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An Early Commitment Scholarship Program


SOAR Virginiasm is an early commitment scholarship program created to inspire and assist high school students to reach their post-secondary education goals. To participate, eligible students pledge to meet program requirements. In return, participating students receive a range of assistance and accumulate scholarship support of up to $2,000 to apply toward their post-secondary education expenses

SOAR Virginia is a unique program created by Virginia 529 to further its mission to make college more affordable and accessible to all Virginians. The Program is currently in pilot in the Richmond metropolitan area and Highland County and is offered in partnership with college access providers and the community, working together to help students do their best and…SOAR.

 


The SOAR Virginia Pledge

  • I will maintain a minimum cumulative GPA* of 2.5
  • I will meet with my early commitment advisor regularly
  • I will complete financial literacy training during high school
  • I will behave in a manner consistent with my school’s Code of Student Conduct
  • I will attend school regularly without unexcused absences
  • I will participate in community service activities
  • I will complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) during my senior year
  • I will apply to an eligible educational institution, including a 2- or 4-year college or university or technical school
  • * or comparable academic achievement as determined by SOAR Virginia
 
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What the SOAR Virginia Student Can Expect

  • Advising on academic preparation for post-secondary education
  • Financial literacy training
  • Assistance completing college applications
  • Assistance in obtaining financial aid, including help completing the FAFSA
  • Scholarship support of up to $2,000 to apply toward post-secondary education
  • Support from an Early Commitment Advisor and the SOAR Virginia community
  • Recognition as a SOAR Virginia scholar
 
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2011-2012 Participating High Schools

  • Bath County High School – Bath County
  • Buffalo Gap High School – Augusta County
  • Douglas Freeman High School – Henrico County
  • George Wythe High School – City of Richmond
  • Goochland High School – Goochland County
  • Highland County High School – Highland County
  • Highland Springs High School – Henrico County
  • L. C. Bird High School – Chesterfield County
  • Patrick Henry High School – Hanover County
  • Prince George High School – Prince George County
  • Robert E. Lee High School – City of Staunton
  • Stuart’s Draft High School – Augusta County
  • Thomas Jefferson High School – City of Richmond
 
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