The Virginia G3 program has helped thousands of students across Virginia pursue a degree or certificate without worrying about the cost of tuition. As we approach the end of 2024, we’re sharing just a few quotes from students who took the leap and made their dreams come true with the help of G3 tuition assistance:
How students felt when they learned they could go to school for free
“It was a huge relief and gave me more ambition. G3 has helped me break through a financial barrier I had and allowed me to attend school, which is something that may have been an issue had I not received the grant.”
– Haley Z., Mountain Empire Community College, Nursing
“I just kept seeing G3 on my Student Information System, and I noticed that I wasn’t having to pay for anything. I had financial aid for textbooks and stuff, so I was in awe that I was getting this whole education without having to pay anything out-of-pocket. I’m very grateful for it.”
– Cal L., Tidewater Community College, Social Work
G3 is a life changer
“Without G3, I wouldn’t be in college at all. My first year in college, I had to pay a lot. I ended up taking courses that I didn’t like and that didn’t fit me, and I wasn’t successful. When the opportunity to enroll in a G3 program came around, I was able to explore something I really liked and not have to pay out of pocket.”
– JaLena, Patrick & Henry Community College, IT
“Receiving the G3 grant assistance has been a game-changer for me. As a student juggling the responsibilities of academics, entrepreneurship, and motherhood, it has been immensely challenging to make ends meet, especially with extra expenses such as rent and phone bills. The financial support from the G3 grant played a crucial role in helping me manage these additional costs, providing me with the stability I needed to focus on my studies, my business, and my role as a parent.”
-LaTonya C., Tidewater Community College, Human Services
G3 tuition assistance allows students to focus on what’s important
“G3 helped me really focus on school. It took away the stress of trying to figure out transportation, food, how to pay for my classes, my books, and my scrubs. It took all that away and really allowed me just to focus on my education. I would say to the next person, if tuition is what’s stopping you, don’t let it.”
-Masyn D., Germanna Community College, Nursing
“Once I got into respiratory care, I was concerned about having to take on more loans, but then I learned that G3 was going to help with that, and it left me with nothing to worry about except scheduling my classes and making sure I was doing well academically. Thanks to G3, I’ve been able to just focus on my studies.”
-Joshua W., Tidewater Community Colleges, Respiratory Therapy
You can do it too
“I would tell other students to go and speak with their financial advisors or with advisors of whatever program they want to enter. I had no clue about the options that I had. But after speaking with my advisors, I realized that they care about the students, and that they want you to succeed. They’re there; you just have to go talk to someone.”
– Briana W., Virginia Western Community College, Motorsport Engineering
“If there is no money, you have $0 to pay for anything; there is money out there. G3 will help you accomplish all the dreams you have. It covers so many different programs. The money’s there. Just because you don’t think your dreams are going to be achieved because you don’t have money, that’s not an option. Go get your dream. It’s there. Chase it.”
-Deidra B., Tidewater Community College, Nursing
