About this blog

Sometimes the financial aid award package does not quite cover all of the financial needs for education. It is important to make sure you have explored every source of assistance. In doing so, there are many resources available that provide financial aid information.

In this blog we’ll explore these resources, answer common financial aid questions and share valuable announcements and information regarding financial aid for college students in Virginia.

About SCHEV

The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) is the Commonwealth’s coordinating body for higher education. SCHEV was established by the Governor and General Assembly in 1956. Then as now, our mission, which is outlined in the Code of Virginia, is “to promote the development of an educationally and economically sound, vigorous, progressive, and coordinated system of higher education” in Virginia.

To fulfill our mission, SCHEV makes higher education public policy recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly in such areas as capital and operating budget planning, enrollment projections, institutional technology needs, and student financial aid. SCHEV administers a variety of educational programs that benefit students, faculty, parents and taxpayers. SCHEV serves as a catalyst to promote greater access, quality, affordability and accountability throughout the system. SCHEV also helps policymakers, college administrators and other concerned leaders work cooperatively and constructively to advance educational excellence.

SCHEV is an unbiased state agency and maintains this blog as a service to students within the Commonwealth of Virginia.