Up to $3,400 per academic year can be awarded. View details.
Criteria to Apply
Recipients must be U.S. citizens, WV residents (student and parents) for 12 months immediately prior to April 15 preceding the academic year of enrollment. Students must be a high school graduate or have earned a TASC (former GED) or high school equivalent certificate and have not previously earned a bachelor’s degree. Graduate students do not qualify. Students must file the FAFSA by July 1st, prior to the academic year the student plans to enroll. After you have completed the FAFSA, if you do not have a WVSAM Account, you may create one to monitor your WVHEG eligibility and award information. After creating the account, you will be sent an email (may be in your junk/spam) with a link to log in. You will need to update (and complete) your contact information by clicking your name in the My Contact Information section.
Criteria for Grant to Pay
Students receiving WV Higher Education Grant must demonstrate financial need, enroll full time, and maintain a minimum 2.0-grade point average (GPA).
Renewal Criteria
Students must earn a minimum of 24 credit hours during the prior fall and spring terms to renew the grant and have a 2.0 GPA. The maximum number of semesters or equivalent the student may receive WV Higher Education Grant is 8 semesters (or 4 years).
$850– $2550 per academic year can be awarded. View details. Funding for this program is limited; therefore, all part-time WV students who qualify will be considered to the extent of funding availability.
Award Criteria
Awarded to part-time WV residents (resident for a minimum of 12 months) who demonstrate financial need and maintain a 2.0-grade point average. Must be a citizen or a permanent resident of the United States and have a high school diploma, TASC (former GED) or high school equivalent. Graduate students do not qualify. The student cannot be incarcerated in a correctional facility. Students must file the FAFSA by April 15 prior to the academic year the student plans to enroll.
Criteria for Grant to Pay
Students receiving the HEAPS Grant must demonstrate financial need, be enrolled less than full-time, and maintain a minimum 2.0-grade point average (GPA).
Renewal Criteria
HEAPS grant award can be renewed until the program of study is completed but cannot exceed an additional nine years beyond the first year of the award. Renewal consideration will be based on meeting satisfactory academic progress, and filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), demonstrating financial need.
Up to $5,500 is available to qualified students to offset tuition and fee charges for the academic year. It is funded by West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission and is awarded to WV high-school seniors on the basis of their high school academic records and test scores.
Criteria to Apply
High school students who have at least a 3.0 who are WV residents (there is an exception for Armed Services members/dependents) must submit a WV PROMISE Application and file a FAFSA by September 1st prior to the academic year enrolling in Marshall. Certain core course requirements must be met. In addition, minimum scores must be met by the July test date for the ACT or the June test date for the SAT of the application year.
Criteria for Grant to Pay
Students receiving the Promise Scholarship must enroll full-time and have the required minimum GPA. Scholarship is to only pay for tuition and mandatory fees.
Renewal Criteria
Please review the PROMISE Scholarship website for the full renewal criteria. You must complete and earn 30 credit hours while maintaining a 2.75 GPA at the completion of the Freshman year and a 3.0 GPA after Sophomore and Junior years. You can receive no more than eight semesters for a Bachelor’s degree or four semesters for an Associates. Students have six years from the date of the awarded to use their Promise award. Eligibility for renewal is examined at the end of a year of scholarship utilization, based on first-time semester enrollment. A student who does not meet the renewal criteria for the PROMISE Scholarship at the end of the spring semester may make a PROMISE Scholarship Reinstatement Request if the deficiency can be remediated during the summer or courses were taken at another institution. Students who do not meet the renewal criteria by the start of the fall semester lose future eligibility for institutional scholarships.
Appeal Loss of Grant
If you did not have your Promise Grant renewed, there are a few options to appeal.
- GPA Appeal – To request review of academic records, which include your GPA and completion of 30 credit hours, at the conclusion of the academic year, including summer, for PROMISE Scholarship renewal in the current academic year, complete the PROMISE Scholarship Reinstatement Request (form to be available in late Spring).
- Promise Scholarship Credit Hour Requirement Appeal – Degree Pursuant Coursework appeal for those who can be full time in each term during the academic year but won’t be able to achieve the 30-credit hour requirement for renewal purposes. If approved, they are required to complete the number of degree pursuant courses available to them in the academic year. For example, if they have 25 credits available to take, they must complete all 25 to qualify. This will need rechecked at the end of the spring semester. If they fail or drop a course, the waiver would be revoked.
- Appeal to Waive the Full-Time Enrollment Requirement for State Aid – Full-time waiver enrollment appeal for state aid programs (including Promise) where students cannot be full-time in the term due to not having available degree pursuant coursework. If approved for one semester, they would need to complete the requirements for a one semester award in the academic year, which is 15 credits between fall, spring, and summer in the academic year. If they were part-time and approved for a waiver in both terms, the credit hour requirement would be waived and they wouldn’t need the 15.
Only current Promise recipients can receive a Summer Promise award. A summer award counts as a semester of utilization toward the maximum number of available semesters. A student seeking a bachelor’s degree is eligible to receive a Promise Scholarship for no more than eight semesters of a four-year degree program.
A student seeking an associate degree is eligible to receive a Promise Scholarship for no more than four total semesters of a two-year degree program. (Students transitioning from two-year degree program to a four-year degree program must achieve renewal requirements after their second year to continue scholarship eligibility.)
Summer Promise Application
The Summer Promise application opens March 15 and has a May 15 priority deadline. Applications may be submitted after May 15 until the final June 15 deadline. No applications will be accepted after June 15.
Complete Summer Promise Application
Those who apply by May 15 and are eligible will be notified in June. Those who apply after the priority deadline and are eligible will be notified in July.
Eligibility
To be eligible for a summer award, a student must be academically eligible for scholarship continuation at the end of the spring semester preceding the summer that assistance is requested.
- Any summer award under this provision is dependent upon the availability of funds as determined by the Policy Commission.
- Students, other than those graduating at the end of the summer or fall term of enrollment, must be enrolled for at least 12 credit hours.
- The hours requirement can be waived for students willing to utilize a semester of eligibility towards their maximum number of semesters of eligibility. You may submit a waiver request when filing the summer application or by submitting a written request to our office by email to Promise@wvhepc.edu.
To be eligible for a summer award a student must submit an application by the deadline. Summer awards will be made in early June for eligible students who meet the May 15 priority deadline; students with tuition and fees due before June may be responsible for payment. Contact your institution for further information concerning your payment.
Summer Promise eligibility cannot be determined until June, once final grades are determined for the preceding spring term and your home institution notifies our office of your academic eligibility. Your eligibility will also depend on whether you are currently registered for the required credits during the summer term(s). You should register for courses for the summer term(s) by May 15 the priority deadline.
Summer awards are dependent upon the availability of funding. Should there be limited funding for summer assistance, priority for summer awards will be based on class rank, with the highest priority given to students closest to graduation.
If you need to make changes to a summer Promise application that has already been submitted or if you would like to cancel or decline your summer award, please contact our office at 304-558-4618.
If you are a current Promise recipient applying to utilize a summer Promise award but did not utilize a Promise award in the spring term, you need to contact our office regarding a deferment before a summer Promise award can be processed.
Summer Promise Timeline
March 15 – Summer Promise Application becomes available.
May 15 – Summer Promise Application priority deadline.
June
- Eligibility determined for those students who met the May 15 priority deadline.
- Student award notifications sent by email.
- Payments sent to institutions for eligible applicants meeting the May 15 priority deadline.
June 15 – Final summer Promise Application Deadline. No applications will be accepted after June 15.
July
- Eligibility determined for those students who applied after the priority deadline.
- Payments sent to institutions for eligible applicants who missed the priority deadline.
The West Virginia Engineering, Science and Technology Scholarship (a.k.a. WV STEM Scholarship) Program is a student financial aid program designed to enable and encourage academically talented individuals to pursue careers in the fields of engineering, science, and technology in West Virginia.
WV STEM 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, and technology. You must apply by March 1st. If you do not have a WVSAM Account, you will need to create one in order to apply.
Criteria to Apply
- Be a United States Citizen or resident alien.
- Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale upon graduating from high school or have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale after completion of two semesters of course work at an eligible institution of higher education.
- Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in engineering, science, or technology program leading to a certificate or an associate or bachelor’s degree at an eligible institution of higher education.
- Agree to work full-time in an engineering, science or technology field in West Virginia for one year for each year the scholarship was received or begin an approved program of community service related to engineering, science or technology.
- Be willing to repay the scholarship received plus interest and any required collection fees if he/she fails to fulfill the work requirement.
Priority is given to West Virginia residents.
Criteria for Scholarship to Pay
Students must be enrolled full-time and in a program of study that qualifies under engineering, science or technology. Students must be meeting Satisfactory academic progress.
Renewal Criteria
A 3.0 cumulative GPA must be maintained. The STEM application must be completed each year. Awards can be renewed for up to 3 years.
The West Virginia Nursing Scholarship Program accepts applications between April 15 through June 1 each year and provides scholarships to students meeting all eligibility requirements for the subsequent academic year. Awards are made through a competitive process. Complete application materials must be made by the application deadline.
The award amounts listed below are the maximum total annual award amounts.
- LPN students: up to $3,000 per year
- RN students: up to $7,500 per year
- Master’s or doctoral nursing education students: up to $15,000 per year
- LPN teaching certificate students: up to $1,000 per year
For full award details, visit the West Virginia Center For Nursing Scholarship Page.
Criteria to Apply
You must be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited West Virginia nursing program, be a resident of West Virginia, and be in good academic standing. You must also meet the cumulative and nursing GPA requirements set by the Recruitment and Retention Committee.
There are also eligibility requirements specific to what kind of scholarship you are applying for:
- LPNs and RNs – You must complete at least 50% of their nursing curriculum before receiving an award.
- Graduate nursing students – You must be working as a nursing educator at a West Virginia school of nursing while enrolled in your graduate nursing program.
Criteria for Grant to Pay
Students must be enrolled at least half-time in an applicable nursing program and be meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress and required GPA, which is dictated by the program and changes annually.
Renewal Criteria
Each year, the GPA (cumulative and nursing) may change thus you must be meeting the GPA requirements required for the Nursing scholarship. If you want to be considered for renewal of this scholarship, please be sure to apply during the open application cycle. Because you received an award one year does not mean you are automatically considered for the next. You must apply during the open application cycle to be considered each award year.
The Underwood-Smith Teaching Scholars Program is a competitive scholarship for recent high school graduates with a passion for teaching and a history of high academic achievement, community service, and active involvement in extracurricular activities while in high school. Recipients will receive $10,000 per year for up to four years (up to the cost of tuition and fees, housing and food, and other approved educational expenses). In exchange, Underwood-Smith Teaching Scholars must agree to teach in a West Virginia public school in an area of critical need (math, science, elementary education or special education) for a period of five years after graduating from college.
The scholarship may be used at any eligible West Virginia public or private, non-profit college or university offering West Virginia Board of Education-approved teacher preparation programs in math, science, elementary education, or special education. Each year, we will accept up to 25 new Underwood-Smith Teaching Scholars from a national applicant pool. To monitor the progress of your application and requirements, you must create a WVSAM Account.
The application opens July 15 annually with a December 31st deadline.
Criteria to Apply
Students must complete the preliminary application before December 31. You must also complete the FAFSA.
- High school senior or recent high school graduate with plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in an approved teacher preparation program in math, science, elementary education or special education at an eligible West Virginia institution;
- Has never been enrolled as a degree-seeking student at college or university;
- Achieved a cumulative high school grade point average of at least 3.25 on 4.0 scale, or an equivalent grade point average based on an individual school district’s grading policy;
- Earned minimum ACT scores of 21 in math and 18 in English, or minimum SAT scores of 530 in math and 480 in English;
- Must be a United States citizen or hold a valid Employment Authorization Document (EAD), or work permit, issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) office; and
- Willing to teach in a West Virginia public school for five years after college graduation in the fields of math, science, elementary education, or special education. Applicants are NOT required to be residents of the state of West Virginia; and
- Must be willing to attend the award banquet and Student Success Summit event in Charleston, WV, in late July. Lodging costs will be paid by the Higher Education Policy Commission for Underwood-Smith Teaching Scholars.
Students who meet the pre-qualification applications requirements will be invited to compete in round two. If you are then a finalist selected from round two, you will submit a 3-5 minute video highlighting past experiences or future ambitions that have driven you to a career as a professional educator. Students are typically notified about their eligibility in March.
Criteria for Grant to Pay
Students must be enrolled full-time in an approved teacher preparation program and maintain satisfactory academic progress with a cumulative college grade point average of 3.0.
Renewal Criteria
Continue your pursuit in obtaining your degree in a teacher preparation program and maintain a 3.0 GPA.
The West Virginia AmeriCorps Tuition Waiver may be offered to undergraduate and graduate students who have completed eligible services within the state of West Virginia.
This waiver program is a new initiative. This webpage may be updated with new information as it becomes available.
Eligible Services
- Students must complete a term of service in West Virginia through the AmeriCorps State, National, VISTA, or Senior Corps program
- Students who have successfully completed 600 hours of service within a term or combined multiple terms to reach 600 hours are eligible for a one-semester waiver
- Students who have successfully completed 1,200 hours of service within a term or combined multiple terms are eligible for a two-semester waiver
- The hours of service used to qualify for these funds may not be used again to qualify for another offer
- The terms of service may be completed while the student is enrolled or between semesters of enrollment
Value
The value of the waiver for each student equals their University tuition and University fees minus the value of federal, state, and institutional gift aid (grants, institutional scholarships, other waivers, etc.). The AmeriCorps Waiver is a “last dollar in” program, meaning that it applies after other gift aid.
How to Apply
Students must access their MyAmeriCorps Portal and complete the process to apply for the waiver. You will indicate it to be applied to Marshall University, and the waiver will then be sent to Marshall automatically once approved by AmeriCorps.
Requirements
Enrollment Requirement
Students must be enrolled full-time to receive the AmeriCorps Waiver.
Usage Requirements
Students are limited to 8 semesters of combined usage at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The waiver must be used within 7 years of completion of their AmeriCorps term of service.
Additional Requirements
- Students must accept the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award
- Students must submit a valid Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the aid year the waiver is requested and accept all state and federal aid, aside from student loans or Federal Work-Study offers
- Students must meet satisfactory academic progress for financial aid eligibility
- This waiver is considered a MU institutional scholarship, and eligible students may submit the Scholarship Exception Request available on our webpage to receive the waiver while enrolled half-time (under qualifying circumstances). Students must still meet the other conditions for the waiver. Students enrolled less than half-time are not eligible for this waiver.