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Blue Ridge Community and Technical College offer affordable tuition partnered with a variety of options to students seeking assistance funding their education. Multiple forms of financial aid are available to qualified applicants, including grants, scholarships, special grant programming, and student loans. Review the options below to explore debt-free options available to qualified students.
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College’s Accelerating Student Completion: Encouraging New Dreams (Ascend) is a program created to help more students earn certificates and associate degrees within three years. Funded by a grant from Arnold Ventures, Ascend replicates the ASAP program at CUNY colleges in New York whose students doubled their graduation rates by providing a range of financial, academic, and personal supports. These supports include comprehensive and personal advisement, career counseling, tutoring, waivers for tuition and mandatory fees, gift cards for groceries and/or gas, and additional financial assistance to reduce or eliminate the cost of textbooks. Learn more about completing your application today! Apply now!
The Blue Ridge Community and Technical College BLUE RIDGE ADVANCES OPPORTUNITIES GRANT – WORC 5, a Department of Labor Workforce Opportunity Rural Communities (WORC) funded program, is designed to help unemployed dislocated workers, new entrants into the workforce, and incumbent workers receive the skills, training, and education needed to retain current employment or improve employability. Apply now!
Grants and scholarships are often called “gifts” because they are free money—financial aid that doesn’t have to be repaid. Grants are often based on financial need. Blue Ridge CTC offers a variety of Federal Grants to qualified applicants. Review available grant programming and complete your FAFSA today!
Federal Pell Grant
Pell Grants are awarded to undergraduate students who have
not earned a bachelor’s or a professional degree. Pell Grants are considered a foundation of federal financial aid, to which aid from other federal and non-federal sources might be added. Eligibility determined by the FAFSA. No additional application required.
FSEOG: Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) program is for undergraduates with exceptional financial need. Pell Grant recipients with the lowest expected family contributions will be considered first for a FSEOG. The FSEOG does not have to be repaid. Eligibility determined by the FAFSA. No additional application required.
Federal Work Study
Federal work-study jobs help students earn money while attending Blue Ridge Community and Technical College. Undergraduate students with work-study jobs may work part-time on or off campus while enrolled. Federal work-study provides part-time jobs for undergraduates with financial need, which allows students to earn money to assist with living expenses. The program encourages community service work and work related to a student’s course of study. Eligibility determined by the FAFSA. No additional application required.
West Virginia Higher Education Grant
This grant ensures that West Virginia students with financial need are given an opportunity to pursue a college education. The grant may be renewed until the student’s course of study is completed, but may not exceed an additional three academic years beyond the initial award. Awards are based on demonstrated financial need and generally may be used in conjunction with other forms of state, federal and institutional financial aid. Eligibility determined by the FAFSA. No additional application required.
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WV STEM Scholarship
The WV STEM Scholarship is a student financial aid program designed to enable and encourage academically talented individuals to pursue careers in the fields of engineering, science, and technology in West Virginia. Scholarships up to $3,000 per academic year are awarded based on academic qualifications and interest in the fields of engineering, science, and technology.
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WV Nursing Scholarship Program
The West Virginia Nursing Scholarship program is for LPN, RN, LPN teaching certificate, and master’s or doctoral nursing education students. In exchange for receiving the scholarship, participants agree to complete a service obligation in West Virginia. Award amounts vary each year based on the availability of funds and may be less than the maximum amount established in W.Va. State Code.
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Future Workforce Grant
The Future Workforce Grant enables West Virginia students who demonstrate financial need to enroll in a post-secondary certificate, industry recognized credential, or other skill development program in a demand occupation in West Virginia. Eligible students may receive awards of up to $2,000 toward tuition, required testing and required supplies not covered by other scholarships and/or grants.
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National Science Foundation S-STEM
Blue Ridge CTC was recently awarded a National Science S-STEM grant. For eligibility requirements, please contact the Blue Ridge CTC Foundation office: foundation@blueridgectc.edu.
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College Job Scholars is
a career training initiative. This program helps eligible young people ages 16 /17 to 24 train for meaningful careers and obtain employment. Job Scholars counselors offer intensive and individualized support to help students secure funding for college, explore education and training options, connect with needed student services, and overcome barriers that may impact retention and academic success. Eligible students include those who are
first generation college students, from low- to moderate-income households, justice involved and any student that needs assistance navigating the college enrollment process.
Learn more about eligibility requirements and apply to participate in the Job Corp Scholars program today. Apply now!
For more information about Job Scholars, contact: Lisa Osborn: losborn@blueridgectc.edu
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The Blue Ridge CTC Foundation represents an ongoing partnership between the College and the community. Every dollar raised helps students attend Blue Ridge Community and Technical College, provides funds for and improving existing facilities, and enhances and expands the curriculum. A variety of scholarships are available to Blue Ridge students through the College and the local community, based on need and academic achievement. Review available Scholarships and complete your application today!
The Promise Scholarship
West Virginia PROMISE (Providing Real Opportunities for Maximizing In-state Excellence) is a merit-based scholarship program designed to keep qualified students in West Virginia by making college affordable. It pays 100% of mandatory tuition and fees at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College. It is the full responsibility of the student to ensure adherence to the PROMISE guidelines.
For full program details, please refer to the College Foundation of WV website: www.cfwv.com. The FAFSA and PROMISE application must be completed by March 1.
Unlike grants, loans do have to be repaid. As long as you remain in school taking at least 6 credit hours you will be in an in-school deferment, and will not have to pay. Once you drop below 6 credit hours, your grace period of 6 months begins. Once your grace period ends, you will need to begin repayment of your loans. Learn more about applying for financial aid and receiving loans to fund your education by visiting our Financial Aid Office webpage.
Blue Ridge CTC offers affordable tuition to all students. Tuition rates include in-state, out-of-state, metro fees, high school rate, Veteran, and Senior Citizen.
West Virginia Invests is a state-funded grant program that covers the full cost of basic tuition and fees* for select certificate and associate degree programs at a West Virginia public two- or four-year institution. Priority is given to programs in high-demand fields, such as information technology or healthcare, as determined by the West Virginia Department of Commerce. This is a last-dollar-in program, meaning that it will pay for any amount up to the total cost of tuition and fees that isn’t already covered by other state or federal grants or scholarships. Apply for WV Invests today!
The Financial Aid Office supports all students with options to fund educational pursuits. Review the Financial Aid website or set up an appointment for more assistance.
