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G3 assistance for tuitions, books, and more.
G3 Assistance
If you want to come to school and get certifications or a degree that leads to a career, we can help you find the money to make it happen.
Who is eligible for G3 assistance?
Any adult resident of Virginia who meets the following criteria is eligible:
- Qualifies for in-state tuition,
- Has applied for federal and/or state financial aid programs,
- Has a total household income of less than $106,000 for a family of four (or less than $51,000 for a single adult),
- Is enrolled for a minimum of six credit hours in a Virginia community college, and
- Is enrolled in a designated G3 program (listed below).
Please note that you must have filed a FAFSA for the current academic year at https://studentaid.gov and submitted all requested items to be eligible.
Download the FAQ for the G3 Assistance for more information.
How to Enroll in a G3 Program
- Select a program from the list of G3 programs below.
- Apply to Southwest if you are a new student.
- Apply for federal and/or state financial aid.
- If you are pursuing an AAS, Certificate/Diploma, or Career Study Certificate program, fill out the FAFSA
- If you are pursuing a FastForward credential, fill out the FANTIC application.
- Sign In to MySouthwest and use Navigate to plan your schedule and register.
You do not have to apply for these funds separately – you will be identified based on the eligibility criteria and program of study and awarded funding automatically.
G3 Eligible AAS (2 year) Programs
- Administration of Justice
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Early Childhood Development
- Electrical/Electronics
- Emergency Medical Services Technology
- Gerontology
- Information Systems Technology
- Mental Health
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Radiography
- Substance Abuse
G3 Eligible Certificate/Diploma Programs
Certificate
- Early Childhood Education
- Health Science Tech
- Heat/Vent & Air Condition
- Human Service Certificate
- Law Enforcement
- Practical Nursing
- Substance Abuse Counselor
Diploma
Welding
G3 Eligible Career Study Certificate Programs
- Advanced EMT
- Advanced Studies in Science
- Computerized Tomography
- Crime Scene Technology
- Cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity and Network Fundamentals
- Early Childhood Education
- Early Childhood Infant/Toddler
- Electrical
- Electronic Medical Records Specialist
- Health Care Technician
- Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
- Industrial Maintenance
- Intermediate to Paramedic
- Manufacturing Fabrication
- Mechatronics
- Medical Coding
- Network Administration
- Paraoptometric
- Pharmacy Technician
- Phlebotomy
- Precision Machining
- Software Development
- Welding
G3 Eligible FASTFORWARD Programs
- Carpentry - Level 1
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA IT Fundamentals
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Contractor's License
- Core-Introductory Craft Skills
- Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW)
- Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
- Heavy Equipment Operations - Level 1
- Manufacturing Specialist (MS)
- Manufacturing Technician 1 (MT1)
- Masonry - Level 1
- Pharmacy Technician
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Registered Nurse (Return to Training, Non-credit)
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Work Zone Flagger
- ASE Entry-Level Medium/Heavy Truck – Brakes
- ASE Entry-Level Medium/Heavy Truck – Diesel Engines
- ASE Entry-Level Medium/Heavy Truck – Electric/Electronic Systems
- ASE Entry-Level Medium/Heavy Truck – Inspection Maintenance and Minor Repairs
- ASE Entry-Level Medium/Heavy Truck – Suspension/Steering
