How much funding does VGAP (Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program) provide?

VGAP (Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program) provides $500 up to tuition, fees and books in funding.

When is the deadline for VGAP (Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program)?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

VGAP (Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program)

Brightpoint Community College Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Education Grants for K-12 Schools

Funding Amount

$500 up to tuition, fees and books

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

VGAP (Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program)

Type: State-funded grant

Geographic Scope: Virginia residents only

Eligibility:

Undergraduate students

Virginia residents

Graduated from a Virginia high school with a minimum 2.5 GPA, OR

Earned diploma via accredited Home School program with SAT Composite score of at least 980 OR ACT Composite score of at least 19

Completed FAFSA and demonstrate continued financial need

Enrolled in program leading to a degree

Maintain Virginia domiciliary residency

Maintain minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA

Maintain full-time status (at least 12 hours each semester)

Maintain continuous enrollment (not counting summer sessions)

Advance class levels upon completion of each full year of award (first-year students must earn 30 credits by second year to remain eligible)

Award Amount: Ranges from $500 up to tuition, fees and books

How to Access: Submit final high school transcript to Financial Aid office, complete FAFSA

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Verify eligibility (Virginia high school graduate with 2.5+ GPA or home school graduate with required SAT/ACT scores)
2. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
3. Submit copy of final high school transcript to Financial Aid office
4. Financial Aid office will determine eligibility
5. If eligible, notification will be provided in Student Center

Ongoing Requirements:

Demonstrate continued financial need

Maintain enrollment in degree program

Maintain Virginia residency

Maintain 2.0+ cumulative GPA

Enroll full-time (at least 12 credit hours each semester)

Maintain continuous enrollment (excluding summer)

Advance class levels each year (30 credits completed per year for first-year students)

Required Materials:

Completed FAFSA

Copy of final high school transcript

If home school: proof of accreditation and SAT/ACT scores

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What Brightpoint Community College Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025: 1
Total given: $1.02M
Median grant: $1.02M

By dollars: Virginia 100%. Top recipient cities: Chester, VA.

Example grants

Brightpoint Community College · Chester, VA

Support for the college

$1.02M

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Annual

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VGAP (Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program)

Overview

VGAP (Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program)

How to Apply

Application Process

What Brightpoint Community College Foundation actually gave

Example grants

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

Categories

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