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CCAP: Tuition Support for Local High School Graduates

CCAP is a public/private partnership that covers the cost of tuition for two years at Virginia Western for public high school graduates in the localities served by Virginia Western who meet program guidelines.

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CCAP: Tuition Support for Local High School Graduates

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  1. What is CCAP • Public/private partnership • Covers the cost of tuition for two years at Virginia Westernfor public high school graduates in the localities served by Virginia Western who meet program guidelines. • Each program operates independently, based on requirementsestablished and funding provided by the locality. • CCAP is offered only to students graduating high school in springand entering Virginia Western in fall of same year.

  2. How Are CCAP Students Funded? • If financial aid is not sufficient, CCAP will pay theremaining tuition for up to two years at Virginia Westernfor students who meet eligibility and performance requirements. • CCAP funds do not cover the cost of books, additional fees,supplies, or living expenses.

  3. How Are CCAP Students Funded? • FAFSA determines how much financial aid a student qualifies for. • If a student does not qualify for any or enough financial aid to coverfull-time tuition, CCAP will pay the amount needed for the full-time tuition per semester. • If a student receives full financial aid, (s)he will not receive CCAP funding, but may participate in CCAP if accepted. • Why do that? If the student’s financial picture changes for their 2nd yr. and (s)he is not eligible for financial aid, then CCAP will provide tuition funding as long as the student has met the CCAP criteria.

  4. CCAP Applicant Requirements 2015 graduates of Botetourt County High Schools must: • Reside in Botetourt County and attend the high school inBotetourt County during junior and senior years. • Achieve minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 at the midpoint (end of first semester) of senior year. • Plan to enroll in a Virginia Western degree/certificate program meeting federal financial aid requirements for the fall 2015 semester.

  5. Application Process • Apply for admission to Virginia Western • Take Virginia Western placement tests • Submit 2015-2016 FAFSA • Complete online CCAP application

  6. CCAP Application Deadline • To be considered for CCAP,the following must be done by February 27, 2015 • Take English and Math placement tests • Submit 2015-2016 FAFSA • Complete the online CCAP application

  7. CCAP Important Deadlines CCAP Application February 27, 2015 Placement Testing February 27, 2015 FAFSA Submitted February 27, 2015CCAP Conditional Acceptance May 1, 2015 FAFSA Completed July 1, 2015 CCAP Final Acceptance August 1, 2015

  8. Performance and accountability Once accepted into CCAP, students must: • Virginia Western—maintain minimum GPA of 2.5 • Maintain full-time enrollment – minimum 12 credits • Student Development Course (SDV) required • If in any semester a student withdraws from classes, falls below the full-time minimum enrollment or required GPA, or does not meet other performance requirements, the student must reimburse the program for CCAP funding provided that semester, and will not be eligible for CCAP funding in future semesters.

  9. VWCC Advising Days 2015 • Lord Botetourt High SchoolTBD • James River High SchoolJanuary 14, 2015

  10. VWCC Advising Days 2015 • Ask your counselor how to sign up for Advising Day at your school! • Advising Day is an opportunity for students to meet withNew Student Advisors from Virginia Western to discuss: • -placement test results • -program (major) choice • -CCAP application process • It is recommended that the student completes the VWCC applicationand placement testing prior to Advising Day.

  11. FAFSA Super Saturday Saturday, February 21, 2015 • Virginia Western Community College • FAFSA Completion Assistance • For more details contact theVirginia Western Financial Aid Office 540-857-7331 / finaid@virginiawestern.edu

  12. Transfer Opportunities • Guaranteed admission agreements with over 32 colleges and universities = immediate acceptance • Ferrum College, Hollins University and Roanoke College are offering incentive packages for CCAP students to continue their education completing their degree at Virginia Western.

  13. Contact Information Carolyn Payne Scholarship & CCAP Coordinator cpayne@virginiawestern.edu 540-857-6371 Allison Dooley Recruitment Coordinator/ New Student Advisor adooley@virginiawestern.edu 540-857-6953 Rebecca Kraemer New Student Advisor rkraemer@virginiawestern.edu 540-857-7390 Leigh Ann Hamlin CCAP Success Coach lhamlin@virginiawestern.edu 540-857-6219

  14. Questions? Happy CCAP Students Hard at Work!

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