West Virginia PROMISE
The West Virginia PROMISE Scholarship was established in 1999 for West Virginia residents who have lived in West Virginia at least 12 months. The award provides up to $4,750 a year on a last dollar basis at in-state public or private 2-year or 4-year institutions in West Virginia. Students must also meet merit requirements. The program is funded by a West Virginia state appropriation.
Year the Program was Founded
1999
Promise Typology Category
State merit-based aid programs
State
West Virginia
Residency Requirement
State
K-12 School Attendance Requirement
State High School
Type of Award
Financial Award
Financial Award is Limited to Students with Financial Need
No
Financial Award is Limited to Students who Meet Academic Achievement Requirements
Yes
Disbursement of Financial Aid
Last Dollar
Year Requirement for Full Aid
1
Sponsored by Single Agency
Yes
Program Offers Support Services
No
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