About Great Expectations
Great Expectations is dedicated to assisting Virginia's current and former foster youth in accessing community college education and making a successful transition from higher education to a self-sustaining career.
Great Expectations is dedicated to assisting Virginia's current and former foster youth in accessing community college education and making a successful transition from higher education to a self-sustaining career.
This program focuses on the value of a college education as the best way to prepare for a career pathway and achieve independence.
Great Expectations works with enrolled students to ensure their success in community college and beyond, connecting them to community resources, scholarship opportunities and other support. Students can pursue an associate degree, get workforce training and/or transfer to a four-year college—often for free!
Follow these helpful links to learn more about funds available:
Click here to submit an application for admission.
To receive assistance for the cost of textbooks, students need to submit proof of enrollment from the Department of Social Services. This proof must be separate from payment for classes.
Marketa Gray
Program Coordinator
Student Support Services
Annandale | CA Building, Room 105G
8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003
Phone: 703.425.5436
Email: mgray@nvcc.edu