We help people find their American Dream. We give everyone the opportunity to learn and develop the right skills so lives and communities are strengthened.Virginia’s Community Colleges is a system of 23 community colleges, with one goal: student success. Earn an affordable associate degree, career certificate or industry credential online or in-person.

Core values

- The VCCS generates $11.6 billion annually in economic activity, which is nearly 1.8% of Virginia’s total gross state product[1].
- For every dollar invested in the VCCS, the people of Virginia receive a cumulative value of $8.80 in benefits[1].
- The social benefits of VCCS equal a present value of $18.7 billion, including $12.6 billion in added student income, $4.7 billion in added business income, and $319.7 million in savings related to reduced government spending[1].