The Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG) is a state grant not based on financial need for residents attending a participating private institution in Virginia full time. It is not available at every college or for online study outside program rules: the school must be approved and the student must pursue an eligible program. The institution administers applications and communicates the final amount; SCHEV notes that awards may be adjusted after enrollment and funding are verified.
For 2026–27, fall application dates were September 15 and October 1; both have passed. A spring-only window remains: eligible students who did not receive VTAG in the previous fiscal year must submit by December 1, 2026. New and readmitted students may qualify for the spring category under the published rules, but funding depends on remaining funds and should not be assumed.
The grant is handled through the chosen school’s financial-aid office, which verifies domicile and status, degree program, and full-time enrollment. Some eligibility paths require Virginia domicile, while others rely on Virginia schooling and tax-residency criteria under state law. Ask the college whether it still accepts spring applications, which residency documents it requires, and how it will calculate an award; filing does not replace admission or FAFSA for other aid.
Before accepting aid, verify in writing who may apply, what costs it covers, whether it renews, and how it interacts with FAFSA and other scholarships. Confirm dates in the official portal and ask the college for your remaining net cost.
Read the program profile and FAFSA guide; ask for an individual review before committing.
Formulario y calendario VTAG 2026–27 — State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.
Instituciones participantes y orientación VTAG — State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.
Reglamento de elegibilidad estudiantil — Virginia Administrative Code.
Information checked against official sources on October 13, 2026. Dates refer to the stated cycle and may change; verify the official portal and your institution’s financial-aid office before applying. A scholarship or grant may not cover housing, food, transportation, and every fee.
Verify the current cycle, remaining net cost, and any renewal or repayment obligations before accepting.
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Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG)
The Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG) is a state grant not based on financial need for residents attending a participating private institution in Virginia full time. It is not available at every college or for online study outside program rules: the school must be approved and the student must pursue an eligible program. The institution administers applications and communicates the final amount; SCHEV notes that awards may be adjusted after enrollment and funding are v
State college scholarship and aid program
Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education
The agency sets rates, eligibility, and caps; the college certifies need, cost, and the individual amount within those limits.
Public student-aid administering office
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State Council of Higher Education for Virginia · Accessed October 13, 2026
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State Council of Higher Education for Virginia · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Virginia Administrative Code · Accessed October 13, 2026
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State Council of Higher Education for Virginia · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG) ↗
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State Council of Higher Education for Virginia · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG) ↗
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Virginia Administrative Code · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education ↗
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education ↗
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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