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
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
- George Mason Transfer Information Table 12:30pm - 3:30pm Chester Campus, Moyar Hall
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
- George Mason Transfer Information Table 11:00am - 2:00pm Chester Campus, Moyar Hall
Chester Library Closed
The Chester Library will be closed through July 1 due to a water leak. Those who need library services may continue to use the Library at the Midlothian Campus or access Library resources, including the Chat with a Librarian service, online. Students scheduled to pick up a library laptop should go to the Security desk in Moyar (near the Help Hub).