Commonwealth Award
General Information
The Commonwealth Award is a state-funded grant that provides assistance to undergraduate Virginia residents.
Eligibility Requirements
- Virginia Residence
- Enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester
- File the FAFSA (with correct signatures) by the March 11 deadline
- Seeking an undergraduate degree
- Need-based
- Financial need defined differently from year to year according to fund availability
Application Process
- File the FAFSA by the March 1 deadline
- Must maintain Virginia Tech's reasonable academic progress standards to be considered for future standards
Award Information
- Award amounts range yearly according to fund availability
- Use our award estimator to estimate funds
Grants and Waivers
Federal
Virginia
- Commonwealth Award
- Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program (VGAP)
Other
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