The West Virginia Higher Education Grant is a financial aid program that helps eligible West Virginia students pursue post-secondary education. Eligible students must meet residency, academic, enrollment, and financial need requirements.
Scholarship Details
- Award amounts vary based on applicants' financial need and available state funding
- May generally be used with other state, federal, and institutional financial aid
- Payment is made directly to the eligible institution listed on the electronic award letter
- Award may be transferred to another eligible institution using the Update My Institution option on the electronic award letter
Eligibility Criteria
- Be a United States citizen
- Be a West Virginia resident for at least 12 months before the application date
- For dependent students, residency is based on the legal residence of the parent or parents reported on the FAFSA
- Be a high school graduate or have earned a high school equivalency diploma
- Demonstrate financial need as determined by the institution's financial aid office
- New recipients must demonstrate academic promise through applicable high school, high school equivalency, college GPA, or program acceptance requirements
- Students who have never attended college and graduated from high school or earned an equivalent credential within the past five years must have a 2.0 overall high school GPA or have passed an approved high school equivalency exam
- Students who have attended college and attempted college credit after high school graduation must have a 2.0 overall college GPA
- Students who have not attended college and graduated from high school more than five years ago must be accepted into a degree or certificate program
- Enroll as a full-time or part-time undergraduate student at a participating institution in West Virginia or Pennsylvania
- Have not previously met the requirements for a bachelor's degree
Application Process
- Complete the FAFSA for the applicable academic year.
- Monitor the email account listed on the FAFSA for your electronic award notification
- Eligible high school students generally begin receiving award notifications in mid-May, while other eligible students generally receive notifications in June
- Review the electronic award letter and confirm that the participating institution listed is the institution you plan to attend
- If necessary, use the Update My Institution option on the electronic award letter to transfer the award to another eligible institution
The West Virginia Higher Education Grant can provide valuable financial support for students who demonstrate financial need and meet the program's requirements. If you meet the eligibility requirements, applying is an important step toward securing financial assistance for your education.
