NOTICE: Due to high demand, one-on-one counseling is by appointment only and may require additional scheduling time. For urgent SAM-related contract or payment issues, email apex@gmu.edu after registration.

This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of War.

Crater APEX Accelerator Changes

The Virginia APEX Accelerator will begin covering an additional 26 counties/jurisdictions of Virginia starting April 1, 2025 so be on the lookout for updated coverage areas on our website locations page as we implement these changes. These counties were formerly covered by the Crater APEX Accelerator, which is closing its doors on March 31, 2025. The Crater team will become part of our team and we are excited to have them on board. Existing clients of Virginia APEX Accelerator should see no impact to services and new registrants in the affected area should follow the below links for registration. All active clients at Crater affected by this change will continue to be served and will receive further guidance from their counselors along with updated counselor contact information.

Counties now covered by SWCC APEX Accelerator: Henry County and Martinsville City

Counties now covered by Virginia APEX Accelerator: Buckingham, Cumberland, Amelia, Prince Edward, Charlotte, Halifax, Pittsylvania, Danville, Franklin, Nottoway, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Chesterfield, Powhatan, Goochland, Hopewell, Colonial Heights, Prince George, Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Brunswick, Charles City, Surry, Sussex, Emporia and Greensville.

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