WV Higher Education Grant

West Virginia Higher Education Grant is a need-based financial aid program for undergraduate students who attend an approved private or public university or college in the state of West Virginia or Pennsylvania.¹

Award amounts are based on a student’s demonstrated financial need and available funding, up to a maximum of $3,400 for each academic year. The maximum grant for students attending an eligible Pennsylvania school is significantly lower at $600 per year.

Students may receive the grant for up to eight terms or until they complete the requirements for a bachelor’s degree, whichever comes first.

FAQ

Who is eligible for WV Higher Education Grant?

1. Be a West Virginia resident and U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
2. Be a high school graduate or have earned a TASC or high school equivalent certificate
3. Be an undergraduate student with no prior baccalaureate degree
4. Be admitted and enrolled at least half-time at a participating institution in West Virginia
5. Must exhibit financial need as determined by the FAFSA
6. Have a valid Student Aid Index (SAI) of no more than 13,000

To renew the grant, students must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale) and earn at least 12 credit hours by the end of each summer term.

How do I apply for WV Higher Education Grant?

For priority consideration, submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after October 1, before April 15 deadline.

West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission
Office of Financial Aid and Outreach
(304) 558-4618