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West Virginia Higher Education Grant

    The West Virginia Higher Education Grant was established in 1968 for West Virginia residents who have lived in West Virginia for at least 12 months. The award provides up to $2,600 on a first dollar basis at any in-state public or private 2-year or 4-year institution in West Virginia or Pennsylvania. Students must also meet income requirements. The program is funded by a West Virginia state appropriation.

    Year the Program was Founded 

    1968

    Website Links 

    https://www.cfwv.com/Financial_Aid_Planning/Scholarships/Scholarships_and_Grants…

    Promise Typology Category 

    State need-based aid programs

    State 

    West Virginia

    Residency Requirement 

    State

    K-12 School Attendance Requirement 

    N/A

    Type of Award 

    Financial Award

    Financial Award is Limited to Students with Financial Need 

    Yes

    Financial Award is Limited to Students who Meet Academic Achievement Requirements 

    No

    Disbursement of Financial Aid 

    First Dollar

    Year Requirement for Full Aid 

    1

    Sponsored by Single Agency 

    Yes

    Program Offers Support Services 

    Yes