salem's community access program
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……an investment in the an investment in the
children children andand future of the future of the entire Roanoke Regionentire Roanoke Region
Provide opportunity for all 2008 Salem High School graduates to attend Virginia Western Community College.
Enable these students to continue their education in preparation for good, well-paying jobs within the region and/or transfer to a 4-year institution.
Provide an educated and well-qualified work-force
Provide an incentive for young people to remain in the region.
Educationally Challenged
Source: U.S. Census
Median Earnings and Tax Payments of Full-Time Year-Round Workers, ages 25+
Professional Degree
Doctoral Degree
Master’s Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Associate’s Degree
Some College, No Degree
High School Graduate
Less Than High School
$74, 500
$59,500
$49,600
$39,000
$31,500
$29,000
$24,900
$18,800
$25,500
$19,900
$14,700
$11,900
$9,100
$8,100
$6,600
$4,600
$100,000
$79,400
$61,300
$50,900
$40,600
$37,100
$31,500
$23,400
After-Tax Income Taxes Paid
Source: College Board
SERVICE AREA TOTAL ENROLLED PERCENT
Virginia Western Community College 7,264 53%
Radford University 966 7
Virginia Tech 816 6Roanoke College
600 4University of Virginia
514 4James Madison University
415 3Hollins University
339 3Virginia Commonwealth
University 247 2Ferrum College
233 2Liberty University
209 1All Others
1,997 15
Total 13,600 100%
*Fall 2005
Certifications and Degrees:
23 associates degree programs36 certificate degree programs
Innovative Ways of Learning:
Distance LearningDual EnrollmentWeekend College
Virginia Western Offers -
Transfer Programs:
VWCC students transfer to more than 30 Virginia four-year institutions.
Articulation agreements with over 20 colleges & universities = immediate acceptance.
Highest GPA in of all Virginia’s community colleges upon graduation.
68% of new jobs created between 1998-
2008 require postsecondary training/education beyond high school, but will require less than a four-year degree.
85% of Virginia Western graduates stay in
the region. Source: US Department of Labor
Enroll at Virginia Western in the fall semester immediately following high school graduation in a degree/diploma/certificate program.
Custodial parent or court-approved legal guardian must reside within the City of Salem for 24 months prior to student’s graduation date; student must be a U.S. citizen or have permanent residency.
Meet all Virginia Western admission guidelines and achieve satisfactory scores on the college's placement tests.
Meet all City of Salem Community College Access Scholarship Program deadlines for submission of application materials.
Applicants must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The program will fund tuition fees needed if financial aid is not available or does not adequately cover tuition.
Recipients must enroll for a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester.
Recipients must complete a minimum of 12 credits per semester with at least a 2.0 GPA in order to continue receiving tuition assistance.
Recipients may receive SCCAP assistance for four consecutive semesters (Fall and Spring) or 72 credit hours, whichever comes first.
Preliminary 2008 Outcomes
66 Completed the Application Process
25% class of 2008 16% Increase FundingFederal Aid $25,000City Funds $25,500VWCC Ed. Foundation $25,500Total $76,000
This pilot program is a public private partnership
between the
Virginia Western Community College
Educational Foundation
and the
City of Salem
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