Transfer Grants

Tyler graduates can receive up to $3,000 annually through the Virginia Two-Year College Transfer Grant.

Eligible students must:

Have earned an associate degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA
Transfer to a participating four-year from Tyler or another Virginia community college
Meet certain financial aid criteria such as Virginia residency, estimated family contribution below $12,000 and submitted FAFSA
Be enrolled as a full-time, undergraduate student

Maximum standard annual award is $1,000.
Students enrolled into a degree program in engineering, mathematics, nursing, teaching, or science qualify for an additional $1,000.
Students enrolled at Norfolk State University, Old Dominion University, Radford University, the University of Virginia at Wise, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Virginia State University may qualify for an additional $1,000.

John Tyler Community College e-mails eligible students complete instructions for applying for the grant.

All potential grant recipients must:

Apply for financial aid by completing the FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov) by the four-year institution’s deadline.
Notify the financial aid office at their chosen four-year institution of their potential eligibility.
Submit a final academic transcript to their four-year institution as soon as their associate degree is posted.

We recommend completing the Two-Year College Transfer Grant Application to ensure all the necessary steps are taken.