Who We Are

Regardless of where you are on your educational journey, you can always Level Up! Whether you are in elementary school and just learning about careers, or are an adult learner who wants to continue your education, our tools are here to guide you. It’s never too late or too early to Level Up your awareness and skills. Get in the game and begin your postsecondary journey.

Level Up Virginia (LUV) is a statewide initiative led by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) and the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). Our mission is to increase postsecondary readiness, enrollment and completion for all students in the Commonwealth. We’re committed to making college access information easily understandable and accessible for students of all backgrounds.

 Our Goals

1. Educate students, families and staff about the many pathways to success, including 2-year colleges, 4-year colleges, trade schools, apprenticeships, certificate programs and more.
2. Create a culture of college and career aspirations in Virginia schools.
3. Consistently communicate the expectation that all students will seek a postsecondary education (education beyond high school). 
4. Increase FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) completion rates at Virginia high schools. 
5. Make Virginia the best state for education by 2030 — 1.5 million additional postsecondary credentials and 70% educational attainment.