Virginia Two-Year Transfer Grants
Eligible Brightpoint graduates can receive up to $3,000 annually for continuing their education at a four-year college through the Virginia Two-Year College Transfer Grant.
Eligibility Requirements
- Have earned an associate degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Transfer to a participating four-year from Brightpoint or another Virginia community college
- Meet certain financial aid criteria such as Virginia residency, estimated family contribution below $12,000 and submitted FAFSA
- Be enrolled as a full-time, undergraduate student
Award Amounts
- Maximum standard annual award is $1,000.
- Students enrolled into a degree program in engineering, mathematics, nursing, teaching, or science qualify for an additional $1,000.
- Students enrolled at Norfolk State University, Old Dominion University, Radford University, the University of Virginia at Wise, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Virginia State University may qualify for an additional $1,000.
Process
Brightpoint will email eligible students the instructions for applying for the grant.
All potential grant recipients must:
- Apply for financial aid by completing the FAFSA by the four-year institution’s deadline.
- Submit their grant application to the financial aid office at their chosen four-year institution.
- Submit a final academic transcript to their four-year institution as soon as their associate degree is posted.
Learn More
Learn more about the Transfer Grant on SCHEV’s Two-Year College Transfer web page.
Events and Workshops
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College Closed: January 26 and January 27
Due to the weather and its expected impact, Brightpoint Community College will be closed Monday, January 26, and Tuesday, January 27. All classes are cancelled, and all offices will be closed. The Virginia Department of Emergency Management has created a webpage about the winter storm, which includes power outage information, traffic updates, and resources.