Get College Funded!

Patrick & Henry Community College offers funding assistance to career credit students. Financial aid, grants, and scholarships are available to those enrolling in FastForward training programs, with potential to cover up to 100% of tuition. Eligible students may also receive supportive services. Additionally, we are proud of the partnerships we share with local community service agencies to extend further support and resources to our students.

How do I apply?

  1. Apply to P&HCC as a career credit student
    • If you are a return student, please log in and make sure your contact information is up to date.
    • Your Social Security Number is required for funding eligibility and refund processes.
       
  2. Enroll in the Funding First Steps class
    • This class is designed to guide you through the process of determining your funding eligibility.
    • Click here to view the funding eligibility process.
       
  3. Schedule an advising session with one of our Workforce Advising Specialists via email fastforward@patrickhenry.edu or phone at 276.656.0260
    • Discuss programs and curriculum requirements.
    • Get answers to all your questions.
    • Funding eligibility and program registration will be finalized by our team following your advising session.
    • Registration is not complete until confirmation email is received.

Directions to our offices (Frith building, rooms 104-119): Turn onto Patriot Ave from College Drive. At the stop sign turn left and proceed to the left. The building is at the top of the hill. Turn left when entering the building. Click here for further information

Funding Partnerships:

FastForward Workforce Credential Grant (WCG) provides an opportunity for any Virginian to prepare for high-demand careers and earn an industry-recognized credential. WCG pays 2/3 of the cost of tuition for students enrolling in a high-demand workforce training program leading to an industry credential or licensure: student pays 1/3 of tuition upon enrollment; the Commonwealth of Virginia pays 1/3 upon successful completion of the class; and the final 1/3 is paid by the Commonwealth of Virginia upon credential attainment. Student must agree to pay 1/3 tuition if does not successfully complete the program.

Financial Aid for Noncredit Training leading to Industry Credentials (FANTIC) Grant provides need-based tuition assistance for students enrolling in a workforce training program leading to an industry-recognized credential or licensure. FANTIC provides need-based tuition assistance for eligible applicants and pays student's entire 1/3 of tuition for select FastForward programs.

Get Skilled, Get a Job, Get Ahead (G3) initiative provides an opportunity for any Virginian to prepare for high-demand careers and earn an industry-recognized credential. G3 provides need-based tuition assistance for eligible applicants and pays student's entire 1/3 of tuition for select FastForward programs.


FastForward is short-term training that leads to a nationally recognized industry credential, based on the needs of local employers. Most programs take between 6 and 12 weeks to complete. 

FastForward Training Programs:

  • Automation and Robotics
  • Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) 
  • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) 
  • Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A & B
  • NCCER General and Advanced Carpentry
  • NCCER Core-Introductory Craft Skills 
  • NCCER HVAC, Levels 1-4
  • NCCER Heavy Equipment Operator, Level 1
  • NCCER Plumbing, Levels 1-4
  • NCCER Power Line Worker, Level 1