Your support during this time can help to immediately impact the life of a student and the future of Virginia.
Emergency Funds available through the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education (VFCCE) aid students in maintaining housing, meeting food and nutritional needs, and completing the education and training necessary for them to fill the vacant jobs in crucial fields like healthcare, logistics, and public safety on which we are all currently relying.
Your contribution to the VFCCE Student Emergency Fund will help students continue their education and reach important milestones. Please join us in supporting them during this difficult time.
Give Now to Support Virginia StudentsThe VFCCE Impact
When community colleges were created in 1966, they were funded primarily by the state with students and families paying a smaller percentage of the cost of an education through tuition and fees. Today, students and families pay more than 60% of the cost of tuition while state appropriations cover the remainder.
Despite community college tuition ranking at about 1/3 of the average cost at a four-year state institution, that cost can still be prohibitively high for a large percentage of Virginians. That’s where the VFCCE strives to make an impact—by supporting community colleges and student success through scholarships, fellowships, and other programs that make higher education attainable for all.
Learn MoreServing the Student, Strengthening the State
The majority of funds raised by the VFCCE are used within community colleges to directly serve students. These financial resources come from individuals, organizations, and foundations that span Virginia. Because the VFCCE is a statewide foundation, we’re able to address system-wide needs relating to education, workforce growth and development, and the creation of a strong and resilient state economy.
Learn More14%
is the increase in graduation rates for Great Expectations students compared to national average
85%
of graduates feel they have greater job stability post-credential
$62 Million
is the increase in lifetime income for every 100 rural students who earn a community college degree