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Virginia: scholarships, apprenticeships and free training
Free college, apprenticeship doors, free training and scholarships for Virginia residents. 3 listings, each with its source and last-verified date (Oct 17, 2026). Types here: Apprenticeship, Free college, Funding help.
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Virginia Works / local workforce development boards
Virginia Works publishes the Eligible Training Provider List, a statewide directory of approved programs for in-demand occupations. It states eligible adults and dislocated workers with employment barriers, and out-of-school youth 16-24, enrolled in WIOA Title I may receive local-board-funded Individual Training Accounts; each local board has its own policies, and being on the list does not guarantee funding. As one local example, Virginia Career Works Northern Region says its six One-Stop Employment Centers offer free basic career services (computers, resume workshops, coaching, assessments), with individualized services and training subject to eligibility and funding. Contact your local workforce board or center.
Who it is for (as stated)
Open to job seekers; WIOA-funded training has eligibility rules and local policies.
Cost or award (as stated)
Basic services free (as stated by the Northern Region); training funds if eligible and available
Virginia's G3 program provides last-dollar financial assistance to low- and middle-income students enrolled in a community college program leading to a high-demand occupation. Per the Code of Virginia and the program FAQ: household income at or below 400 percent of the federal poverty level, eligibility for in-state tuition, enrollment in an approved program (at least six credit hours per semester, or an approved short-term program), and applying for other federal and state aid. The award covers remaining tuition, mandatory fees and a textbook stipend after other aid, and the FAQ says it can bring out-of-pocket costs to $0. A diploma or GED is not required for G3 itself but may be for specific programs. Each of the 23 community colleges lists its approved programs.
Who it is for (as stated)
Virginia residents under the income limit in approved programs (as stated).
Cost or award (as stated)
Last-dollar tuition, fees and textbook stipend (as stated)
Deadline or timing
Apply through the regular enrollment process at your community college.
Source:https://virginiag3.com/g3-faqs/ Last verified: . G3 FAQ page and Code of Virginia section 23.1-2911.2 read directly on the retrieval date. Confirm with the provider before applying.
Virginia Works (Virginia's workforce development agency)
Virginia Works says registered apprenticeship combines paid on-the-job training with related technical instruction, leading to industry-recognized credentials. It states apprenticeship is employer driven, so you must be hired by an employer sponsor before you can be officially registered as an apprentice; if your current employer is not a registered sponsor, they can contact a local Registered Apprenticeship Consultant. The page publishes an office phone number and a general-questions email address for the apprenticeship team.
Who it is for (as stated)
You must be hired by an employer sponsor (as stated).
Cost or award (as stated)
Registered apprenticeships are paid employment with training (as stated)
Deadline or timing
Each sponsor sets its own dates.
Note: Virginia appears on Apprenticeship.gov's list of State Apprenticeship Agency states.