HELPING STUDENTS GO TO COLLEGE SINCE 1988

About ACCESS College Foundation

ACCESS has been assisting students across South Hampton Roads and Northampton County since 1988! Over our 35+ years, we have been the go-to resource for high school students and their families navigating the college application and financial aid process.

High Schools

Financial Aid Leveraged

Students Served

Scholarships Awarded

30

$871 million

85,000

$16 million

Things to Remember . . .

File your FAFSA as early as possible and again each year you plan to be enrolled in college!

Search for scholarships! Even after graduating from high school, keep applying!

Keep copies of all forms and applications submitted when possible!

Use the Financial Aid Office at your college as a resource!

Use your Access Advisor!

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

The FAFSA will open Early Fall 2026; October 1st

Current high school seniors will complete a FAFSA this year for their freshman year of college and should complete a FAFSA for each year they plan to be enrolled.

The FAFSA is the key to unlocking federal, state, and institutional financial aid to help make college affordable.

Visit Accesscollege.org

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or Scan the QR Code to let the Advisor at your High School know you’d like to set up an appointment.

QUESTIONS?