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G3 Program Information

Begin Your Journey to an In-Demand Career

The G3 Program is a tuition assistance program for any Virginia resident who qualifies for in-state tuition and whose family income falls below an identified threshold. Eligible students may enroll in designated programs leading to jobs in high-demand fields.

Any Virginia resident who meets the following requirements is eligible for the G3 program:

qualifies for in-state tuition,
has a total household income of less than or equal to 400% of the Federal Poverty Level (roughly an income of $100,000 for a family of four),
is enrolled for a minimum of six credit hours in a Virginia community college,
is enrolled in a designated G3 program, and
has applied for federal and/or state financial aid programs.

More information is available in the G3 Frequently Asked Questions.

G3 Frequently Asked Questions

How to Enroll in a G3 Program

New Students

If you are a new student who wants to enroll in a G3 program…

Step 1: Complete the free, online admissions application and select one of the G3 programs as your program of study.
Step 2: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).*
Step 3: A student services advisor will contact you to assist you with class enrollment and answer any questions you may have.

Current Students

If you are a currently enrolled student in a G3 program…
- Step 1: Contact your assigned student services advisor for assistance with class enrollment, if needed.
- Step 2: If you have not already done so, complete the FAFSA Application.*
If you are a currently enrolled student who wants to change your program of study to a G3 program…
- Step 1: Contact your assigned student services advisor to discuss your program change and for assistance with class enrollment.
- Step 2: Submit a Change of Program Form to the Admissions Office at admissions@nr.edu.
- Step 3: If you have not already done so, complete the FAFSA Application.*

* Your eligibility for G3 funding will be based on your FAFSA information, and the financial aid office will notify you if you are eligible.

Contact Information

We are here to help you! If you need assistance with the G3 enrollment process, please send us an information request, and someone will be in contact very soon.

Request Information about the G3 Program

Or if you prefer, you may contact the admissions, advising, and financial aid offices directly:

G3 Eligible Programs

Credit Programs

Transer Degrees

Associate Degree

Health Care

Associate Degree

Certificate

Career Studies Certificate

Information Technology & Administrative Support Technology

Associate Degree

Career Studies Certificate

Manufacturing & Skilled Trades

Associate Degree

Diploma

Certificate

Career Studies Certificate

Early Childhood Education

Associate Degree

Certificate

Career Studies Certificate

Public Safety & Public Services

Associate Degree

Certificate

Career Studies Certificate

Workforce Development/Short-Term

How to Enroll in a G3 Workforce Program

All students interested in registering for a Workforce program should contact Amber Slusser-Brillhart to get started.
Amber Slusser-Brillhart
asbrillhart@nr.edu
540-674-3600 ext. 4435

Health Care

Skilled Trades/Manufacturing/Professional

USEFUL RESOURCES:

Request Information about the G3 Program

Admissions application FAFSA Application
Admissions Office Advising Center Financial Aid Office

Enrollment Support:

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ACADEMIC CALENDARS:

Fall 2026 14-Week Session

Fall 2026 10-Week Session

Fall 2026 1st 7-Week Session

Fall 2026 2nd 7-Week Session

SEE FUTURE ACADEMIC CALENDARS

ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER 2026 FOURTEEN-WEEK SESSION

FALL SEMESTER 2026
August 17-21	Monday-Friday	Faculty In-service
August 24	Monday	Classes Begin
August 28	Friday	Last Day to Add w/o Instructor Approval
September 7	Monday	Labor Day (College Closed)
September 8	Tuesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund *
October 14-16	Wednesday-Friday	Faculty Research (No Day or Evening Classes)
October 30	Friday	Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade *
November 3	Tuesday	Spring and Summer Registration Begins
November 13	Friday	Applications for Graduation Due
November 23-25	Monday-Wednesday	Faculty In-service (No Day or Evening Classes)
November 26-27	Thursday-Friday	Thanksgiving Break (College Closed)
December 11	Friday	Classes End
December 14	Monday	Exams Begin
December 17	Thursday	Exams End
December 18 & 21	Friday and Monday	Faculty In-service
December 18	Friday	Grades Due from Faculty (5:00 p.m.)
December 22	Tuesday	Grades Available Online for Students
December 22	Tuesday	Faculty Research

* Refund or withdrawal date for regular (Fourteen-Week) session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER 2026 TEN-WEEK SESSION

FALL SEMESTER 2026 TEN-WEEK SESSION
September 23	Wednesday	Classes Begin
September 29	Tuesday	Last Day to Add Classes
October 5	Monday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund *
October 14-16	Wednesday-Friday	Faculty Research (No Day or Evening Classes)
November 3	Tuesday	Spring and Summer Registration Begins
November 6	Friday	Last Day to Drop and Receive "W" Grade *
November 13	Friday	Applications for Graduation Due
November 23-24	Monday-Tuesday	Faculty In-service (No Day or Evening Classes)
November 25	Wednesday	Thanksgiving Break (No Classes; College Closes at Noon)
November 26-27	Thursday-Friday	Thanksgiving Break (College Closed)
December 11	Friday	Exam Day/Classes End
December 14	Monday	Grades Due from Faculty (noon)

* Refund or withdrawal date for Ten-Week session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER 2026 FIRST 7-WEEK SESSION

FALL SEMESTER 2026 FIRST 7-WEEK SESSION
August 24	Monday	Classes Begin
August 26	Wednesday	Last Day to Add Classes
September 1	Tuesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund *
September 7	Monday	Labor Day (College Closed)
September 22	Tuesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive "W" Grade
October 12	Monday	Exam Day/Classes End
October 13	Tuesday	Grades Due from Faculty (noon)

* Refund or withdrawal date for First Seven-Week session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER 2026 SECOND 7-WEEK SESSION

FALL SEMESTER 2026 SECOND 7-WEEK SESSION
October 19	Monday	Classes Begin
October 21	Wednesday	Last Day to Add Classes
October 26	Monday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund *
November 3	Tuesday	Spring and Summer Registration Begins
November 13	Friday	Applications for Graduation Due
November 16	Monday	Last Day to Drop and Receive "W" Grade *
November 23-24	Monday-Tuesday	Faculty In-service (No Day or Evening Classes)
November 25	Wednesday	Thanksgiving Break (No Classes; College Closes at Noon)
November 26-27	Thursday-Friday	Thanksgiving Break (College Closed)
December 11	Friday	Exam Day/Classes End
December 14	Monday	Grades Due from Faculty (noon)

* Refund or withdrawal date for Second Seven-Week session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

Fall 2026 EXAM SCHEDULE

EXAM TIMES	MONDAY DEC 14	TUESDAY DEC 15	WEDNESDAY DEC 16	THURSDAY DEC 17
8:00 - 10:00	8:00 MWF	9:30 TR	9:05 MWF	8:00 TR
10:30 - 12:30	10:10 MWF	12:00 noon TR	11:15 MWF
1:00 - 3:00	12:20 MWF	1:30 TR	1:25 MWF	4:30 TR
3:30 - 5:30	2:30 MWF	3:00 TR	3:35 MWF

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SUMMER SEMESTER 2026 10-Week Session (T)

SUMMER SEMESTER 2026 10-Week Session (T)
May 20	Wednesday	Classes Begin
May 25	Monday	Holiday (College Closed)
May 26	Tuesday	Last Day to Add w/o Instructor Approval
May 29	Friday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
June 19	Friday	Holiday (College Closed)
July 1	Wednesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade*
July 3	Friday	Holiday (College Closed)
July 31	Friday	Exam Day/Classes End
August 3	Monday	Grades Due from Faculty (Noon)
August 4	Tuesday	Grades Available Online for Students

* Refund or withdrawal date for regular session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SUMMER SEMESTER 2026 First 5-Week Session (D)

SUMMER SEMESTER 2026 First 5-Week Session (D)
May 20	Wednesday	Classes Begin
May 22	Friday	Last Day to Add Without Instructor Approval
May 25	Monday	Holiday (College Closed)
May 26	Tuesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
June 10	Wednesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive "W” Grade*
June 19	Friday	Holiday (College Closed)
June 25	Thursday	Exam Day/Classes End
June 26	Friday	Grades Due from Faculty (Noon)
June 29	Monday	Grades Available Online for Students

* Refund or withdrawal date for regular session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SUMMER SEMESTER 2026 Second 5-Week Session (E)

SUMMER SEMESTER 2026 Second 5-Week Session (E)
June 26	Friday	Classes Begin
July 1	Wednesday	Last Day to Add Without Instructor Approval
July 2	Thursday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
July 3	Friday	Holiday (College Closed)
July 16	Wednesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade*
July 31	Friday	Exam Day/Classes End
August 3	Monday	Grades Due from Faculty (Noon)
August 4	Tuesday	Grades Available Online for Students

* Refund or withdrawal date for regular session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

G3 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the G3 Program?

Who is eligible for the G3 Program?

Any Virginia resident who

qualifies for in-state tuition,
has a total household income of less than or equal to 400% of the Federal Poverty Level (roughly an income of $100,000 for a family of four),
is enrolled for a minimum of six credit hours in a Virginia community college,
is enrolled in a designated G3 program, and
has applied for federal and/or state financial aid programs.

What are the designated programs?

The designated programs fall into five targeted career areas that are in high demand in Virginia: Health Care, Information Technology, Manufacturing and Skilled Trades, Early Childhood Education, and Public Safety.

Each of Virginia’s 23 community colleges has a list of approved G3 programs in the five targeted career areas. The programs are designed to be “stackable,” meaning that each program starts with skills training that leads to a certificate with immediate value in the labor market. Because the certificate is part of an associate degree, a working student can continue to “stack” additional certificates on on the pathway to an associate degree.

How does tuition assistance work?

G3 Program funds make up the difference between what federal or state financial aid pays for and the cost of tuition, fees, and books for the program. This means that an individual enrolling in a certificate or degree program must first complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be eligible for the program. An individual enrolling in a designated short-term credential program must provide documentation of household income or eligibility for federal assistance programs.

Does a student have to enroll full-time?

The G3 Program will be available for full- and part-time students. A part-time student must enroll in a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester or in an approved short-term program.

The G3 Program will provide additional financial assistance to students who qualify for full Federal Pell Grants and enroll full-time (12 or more credit hours in fall and spring semesters and 6 credit hours in summer). This additional assistance is intended to reduce the number of part-time hours a student has to work so that he or she can spend more time studying.

Is there a time limit for eligibility?

As long as a G3-eligible student continues in the same program pathway, he or she has up to three years to complete an associate degree.
A student who completes a certificate and stops out to work will still be eligible for G3 if he or she returns within one year. After returning, the student will have two years to complete the associate degree.
In order to remain eligible for the G3 Program, a student must:
- Demonstrate progress to complete an associate degree in three years.
- Maintain a 2.0 grade point average and make satisfactory academic progress.

Are the programs geared more towards two-year associate degrees or shorter-term workforce programs?

Both. An important benefit of the G3 Program is that it recognizes the different pathways to success depending on a person’s individual needs and circumstances. For some people, a short-term credential or certificate program is the best fit. Others may need a year-long program, and for some a two-year associate degree may be the best fit. What is very important is that each shorter-term program is part of an associate degree pathway, so people can always come back and build on skills and programs already attained.

How will the G3 Program benefit Virginia?

The G3 Program will provide financial incentives for eligible individuals who need to upgrade their skills or who lost jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic and prepare them for high-demand, high-value jobs.
According to data from the Virginia Community College System, completers of these programs gain 60% in wages on average and double the amount of state taxes they pay.
Employers will benefit from having a larger qualified talent pool to fill high-demand jobs in the Commonwealth.

How does someone apply for G3?

Information about how to apply is available at NRCC's G3 Information Page.

G3 Program Information

Begin Your Journey to an In-Demand Career

How to Enroll in a G3 Program

New Students

Current Students

Contact Information

Admissions Office:

Advising Center:

Financial Aid Office:

G3 Eligible Programs

Credit Programs

Associate Degree

Associate Degree

Certificate

Career Studies Certificate

Associate Degree

Career Studies Certificate

Associate Degree

Diploma

Certificate

Career Studies Certificate

Associate Degree

Certificate

Career Studies Certificate

Associate Degree

Certificate

Career Studies Certificate

Workforce Development/Short-Term

How to Enroll in a G3 Workforce Program

USEFUL RESOURCES:

Enrollment Support:

ACADEMIC CALENDARS:

ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER 2026 FOURTEEN-WEEK SESSION

ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER 2026 TEN-WEEK SESSION

ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER 2026 FIRST 7-WEEK SESSION

ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER 2026 SECOND 7-WEEK SESSION

Fall 2026 EXAM SCHEDULE

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SUMMER SEMESTER 2026 10-Week Session (T)

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SUMMER SEMESTER 2026 First 5-Week Session (D)

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SUMMER SEMESTER 2026 Second 5-Week Session (E)

G3 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the G3 Program?

Who is eligible for the G3 Program?

What are the designated programs?

How does tuition assistance work?

Does a student have to enroll full-time?

Is there a time limit for eligibility?

Are the programs geared more towards two-year associate degrees or shorter-term workforce programs?

How will the G3 Program benefit Virginia?

How does someone apply for G3?