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Glossary

Use this glossary to look up terms that are unfamiliar to you.

Advisor/Counselor/Coach/Navigator
A person at a high school or college who assists a student with choosing their program of study or courses, and may perform a variety of other tasks including assisting with enrollment into classes or assisting with college transfer.

ej-green@vccs.edu - July 17, 2023

Resources for Military Students

Virginia’s Community Colleges are proud of our long and successful history of working with every branch of the military to offer veterans, retirees, active duty personnel and their families a strong, career- focused education.

Below you will find a list of resources that may be of help as your navigate your next steps.

ej-green@vccs.edu - October 6, 2021

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

How Much Does it Cost to Attend? Tuition Information

Virginia’s Community Colleges are meeting an affordable tuition goal: Tuition will not exceed half of the average cost to attend a public four-year institution in Virginia.

To find out about current Tuition Rates, please visit: https://www.vccs.edu/application-information/#tuition-fees

Please consult the community college you are interested in for complete information about tuition and any other fees that may apply.

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

General Step-by-Step for Justice-Impacted Individuals to pursue college programs

Check if you can go to college: Find out if you can go to college based on your past and the rules in your state.
Find the right college: Look for a college that has the classes you want to take and is friendly to people who have been impacted by the justice system.

kvo@vccs.edu - March 6, 2023

Funding, Scholarships, and Grants for Justice-Impacted-Individuals

FAFSA Resources

The FAFSA is a form you fill out to ask for money from the government to help pay for college. It helps find out if you can get financial aid, like grants, loans, or work-study, to make college more affordable.

kvo@vccs.edu - March 20, 2023