What is FANTIC?
FANTIC stands for "Financial Assistance for Noncredit Training for Industry Credentials" and provides funding to learners who can demonstrate financial need and want to enroll in an approved training program leading to an industry-recognized credential or licensure. FANTIC pays for students' cost of class tuition after FastForward. With FANTIC and FastForward, students can earn a Workforce Credential at no cost.
How to apply
- Schedule an appointment with a Workforce Advisor
Your advisor will provide important program information and requirements and help you create a profile in the Workforce system. To be eligible for FANTIC, students must show as domiciled in VA and qualify for FastForward. - Complete your FANTIC application. When we receive your application, we'll send you a secure link to upload your required documents.
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Have questions about the process or requirements? Email FAWorkforce@germanna.edu.
FANTIC programs must be eligible for FastForward tuition assistance. Community classes offered through a third party are not eligible. A list of all Workforce and Community classes can be found here.
FANTIC Eligibility
- You are a US citizen or eligible non-citizen
- You have been a resident of Virginia for the past 12 months
- You are a high school graduate or beyond the age of compulsory high school attendance
- You are in compliance with Federal Selective Service (where applicable)
- Your income meets Federal Poverty Levels (see below)
- You are not receiving other forms of federal and state assistance
- You complete a FANTIC application
- You complete a FANTIC approved program, pass the credential exam, and provide a copy of the credential to Germanna
Applicants will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. The FANTIC program will pay up to 100% of the learner’s cost. Qualified individuals will be responsible for any remaining tuition amount at the time of registration.
Income guidelines
Based on (1) the Family Size of your household (Exemptions), and (2) Adjusted Gross Income on your IRS Tax Return Transcript, we will use the following table to determine your financial eligibility. An applicant’s income must not exceed the below maximum income allowed as determined by the HUD Guidelines for Virginia. (HUD Guidelines are subject to periodic change.)
| Family type | Maximum income allowed |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $60,240 |
| 2 people | $81,760 |
| 3 people | $103,280 |
| 4 people | $124,800 |
| 5 people | $146,320 |
| 6 people | $167,840 |
| 7 people | $189,360 |
| 8 people | $210,880 |