Read the Virginia Foundation for Indepentent Colleges UPDATE: Spring 2026 Issue · Vol 24
Opportunity Starts Here.
Where students are known—and potential is realized.
VFIC schools own the sweet spot between skills-based education and the humanities. Our schools prepare students for a meaningful life of work in the context of a traditional liberal arts curriculum that emphasizes the development of critical thinking and communication skills.
Helping students stay, succeed, and graduate.
VFIC invests in student success at every stage of the college journey. By providing scholarships and critical financial assistance when it matters most, we help students stay in school, complete their studies, and graduate prepared for the future.
Seventeen schools. One powerful platform.
The VFIC provides a central, convenient, and impactful way to support independent higher education throughout Virginia. One contribution makes a positive impact on seventeen colleges and universities, benefiting thousands of students and the Virginia economy.
Educating Tomorrow’s Workforce. Strengthening Virginia.
Students who graduate from VFIC schools tend to stay in Virginia, contributing to the workforce and civic life of their communities. Investing in education can yield significant long-term benefits for business and the broader community.
Independent colleges. Common good.
VFIC schools have become the point of access for families who may not otherwise consider college. 100% of scholarship donations go directly toward student scholarships.
