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.
College Closed: July 4 - 7
The college will be closed July 4 – 7 for the Independence Day holiday weekend. There will be no classes, and all college offices will be closed.
While the college is closed, current students may continue registering for classes by logging into their myBrightpoint account and using Navigate or SIS. New students interested in attending Brightpoint may get started by completing their application for admission, which is available online.