The following information is a collection of frequently asked questions and guidelines about the scholarships that are available for students at Virginia Peninsula Community College. If you have additional questions, contact the VPCC Foundation at foundation@vpcc.edu or by phone at 757-825-2719, or visit us on the Hampton Campus, in the Hampton III Building, Suite 725.
When to Apply
The scholarship application will open October 1 through November 30. A limited number of spring scholarships are available. The majority of scholarships are awarded from April 15 through July 31. Most scholarships are an annual commitment for both the fall and spring semesters. However, the Foundation generally has some limited scholarship funding for the spring and summer semesters.
How to Apply
- Apply for admission to Virginia Peninsula Community College
- Apply for Federal Financial Aid (the FASFA)
- Submit the online scholarship application using your myVPCC username and password to sign in
Eligibility
A minimum 2.0 GPA is required to receive and maintain a scholarship award unless otherwise specified in the scholarship criteria description. A student must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) to be eligible for scholarship assistance. If you are in default on any student loans, you will not be eligible for any scholarships. The Foundation reserves the right to adjust scholarship award amounts, as well as to revise the number of scholarships offered, without notice.
Foundation scholarships may be used towards tuition, fees, books, and supplies.
Withdrawal Policy
In order to be eligible for continued scholarship assistance, students must complete courses during the semester for which the scholarship is awarded and maintain GPA requirements. Students who withdraw from classes will not be eligible for a renewable scholarship to continue in subsequent semesters (i.e., a scholarship that is awarded in the fall and divided equally between the fall and spring semesters). Exceptions may be granted to the withdrawal policy. These exceptions will be based on individual circumstances. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the Educational Foundation in writing prior to the beginning of the next scholarship award period. Submission of a request for an exception does not guarantee that an exception will be made.
External Scholarships
Outside scholarship forms or checks should be directed to the VPCC Student Accounting Office. The address is:
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Student Accounting Office
99 Thomas Nelson Drive
Hampton, VA 23666
Students should make sure that the donors are aware of tuition due dates, so that enrollment may be protected.