Grants

Federal Grants

Federal Pell Grant Program - Duration of student eligibility is the period of time required to complete the first undergraduate course of study, providing the student is making satisfactory progress. The Federal Pell Grant is the base of the financial aid package. The awards are made on the basis of need and could range up to $4,050. To receive a Federal Pell Grant, the applicant must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Federal Supplement Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) - Gift aid to undergraduate students based on need. Awards vary depending on the degree of need and the availability of funds. Students must maintain satisfactory progress.

State Grants and Scholarships

West Virginia Engineering, Science and Technology Scholarship Program - The scholarships, not to exceed $3,000 per academic year, are awarded on the basis of academic qualifications and interest in the fields of engineering, science or technology and to commit to the pursuit of a related career in West Virginia. Scholarships are available for the Baccalaureate and Associate degree programs.

Higher Education Adult Part-Time Grant - A grant to encourage and enable needy independent West Virginia students, who have been out of high school for at least two years and who desire to continue their education on a part-time basis at the postsecondary level. Awards are for the tuition and fee cost for three to eleven credit hours.

Higher Education Adult Part-Time Grant/Workforce Development Component - A grant designed to provide assistance for needy dependent or independent students to enhance their employment skills through enrollment in courses or training programs primarily focused on occupations in or predicted to be in demand in West Virginia. A reduced Needs Analysis application must be completed by the student to determine eligibility.

Promise Scholarship - Scholarships were awarded for the first time to students graduating from high school in 2002. Students will continue to recieve scholarship as long as they maintain as 3.0 GPA.

West Virginia Higher Education Grants (WVHEG) - Grants awarded by the WV Higher Education Policy Commission. Applicants must apply annually before the March 1st deadline. Awards range from a minimum of $200 up to 70% of tuition and fee charges. Awards cannot exceed the cost of tuition and fees or the student's demonstrated need.