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Welcome to the GReat Aspirations Scholarship Program, Inc.
 
GRASP is a non-profit organization specializing in helping students and their families, regardless of financial resources, to develop an educational plan for after high school.  GRASP's professional financial aid advisors work in high schools and private settings, without charge to students and families, to assist in overcoming financial and motivational challenges to the goal of higher education. 
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GRASP can offer financial aid assistance for free to families and students because it is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation supported by surrounding cities and counties, and by generous individuals, businesses, and foundations.
“ The biggest thing that influenced my choice to come (to the University of Richmond) was the GRASP representative at Meadowbrook High School. My advisor did a very generous thing for me when she talked to someone at the University of Richmond about my situation. I was able to set up a meeting with the financial aid counselor here and ended up receiving a grant from UR for $35,000. If it wasn’t for GRASP I wouldn’t have applied to this school. Now that I am here, I am very happy with my decision.”    Yesenia Escolastico
GReat Aspirations Scholarship Program, Inc., 4551 Cox Road, Suite 110, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060   804-527-7726
Our mission statement guides us on a daily basis, as we are mindful of our goal of ensuring that every student has an equal opportunity for continuing education after high school, regardless of financial or social circumstances. 

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GRASP advisors are in 60 schools!  You can find your advisors by clicking on the red button to the left.

The GRASP Last Dollar Scholarship is now available by clicking here Application deadline is April 2, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
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Donate to GRASP through GiveRichmond by clicking on the gift to the right. 

 This gift is actually made to the Community Foundation and designated for GRASP.  As a result it will not qualify for NAP state income tax credits. 

 If this is a concern of yours, please contact the GRASP office at 804-527-7785. 
Do You Need Help Completing the FAFSA?

GRASP and the Richmond Public Library sponsor Saturday at the Library and assist students and their families with FAFSA completion.  On January 28, February 18, and February 25 from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Richmond Main Public Library, 101 East Franklin St. Richmond, VA 23219, you can meet with a GRASP financial aid advisor to complete the FAFSA.  Call (804) 527-7772 or (804) 527-7726 for an appointment.  On the February Saturdays, MetroCASH will offer free on site Assisted Self Tax Preparation Services. No appointment is necessary.  Click here for more information.

2012 Reach for the Stars Gala -
April 28, 2012 at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens
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