Virginia § 23.1-600 - Participation in and eligibility for state-supported financial aid programs
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 23.1-600 — Participation in and eligibility for state-supported financial aid programs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23.1-600. Participation in and eligibility for state-supported financial aid programs
A. Participation in and eligibility for state-supported financial aid or other higher education programs designed to promote greater racial diversity in public institutions of higher education shall not be restricted on the basis of race or ethnic origin. Any individual who is a member of any federally recognized minority is eligible for and may participate in such programs if such individual meets all other qualifications for admission to the relevant institution and the specific program.
B. Individuals who have completed a program of home instruction in accordance with § 22.1-254.1 and individuals who have been excused from school attendance pursuant to subsection B of § 22.1-254 shall be deemed to have met the high school graduation requirements for purposes of eligibility for any state-supported financial aid or other higher education programs. When a high school grade point average, class rank, or other academic criteria are specified as a condition of participating in a program, the Council shall develop empirical alternative equivalent measures that may be required for such programs.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 23.1-600 ("Participation in and eligibility for state-supported financial aid programs") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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