Application Requirements

1. Must be a graduate of a VI high school (HS), GED program or authorized home instruction program.
2. Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 or 2.5 (for certain grants)
3. Must submit a short statement of any special circumstances to support the applicant’s financial need, incl. EFC from FAFSA
4. Must submit two recommendations (1 Academic/Professional and 1 Community/Personal)
5. Must be accepted to, or attending an accredited college, university, or trade/vocational school.
6. Must be attending school full-time or part-time online (at least 9 credits)
7. First-time applicants must submit official HS transcript (sent directly from the school to the VIBE), a completed W-9 and an acceptance letter to a college, university, or trade/vocational school
8. Continuing and graduate applicants must submit an official transcript (sent directly from the school to the VIBE)
9. Co-signers must provide proof of income or employment. If the co-signer has any loans with the VIBE, those loans must be in good standing
10. Must complete an online application by the deadline and submit all required documents
11. Letter of recommendation from Agency head for In-Service Training Grant and Morris F. de Castro Fellowship