Scholarships

Federal and State Financial Aid Programs  - Approximately one million dollars available at Eastern Shore Community College (ESCC).

Local ESCC Scholarships - Scholarships just for ESCC students.

ESCC Presidential Scholars Program - Full scholarships for top Eastern Shore high school grads.

Veterans Educational Benefits Program - Qualified veterans may receive educational benefits through the Veterans Administration. Dependents of some disabled or deceased veterans also may qualify for educational benefits. Active duty armed forces personnel may qualify for some veterans benefits or for tuition assistance programs.

For more information, please contact Bryan Smith in the Financial Aid/Veterans Affairs Office.  He can be reached at:

Bryan Smith
757-789-1732
bsmith@es.vccs.ed

Hope Scholarship Tax Credit Program - Federal tax credit up to $1,500

ESCC Foundation Short-Term Loan Program

Emergency loans for financial aid applicants.  These interest-free emergency loans are available to qualified ESCC students who have almost completed the financial aid process and the available information indicates that they will qualify for financial aid once the process is complete.

When the financial aid process is complete, the loans are paid off with the awarded financial aid.

Resources for Senior Citizens

Student Tuition Assistance Agreement For Senior Citizens

Additional Resources for Scholarships and Financial Aid

Below are links to other local, regional, and national sources of funding. Use these FREE scholarship search engines.

• ESCC Workforce Investment Act Services
• The Financial Aid Information Page
• Fastweb Scholarship Service
• Cashe Online Scholarship Service

Disability Benefits

Virginia residents with mental or physical disabilities may be eligible for financial assistance from the Department of Rehabilitation Services.

Information may be obtained from the:

• Belle Haven office
  757-787-5992



• DSR Regional Office
  3113 West Marshall Street
  Richmond, VA 23220