The G3 Program is a tuition assistance program for any Virginia resident who qualifies for in-state tuition and whose family income falls below an identified threshold. Eligible students may enroll in designated programs leading to jobs in high-demand fields.
Any Virginia resident who meets the following requirements is eligible for the G3 program:
More information is available in the G3 Frequently Asked Questions.
If you are a new student who wants to enroll in a G3 program…
* Your eligibility for G3 funding will be based on your FAFSA information, and the financial aid office will notify you if you are eligible.
We are here to help you! If you need assistance with the G3 enrollment process, please send us an information request, and someone will be in contact very soon.
Or if you prefer, you may contact the admissions, advising, and financial aid offices directly:
admissions@nr.edu
540-674-3603
advising@nr.edu
540-674-3609
finaid@nr.edu
540-674-3615
All students interested in registering for a Workforce program should contact Amber Slusser-Brillhart to
get started.
Amber Slusser-Brillhart
asbrillhart@nr.edu
540-674-3600 ext. 4435
| FALL SEMESTER 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| August 18-22 | Monday-Friday | Faculty In-service |
| August 25 | Monday | Classes Begin |
| August 29 | Friday | Last Day to Add w/o Instructor Approval |
| September 1 | Monday | Labor Day (College Closed) |
| September 9 | Tuesday | Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund * |
| October 15-17 | Wednesday-Friday | Faculty Research (No Day or Evening Classes) |
| October 29 | Wednesday | Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade * |
| November 5 | Wednesday | Spring and Summer Registration Begins |
| November 7 | Friday | Applications for Graduation Due |
| November 24-25 | Monday-Tuesday | Faculty In-service (No Day or Evening Classes) |
| November 26 | Wednesday | Thanksgiving Break (No Classes; College Closes at Noon) |
| November 27-28 | Thursday-Friday | Thanksgiving Break (College Closed) |
| December 12 | Friday | Classes End |
| December 15 | Monday | Exams Begin |
| December 18 | Thursday | Exams End |
| December 19 | Friday | Faculty In-service |
| December 22 | Monday | Grades Due from Faculty (Noon) |
| December 22 | Monday by 4:00 p.m. | Grades Available Online for Students |
| December 22-23 | Monday-Tuesday | Faculty In-service |
* Refund or withdrawal date for Fourteen-Week session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.
| FALL SEMESTER 2025 TEN-WEEK SESSION | ||
|---|---|---|
| September 24 | Wednesday | Classes Begin |
| September 29 | Monday | Last Day to Add Classes |
| October 6 | Monday | Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund * |
| October 15-17 | Wednesday-Friday | Faculty Research (No Day or Evening Classes) |
| November 5 | Wednesday | Spring and Summer Registration Begins |
| November 6 | Thursday | Last Day to Drop and Receive "W" Grade * |
| November 7 | Friday | Applications for Graduation Due |
| November 24-25 | Monday-Tuesday | Faculty In-service (No Day or Evening Classes) |
| November 26 | Wednesday | Thanksgiving Break (No Classes; College Closes at Noon) |
| November 27-28 | Thursday-Friday | Thanksgiving Break (College Closed) |
| December 12 | Friday | Exam Day/Classes End |
| December 15 | Monday | Grades Due from Faculty (noon) |
* Refund or withdrawal date for Ten-Week session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.
| FALL SEMESTER 2025 FIRST 7-WEEK SESSION | ||
|---|---|---|
| August 25 | Monday | Classes Begin |
| August 27 | Wednesday | Last Day to Add Classes |
| September 1 | Monday | Labor Day (College Closed) |
| September 2 | Tuesday | Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund * |
| September 23 | Tuesday | Last Day to Drop and Receive "W" Grade |
| October 13 | Monday | Exam Day/Classes End |
| October 14 | Tuesday | Grades Due from Faculty (noon) |
* Refund or withdrawal date for First Seven-Week session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.
| FALL SEMESTER 2025 SECOND 7-WEEK SESSION | ||
|---|---|---|
| October 20 | Monday | Classes Begin |
| October 22 | Wednesday | Last Day to Add Classes |
| October 27 | Monday | Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund * |
| November 5 | Wednesday | Spring and Summer Registration Begins |
| November 7 | Friday | Applications for Graduation Due |
| November 14 | Friday | Last Day to Drop and Receive "W" Grade * |
| November 24-25 | Monday-Tuesday | Faculty In-service (No Day or Evening Classes) |
| November 26 | Wednesday | Thanksgiving Break (No Classes; College Closes at Noon) |
| November 27-28 | Thursday-Friday | Thanksgiving Break (College Closed) |
| December 12 | Friday | Exam Day/Classes End |
| December 15 | Monday | Grades Due from Faculty (noon) |
* Refund or withdrawal date for Second Seven-Week session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.
** Granted by the Governor to make Election Day a holiday after the calendar was approved.
| EXAM TIMES |
MONDAY DEC 16 |
TUESDAY DEC 17 |
WEDNESDAY DEC 18 |
THURSDAY DEC 19 |
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| 8:00 - 10:00 | 8:00 MWF | 9:30 TR | 9:05 MWF | 8:00 TR |
| 10:30 - 12:30 | 10:10 MWF | 12:00 noon TR | 11:15 MWF | |
| 1:00 - 3:00 | 12:20 MWF | 1:30 TR | 1:25 MWF | 4:30 TR |
| 3:30 - 5:30 | 2:30 MWF | 3:00 TR | 3:35 MWF | |
| Evening | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
| SUMMER SEMESTER 2025 10-Week Session (T) | ||
|---|---|---|
| May 21 | Wednesday | Classes Begin |
| May 26 | Monday | Holiday (College Closed) |
| May 28 | Wednesday | Last Day to Add w/o Instructor Approval |
| June 2 | Monday | Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund* |
| June 19 | Thursday | Holiday (College Closed) |
| July 2 | Wednesday | Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade* |
| July 4 | Friday | Holiday (College Closed) |
| August 1 | Friday | Exam Day/Classes End |
| August 4 | Monday | Grades Due from Faculty (Noon) |
| August 5 | Tuesday | Grades Available Online for Students |
* Refund or withdrawal date for regular session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.
| SUMMER SEMESTER 2025 First 5-Week Session (D) | ||
|---|---|---|
| May 21 | Wednesday | Classes Begin |
| May 23 | Friday | Last Day to Add Without Instructor Approval |
| May 26 | Monday | Holiday (College Closed) |
| May 27 | Tuesday | Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund* |
| June 11 | Wednesday | Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade* |
| June 19 | Thursday | Holiday (College Closed) |
| June 26 | Thursday | Exam Day/Classes End |
| June 27 | Friday | Grades Due from Faculty (Noon) |
| June 30 | Monday | Grades Available Online for Students |
* Refund or withdrawal date for regular session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.
| SUMMER SEMESTER 2025 Second 5-Week Session (E) | ||
|---|---|---|
| June 30 | Monday | Classes Begin |
| July 1 | Tuesday | Last Day to Add Without Instructor Approval |
| July 3 | Thursday | Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund* |
| July 4 | Friday | Holiday (College Closed) |
| July 17 | Thursday | Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade* |
| August 1 | Friday | Exam Day/Classes End |
| August 4 | Monday | Grades Due from Faculty (Noon) |
| August 5 | Tuesday | Grades Available Online for Students |
* Refund or withdrawal date for regular session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.
The G3 Program is a tuition assistance program for any Virginia resident who qualifies for in-state tuition and whose family income falls below an identified threshold. Eligible students may enroll in designated programs leading to jobs in high-demand fields.
Any Virginia resident who
The designated programs fall into five targeted career areas that are in high demand in Virginia: Health Care, Information Technology, Manufacturing and Skilled Trades, Early Childhood Education, and Public Safety.
Each of Virginia’s 23 community colleges has a list of approved G3 programs in the five targeted career areas. The programs are designed to be “stackable,” meaning that each program starts with skills training that leads to a certificate with immediate value in the labor market. Because the certificate is part of an associate degree, a working student can continue to “stack” additional certificates on on the pathway to an associate degree.
G3 Program funds make up the difference between what federal or state financial aid pays for and the cost of tuition, fees, and books for the program. This means that an individual enrolling in a certificate or degree program must first complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be eligible for the program. An individual enrolling in a designated short-term credential program must provide documentation of household income or eligibility for federal assistance programs.
The G3 Program will be available for full- and part-time students. A part-time student must enroll in a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester or in an approved short-term program.
The G3 Program will provide additional financial assistance to students who qualify for full Federal Pell Grants and enroll full-time (12 or more credit hours in fall and spring semesters and 6 credit hours in summer). This additional assistance is intended to reduce the number of part-time hours a student has to work so that he or she can spend more time studying.
Both. An important benefit of the G3 Program is that it recognizes the different pathways to success depending on a person’s individual needs and circumstances. For some people, a short-term credential or certificate program is the best fit. Others may need a year-long program, and for some a two-year associate degree may be the best fit. What is very important is that each shorter-term program is part of an associate degree pathway, so people can always come back and build on skills and programs already attained.
Information about how to apply is available at NRCC's G3 Information Page.
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