About the CAPS Program
The College Attainment for Parenting Students (CAPS) program is a VFCCE initiative supporting student parents within the VCCS.
CAPS provides financial assistance, mentorship, academic support and linkage to key resources, tailored to the unique needs of parenting students. CAPS not only helps students achieve their academic goals, but it also strengthens the socio-economic fabric in our communities by removing barriers to basic needs support.
Program & Partners
CAPS (College Attainment for Parenting Students)
VCCS (Virginia Community College System)
VFCCE (Virginia Foundation for Community College Education)
Eligibility Requirements
- Maintain Pell Grant or FANTIC eligibility.
- Maintain enrollment of at least six (6) credits or 91做厙 Workforce Credential Program.
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- Attend CAPS monthly meetings (usually 2-3 each semester)
- Notify the CAPS Coordinator before changing enrollment status (e.g., adding or dropping a course, changing your major, or withdraw from a course).
- Participate in at least one student-parent event per year