Transfer Virginia

The Transfer Virginia Portal was initiated by state legislation and built collaboratively by the institutions of learning in Virginia. The portal directly serves all students in high school and beyond who aspire to enroll in a Virginia college or university either as a first-time student or a transfer student.

The legislative goal of providing broader access to higher education for all students depends on a collective effort to make the portal accessible and to promote its use to students across the Commonwealth.

Two-Year Schools and Technical Program

Community Colleges. Community Colleges offer a variety of programs from Associates degrees that serve as preparation for transfer to a four-year college, to certificate programs that train you for a specific career. Applications deadlines are generally more flexible than four year schools, depending on the program and school.

One great advantage to community college is the cost; these schools are far less expensive and often have grant money based on need ( FAFSA forms are still required to receive financial aid). Additionally, students often still live at home, so they save housing costs.

Technical Schools. These schools may offer Associates degrees or certificates in programs designed to teach job skills in a specific area. These programs are typically short - 6 month to 2 years - but are also typically more expensive than community college. Some of them will accept financial aid and will help you find loans or grants to pay for their programs. Complete a FAFSA for these programs and talk with their financial aid specialists to take advantage of all you qualify for.

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