GEER Scholarship Application

The Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund provides funds in Aid Year 2020-2021 to support last-dollar scholarships for displaced adults who enroll in stackable credential programs that lead to jobs in targeted industry sectors. Eligible programs can be found at: www.lfcc.edu/geer.

Before the Financial Aid Office can review the information on this form, you must have filed a 2020-2021 FAFSA at https://studentaid.gov and submitted all requested items.

To be eligible for a GEER scholarship, you must be:

• A dislocated worker * Supporting Documentation Required *
• Enrolled in an eligible program
• Enrolled in six(6) or more credits per term
• Eligible for Title IV (federal) aid with an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of 12,000 or less as calculated by the FAFSA
• Domiciled in Virginia

GEER funds can cover charges up to tuition, fees, and a book allowance that have not been covered by other aid designated for tuition, fees, and/or books.