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Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant Program (VTAG) is sponsored by Virginia State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV). The Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant Program (VTAG) provides non-need-based tuition grants to Virginia residents attending accredited private, nonprofit colleges and universities in Virginia. The program is designed to assist students with the cost of higher education.
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Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG) - Virginia Private Colleges Appalachian College of Pharmacy Appalachian School of Law Eastern Mennonite University Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine George Washington University Virginia Science and Technology Campus Southern Virginia University Virginia Union University Washington and Lee University Virginia Private College Week Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG) For International Students Collaborative Business Programs Strategic Business Partners Multiple-Employer Plan (MEP) Group Purchasing Organizations Virginia Private College Legislative Caucus Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG) Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG) The Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG) program provides annual grants to Virginia residents who are full-time students* at an eligible private non-profit college or university for other than religious training or theological education**.
Students do not have to pay VTAG back, demonstrate financial need, or file a financial statement of financial aid application such as FAFSA. Established in 1972, the VTAG program required General Assembly action and a constitutional amendment which was approved by a statewide referendum. It is authorized in Chapter 4.
1 Section 23-38. 11 through 18 of the Code of Virginia as the Tuition Assistance Grant Act, and is administered by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV). CICV is proud to have played an instrumental role in starting this program, and now coordinates the advocacy of Virginia’s independent colleges for increased funding for TAG and other programs assisting students at independent colleges.
*TAG recipients must be enrolled full-time unless they meet the criteria for a waiver under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) **Students enrolled in academic programs categorized within the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) system in group 39 are not eligible to receive TAG awards.
Be a Virginia student as determined by: 1) meeting the criteria as a domiciliary resident of Virginia as defined by the Code of Virginia §23. 1-502 and augmented by the Virginia Domicile Guidelines , 2) meeting the military dependent requirements under § 23. 1-505, or 3) meeting the Tuition Equity Provision (TEP) criteria under § 23.
1-505. 1 as follow: Complete at least two years of high school (9 th – 12 th grade) in Virginia.
Any combination of two years of enrollment at a Virginia public or private high school is acceptable; Complete high school in Virginia – whether by graduation or completion of a General Equivalency Exam – on or after July 1, 2008; File Virginia state income taxes for the two years immediately prior to registration or enrollment; Enroll as a full-time student at an eligible institution in an eligible degree program; Submit a complete TEP-VTAG (linked below) application to your institution’s financial aid office.
TEPTAGApp2627fillable. pdf (SECURED) How much is awarded annually? Provided they apply by the deadline of September 15, 2026, Virginia-resident undergraduate students will receive a non-need-based tuition grant of $5,250 for the academic year 2025-26.
Graduate students enrolled in health professions programs receive $5,000. The award amount for 2026-27 will be set in the state budget by the General Assembly. Beginning in academic year 2022-23, students enrolled at Virginia’s private historically black colleges/universities (HBCUs) have received a supplement to the base TAG award of an additional $7,500 annually.
The base award amount is based on the number of eligible students and the amount of funds appropriated by the General Assembly and therefore can vary. Awards are automatically renewed provided the student continues to meet eligibility requirements and has not exceeded the maximum number of years of eligibility. A smaller award is available for students enrolled in an online education or distance learning program.
Here you’ll find the paper 2026-2027 TAG Application . The initial application deadline is annually September 15 . Once you have decided what institution to attend, complete and submit the TAG Application to your institution’s financial aid office.
Southern Virginia University Virginia Union University Virginia Wesleyan University Washington & Lee University you may use either the paper application or this electronic submission form . Many of the other institutions have created online applications unique to their institution. If your school is not listed here, contact the Financial Aid Office to ask if there is an electronic application available.
While CICV advocates for the funds for the program, it is administered by the State Council of Higher Education in Virginia , with the support of the Financial Aid Offices on each campus. Is there an appeals process? If you (or your student) has been denied a TAG award, you may appeal the decision.
Complete the form here , which will be reviewed by staff at the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia (SCHEV) . Appeal decisions typically take 4-6 weeks. You may also contact them with questions at financialaid@schev.
edu . Can I donate to the program privately? Virginia law allows taxpayers to voluntarily donate all or part of their income tax refund to one or more qualified organizations, including the VTAG program.
You may also send your contributions directly to the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) . Who has the VTAG program helped? VTAG is celebrating over 50 years of making a college education more affordable for over 185,000 Virginians, including many low- and middle-income families.
Private colleges continue to serve the full spectrum of Virginia students in terms of academic ability and socio-economic profile. Virginia Private College Week Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG) For International Students 2025 Economic Impact Report 2023-24 Economic Impact Report
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Virginia residents enrolled full-time as undergraduate, graduate, or professional students at eligible private, nonprofit institutions pursuing an eligible degree not in religious training or theological education. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,250 (undergraduate) / $5,000 (graduate health professions). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant Program (VTAG) are due September 15, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant Program (VTAG) is funded by Virginia State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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