Workforce Training Financial Assistance | Policies/Procedures

FastForward

FastForward, formerly known as the Workforce Credentials Grant, may reduce the cost of workforce training programs by two-thirds for qualifying Virginia residents. DCC offers a number of in-demand industry credential programs that give you the opportunity to pay for one-third of training.

Qualifying FastForward Programs:

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Certified Medication Aide

Certified Nurse Aid (CNA)

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A

CompTIA A+

CompTIA Network+

Cyber Security Training

Electrical- Level 1 NCCER

Electrical Tradesman License Renewal

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)

Human Resources Training - SHRM

Industrial Maintenance  - Electrical and Instrumentation (Levels 1, 2,3 &4)

Maintenance Mechanical

Manufacturing Technician (MT1)

Plumbing I

Plumbing Tradesman License Renewal

Qualifying G3 Programs:

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Certified Medication Aide

Certified Nurse Aid (CNA)

CompTIA A+

CompTIA Network+

Cyber Security Training

Electrical- Level 1 NCCER

Electrical Tradesman License Renewal

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)

Industrial Maintenance  - Electrical and Instrumentation (Levels 1, 2,3 &4)

Maintenance Mechanical

Manufacturing Technician (MT1)

Plumbing I

Plumbing Tradesman License Renewal

Students who are enrolled before or on the first day of classes may withdraw from the program during the first 15% of the program without grade or financial penalty. For purposes of enrollment reporting, the following procedure shall apply:

1. If a student withdraws from the class prior to the termination of the withdrawal period (15% of the program), the student is removed from the class roster and no grade is awarded.

2. After the withdrawal period, a student who withdraws or is withdrawn from the program shall be assigned a grade of “U” (Unsatisfactory) and will be held to the WCG terms and conditions as documented in the signed Agreement.

During the first 15% of a WCG program, students may drop the program without financial penalty. After the withdrawal period, a student who withdraws or is withdrawn from the program shall not receive a refund and will be held to the WCG terms and conditions as documented in the signed Agreement. Exceptions to this policy will be considered on the merits of the individual case.

If a student has previously enrolled in and successfully passed this training program at a Virginia Community College, the student understands that they are not eligible to receive WCG funding for this training program and agree to pay an additional 2/3 of the total program cost to the community college where the student is now enrolling.

If a student provides documentation of satisfactory completion of a course(s) that is part of a certification program, the student will not be required to repeat that course(s) of the program.

If a student has previously enrolled and not successfully completed a WCG training program at DCC and wishes to receive funding assistance, the student must submit an appeal for re-admission with any supporting documentation to the FastForward Coach. The appeal will be reviewed for approval/non-approval by the FastFoward Committee.

Payment in full for the student’s appropriate tuition amount is due by the first class session to ensure enrollment in the program. If the student does not successfully complete the WCG program, the student must pay 1/3 of the tuition as required in the WCG terms and conditions as documented in the signed Agreement. Payment is due immediately once the balance becomes an outstanding debt to the student. Students are invoiced three times, every 30 days until balance is paid in full. Delinquent accounts that are 90 days or more past due are sent to a collection agency and to the Department of Taxation debt setoff program.