A student must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for federal student aid. The U. S. Department of Education uses the information from the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal funds. For West Virginia residents, the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission also uses the information from the FAFSA to determine eligibility for state funds. The West Virginia State University Office of Student Financial Aid reviews this information to complete Financial Aid Awards to students.
| Type of Aid | Repayment Required | Program Details and Requirements | Annual Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Pell Grant | NO | EFC between $0 and $5,846 Award based on financial need. Available to undergraduate students. Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). | Up to $7395 proportionate to enrollment status. |
| Federal SEOG Grant | NO | For undergraduate students with exceptional financial need. Pell Grant recipients take priority. Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). | $100-$1,000 |
| Federal Work Study | NO | Federal financial aid money earned while attending school. For undergraduate students. Answer “Yes” to the Interested in Work Study on the FAFSA Application. Apply in Office of Student Financial Assistance. Must maintain a 2.00 overall GPA. Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). | $100-$5,000 |
| Direct Subsidized Stafford Loan | YES | U.S. Department of Education pays interest on the subsidized loan while the borrower is in school, during six month grace, and deferment periods. Student must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours) per semester and have financial need. Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). | $3,500-Freshman $4,500-Sophomore $5,500-Junior/Senior *May be reduced based on annual need. |
| Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan | YES | Yes -Interest accrues immediately upon disbursement of the loan and accrues thereafter. The borrower must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours) per semester. Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress. | $2,000-Undergraduate, Dependent $6,000-Freshman/Sophomore, Independent $7,000-Junior/Senior, Independent $20,500-Graduate |
| Direct Graduate PLUS Loan | YES | Borrowed by Graduate Students. Student must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours) per semester. Interest accrues immediately upon disbursement of the loan and accrues thereafter. Eligibility is based upon credit check completed during Graduate PLUS Request Application at studentaid.gov. Borrower must reapply each academic year. | Maximum amount is cost of attendance, less any other financial aid the student receives No minimum amount |
| Direct Parent PLUS Loan | YES | Borrowed by Parents of Dependent Students Students must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours) per semester. Interest accrues immediately upon disbursement of the loan and accrues thereafter. Repayment begins 60 days after second disbursement unless otherwise requested during application. Eligibility is based upon credit check completed during Parent PLUS Request Application at studentaid.gov. Borrower must reapply each academic year. | Maximum amount is cost of attendance, less any other financial aid the student receives No minimum amount |
| West Virginia Higher Education Grant | NO | Student must be a West Virginia resident at least 12 months prior to the application. Parents of the student must be a West Virginia resident at least 12 months prior to the application. High School Graduate Student must submit FAFSA by April 15th Demonstrate Financial Need (EFC between $0 and $11,000). For annual renewal, student must maintain 2.0 GPA and complete 24 credit hours each academic year (Fall and Spring). | $3,000 per year/$1,500 per semester |
| Higher Education Adult Part-Time Student Grant (HEAPS) | NO | Student must be enrolled between 3 to 11 credit hours to be eligible to receive the Grant. Student must complete and submit the HEAPS Application to the Office of Student Financial Assistance Student must be a West Virginia resident for at least 12 months prior to date of application. Student must be a citizen or a permanent resident of the U.S. Student must submit an official FAFSA application Student must have a high school dipolma, TASC(former GED) or high school equivalent Student must demonstrate financial need as verified through the submission of the FAFSA Student must not be in default on a higher education loan Student must comply with the Military Selective Service Act | $500-$1400 per semester |
| Promise Scholarship | NO | Student must graduate from a WV high school with a 3.0 and meet minimum core requirements. -Student must receive 22 on ACT or 1100 on SAT. -Student must complete FAFSA by March 1. -For annual renewal, student must maintain 3.0 GPA and complete 30 credit hours each academic year. (Fall & Spring) | $5200 per year |