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Why a focus on Virginia’s most in demand industries could be the answer to less student debt.

Credit for Prior Learning focuses on what on-the-job skills people learned and how that translates to college classes.

Why a focus on Virginia’s most in demand industries could be the answer to less student debt.

Did you realize this? Students can enroll at Wytheville Community College with little or no cost, thanks to a variety of scholarships and financial aid packages available.

It covers tuition and fees for students who qualify for state financial aid, allowing them to gain the skills they need for a good career.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Virginia students may be eligible for free tuition at community colleges statewide thanks to a newly signed bill. Ralph Northam signed legislation Monday for his “Get Skilled, Get a Job, Give Back” initiative, or “G3″ program, which makes tuition-free community college available to an estimated 36,000 low and middle-income students pursuing jobs in high-demand fields. The program includes $36 million to cover tuition, fees and books to support eligible students at two-year public institutions in Virginia. Northam made this possible by signing House Bill 2204 and Senate Bill 1405, which establishes and funds the G3 program. Eligibility for the G3 program is determined by submitting an application for federal and state student financial aid, including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA.