VA Alliance for Private Colleges

Three organizations serving Virginia's private colleges have a common goal to improve access to higher education for all Virginians. The Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia (CICV), Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges (VFIC), and Commonwealth Alliance for Rural Colleges (CARC) working together are known as the Virginia Alliance for Private Colleges. Together they have launched a public service campaign that encapsulates the message: “With a Virginia private college degree, no ambition is out of reach.” This initiative aims to debunk the myth of inaccessibility and highlight the surprising affordability of private education in Virginia. Central to this campaign is the Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG) promotion. VTAG is a substantial initiative by the Commonwealth, offering a $5,000 grant to in-state residents attending a private college within Virginia. Learn more at vaalliance4privatecolleges.org.