FA23: Trends in Virginia's Student Financial Assistance Program

Total annual Virginia Student Financial Assistance program dollars, since 1994-95 by program.

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Award Recipients
Total Public Four-Year Institutions
State Need-based programs as a Percentage of
Virginia Student Financial Assistance Program Dollars
from 1994-95 to 2024-25

The Virginia Student Financial Assistance Program is comprised of two companion subprograms the Virginia Commonwealth Award (COMA) and Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program (VGAP). Both of these programs are need-based financial aid programs that apply to in-state, degree, certificate, or diploma-seeking undergraduates enrolled at a Virginia public college or university.

COMA, is solely a need-based program that provides financial assistance to students taking at least a half-time course load. In addition to the need requirement, the VGAP program has a merit requirement and is only available full-time students.

Hover over the chart to see how each financial aid program changes over time. To view a specific program, click the program name in the legend, located at the right-hand side of the area chart.

Full Legal Name - "Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University" (Virginia Tech); "The College of William and Mary" (William & Mary)