Paying for FastForward
FastForward is one of the most affordable options for career training in Virginia. Our program is supported by the Commonwealth of Virginia, offsetting the price you pay from your own pocket.
The average out-of-pocket cost for FastForward training is $801, but as you can see from some of our graduates, some end up paying far less.
Funding Sources
Financial Assistance/Aid for Noncredit Training leading to Industry Credential (FANTIC)
G3 Tuition Assistance
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
How Can I Be Successful With FastForward?
Workforce and career training can be a big leap. But FastForward training at Virginia’s Community Colleges blends classroom lectures with hands-on learning to make going back to school enjoyable and multi-dimensional.
Plus—your instructors and career coaches will help you every step of the way, from finding the right courses to helping cover as much out-of-pocket costs as possible through various financial assistance options. Instructors and career coaches are there to work with you when life presents hurdles!
Thinking like a student
When people come through a FastForward training program, their instructors are more like mentors. Many are veterans of the field and have longstanding relationships with community partners and hiring managers. Our instructors don’t just memorize lesson plans – they’ve had a full career in the field they’re teaching. You’ll come to the classroom to learn from a book, but you’ll also be using your hands and learning new skills that will lead to an in-demand career.
Virginia Education Wizard
Virginia Education Wizard is an online career and education planning tool that helps students explore careers, research programs, and plan pathways to reach their goals.
Credits2Careers
Inside the Credits2Careers portal, you can enter information about your passion areas, aspirations and geographic preferences that will help guide you toward a career path.
Advice from FastForward Coaches
From finding the right career path for you to navigating employee interviews and balancing school, work and life, read advice from our FastForward career coaches.