VUST Special Tuition Assistance Programs (TAP)

The Virginia University of Science & Technology (DBA: VUST) offers tuition assistance to eligible students to help offset a portion of their tuition and fees. VUST provides three (3) types of tuition assistance programs, which are described below:

A. Veteran Service TAP & Yellow Ribbon Program

Description and Objective

Supports U.S. veterans pursuing graduate education at VUST.

Eligibility Criteria

Proof of U.S. veteran status with a minimum of three months of military service.

Amount to Be Awarded

This assistance ensures that veterans’ full tuition is covered, with no additional costs beyond GI Bill benefits. 

B. DMV Community Tuition Assistance Program (CTAP):

Description and Objective

Assists residents of the DMV area with partial tuition coverage.

Eligibility Criteria

Residency in Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, DC; maintenance of a GPA of 3.00 or above while enrolled at VUST.

Amount to Be Awarded

$3,000 total applied beginning in the second term, prorated based on course load..

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C.   American Priority Tuition Assistance Program (ATAP):

Description and Objective

Assists American Citizens with partial tuition coverage.

Eligibility Criteria

All American citizens and PRs and maintenance of a GPA of 3.00 or above while enrolled at VUST.

Amount to Be Awarded

$3,000.00 total applied beginning in the second term, prorated based on course load.