Provides clothing, and shelter, and pays bills for fuel, medical expenses, rent, adult education etc. Non-profit special interest organization devoted to the welfare and interests of York County residents who have urgent needs and few resources. Works with DSS and local churches.

The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Education Program offers grants and interest-free loans for undergraduate or master's degree at an accredited 2- or 4-year post-secondary, technical or vocational institution in the United States.

Offers a community based mentoring program that addresses the problems of unequal access to higher education by low income and/or potential first generation college or post secondary students. Skyline CAP offers this program in collaboration with Madison County High School. In the local program, Skyline's Project Discovery students meet for workshops once a week to explore their options for life after high school. Participants are encouraged to take the hardest classes in which they can do well, and be involved in school and community activities. They also have the opportunity to visit at least three colleges or trade schools each year. College bound students are also encouraged to apply for at least twenty scholarships.

Help support education in city schools by donating new or used materials, equipment of supplies your business or company no longer needs. Provides corporate grant program and student scholarships.

The Veterans Education Training and Employment (VETE) directorate of the Virginia Department of Veterans Services ensures that every veteran or eligible person has a full and fair opportunity to reach his or her fullest potential through access to the G.I. Bill approved post-secondary educational, training/licensure/certification, entrepreneurial institutions, V3 certified employers and Virginia Colleges and Universities. Currently, more than 1000 institutions with various programs are approved in Virginia. VETE houses the: State Approving Agency for Veterans Education and Training (SAA) Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP) Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program Virginia Transition Assistance Program Military Medics and Corpsmen Program

The Community Foundation administers a growing number of endowed scholarship funds that were established by individuals and organizations wishing to assist Central Virginia graduating high school seniors and adult learners pursue post-secondary education.

This fund is to assist individuals who are legally blind who want to further their education through scholastics or in the trade industry, the Old Dominion Eye Foundation will award scholarships and/or equipment assistance grants to qualified applicants.

The Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge offers over 100 scholarship opportunities. Scholarships benefit graduating high school seniors and adult learners seeking new skills and higher education, and includes the pursuit of a technical certificate at a community college or trade school, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or graduate degree.

Awards merit-based scholarships ranging from $1000-$5000. Requires 3 years of federal or postal service, a 3.0 grade point average and enrollment in a post-secondary degree granting program. Not available to active duty or retired military families unless civilian employment requirement is also met.

The primary purpose of the Virginia Teaching Scholarship Loan Program (VTSLP) is to provide financial support to students who are preparing to teach in one of Virginia's critical shortage teaching areas. Provides an incentive to students interested in pursuing a teaching career in critical shortage teaching areas in Virginia. Students who are currently enrolled on a full- or part-time basis in a Virginia approved teacher preparation program in a critical shortage teaching area are eligible to be nominated for the program by their college or university.

Responsible for the planning and coordination of higher education in Virginia.

Project Discovery works with middle and high school students in Tazewell County providing workshops & activities in career exploration and college preparation, cultural and recreation events, and visits to colleges and universities. Students must be first-generation college students to be eligible to participate. A new community initiative is our College Fair. The Fair hosts representatives from the following colleges, universities and other post-secondary opportunities: Bluefield University, Bluefield State University, Concord University, Old Dominion University, East Tennessee State University, Tusculum University, Wytheville Community College, King University, University of Virginia, Southwest Virginia Community College, National Guard and Tri-County Driving Academy. This one-day event allows high school students to learn about available opportunities and options to continue their education.

This department works for students, parents, and graduates who wish to reduce their monthly student loan payments by consolidating. Counselors are experts in all options available, to catch up missed payments, cure defaults, defer payments and reduce payments. A handy mobile app is available for this and more helplines: http://careconnectusa.org/trusted-helplines/

Project Discovery encourages students to stay in and graduate high school and provides resources and tools for students to successfully make the transition to post-secondary education.

UNCF awards scholarships and internships to students from low- and moderate-income families. Scholarships are for 4 year accredited colleges (does not include technical school, community college, vocation/trade programs, etc.)

Offers scholarships to help students achieve academic goals, to involve students in advancing the cause of civil rights, and to help reduce discrimination in education.

Provides comprehensive resources to veterans and military related personnel who are utilizing VA and tuition assistant educational benefits.

Provide substantial and varied sources of assistance. Through a combination of grants, scholarships, loans, work-programs and payment plans, Virginia Wesleyan will prepare a package to meet your family's individual needs.

Federal Student Aid Information Center provide information about federal student aid programs, help with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and general information about your current federal student loans. Fill out the free application for federal student aid (FAFSA) at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.

Serves the health-related needs of the citizens of the Town of Bedford and Bedford County, Virginia. The Foundation makes financial grants to eligible non-profit organizations providing health-related services to Bedford residents and for scholarships to increase the availability of health service workers.

Awards scholarships to spouses of Uniformed Services members (active duty, National Guard and Reserve, retirees, and survivors) to obtain professional certification or to attend post secondary or graduate school. NMFA scholarships are one-time/year awards averaging between $500 - $2500. The amount can depend on our donors and your educational or professional need. The average amount awarded is $1000 and the number awarded each year varies depending on funding. Scholarship funds may be used for tuition, fees, and school room and board.

Provides a variety of scholarships to students at Northern Virginia Community College with diverse interests and backgrounds.

Warren Coalition provides First Dollar Scholarships for students who need financial assistance to help with fees for Dual Enrollment, AP Testing, CNA Program and for Blue Ridge Technical School courses.

Assists Fairfax County Public School students with acquiring financial aid for post-secondary education. Helps place part-time Financial Aid Champions in schools with highest populations of students receiving free or reduced lunches. Assists students and parents with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and other financial aid applications, and holds FAFSA workshops. Also hosts financial aid seminars in fall and early winter, and assists students with scholarship searches and applications.