 27, 2021

  6. What if I cannot find my experience listed?

    If you have a certification, training, or military experience not listed, please create an account, fill out the information in the Portfolio under "My Story." Once you've completed the Portfolio, use the College Connect to contact the school you are interested in to verify if you are eligible for credit.

     

    ej-green@vccs.edu - October 27, 2021

  7. What is the difference between full-time and part-time?

    Full-time Students: Students enrolled for 12 or more credits in a semester are considered full-time students. 

    Part-time Students: Students enrolled for fewer than 12 credit hours in a semester are part-time students.  

    ej-green@vccs.edu - October 27, 2021

  8. Interested in Online Learning?

    When Virginians complete their degree, it does more than just boost a career. A better-educated, better-prepared workforce makes Virginia-based companies more competitive here and abroad. Earn certificates and associate degrees from home – 100% online — from one of our 23 community colleges. Find out which online programs are offered at your local college by heading to our College Locator.

     

    ej-green@vccs.edu - February 16, 2022

  9. Will I get credit for classes from third party classes?

    If you have taken classes from an online educational platform and would like to have them evaluated for academic credit, please submit all relevant documents (syllabi, course description, etc.) to the college. Faculty from the discipline will review and make a final determination. 

    ej-green@vccs.edu - March 15, 2022

  10. Maximize Your Military Experience with a Technical Studies Associate Degree

    Maximizing your military experience by enrolling in a Technical Studies Associate Degree program is a smart way to turn hands-on skills into academic and professional advancement. This degree is designed to recognize and build upon the specialized training and real-world problem-solving experience gained during military service. Whether you've worked in logistics, engineering, IT, or mechanics, the program allows you to transfer military credits and focus on expanding your technical knowledge, leadership abilities, and career readiness.

    ej-green@vccs.edu - April 15, 2025