West Virginia Higher Education

The West Virginia Higher Education Grant is here to help students and families plan, apply and pay for college. You can find state-level financial aid information, apply directly to West Virginia's colleges and universities, explore careers – and more! Below are some available resources for West Virginia Students:

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State Grants

• ‍West Virginia Higher Education Grant is a need-based financial aid program designed to ensure West Virginia students with financial needs are allowed to pursue post-secondary education.
• ‍Higher Education Adult Part-Time Student Grant Program enables West Virginia students who demonstrate financial need to continue their education on a part-time basis at undergraduate institutions of higher education.
• ‍West Virginia Invests Grant Program is designed to cover the cost of tuition, mandatory fees, and academic program fees in specific high-demand fields, as determined by the West Virginia Department of Commerce.

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State Scholarship Opportunities

• Promise Scholarship is a merit-based financial aid program for West Virginia high school graduates planning to attend college.
• Engineering, Science, and Technology Scholarship Program is designed to enable and encourage academically talented individuals to pursue careers in engineering, science, and technology in West Virginia.
• Underwood-Smith Teacher Scholarship Program is designed to help recent high school graduates pursue rewarding careers as WV teachers in math, science, elementary education, or special education.
• ‍Nursing Scholarship Program offers awards to students pursuing LPN, RN, LPN teaching, or masters or doctoral nursing education who are willing to stay in West Virginia.

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Institutional Scholarships

Colleges provide institutional grants and scholarships to help make up the difference between college costs and what a family can be expected to contribute through income, savings, loans, and student earnings. Awards may be based on academic merit, artistic or athletic talent, financial need, or other factors. You can learn more about the types of institutional grants and scholarships awarded by checking each college's financial aid website.

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Private Scholarships

Private scholarships provide funding for students who meet the requirements specified by the donor organization. Local organizations or businesses may offer scholarships to students who plan to study at a regional college or plan to pursue a degree in a particular field of study.

Check with your High School Guidance Counselor office for details about local and regional scholarships.

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Contact:

Financial Aid Hotline: 877-987-7664