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Financial Aid and Scholarships
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What is the cost of attending?
These figures are for the 2008-2009 academic year.
West Virginia Residents
Tuition and Fees |
$5,100.00 |
Room and Board |
$7,168.00 |
Total |
$12,268.00 |
Non-resident
Tuition and Fees |
$15,768.00 |
Room and Board |
$7,168.00 |
Total |
$22,936.00 |
* These estimates are for double room occupancy with 15 meals per week.
Detailed information on the costs of attending WVU.
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How can I apply for a scholarship from WVU?
You must complete the process for admissions to by February 1 to be considered for an award. This includes submitting your high school transcript and your ACT and/or SAT scores to WVU by this date. West Virginia residents must have a minimum GPA of 3.40 and 21 ACT or 990 SAT. For non-residents, a minimum GPA of 3.00 and 22 ACT or 1030 SAT is needed.
Grade-point average (GPA) is based on information received from a student's high school transcript. The most recent cumulative GPA on the transcript is used when determining admission to the University. This is the same GPA used by the Undergraduate Scholarship Office when determining scholarship eligibility. The Office of Admissions and Records does not re-calculate GPA's for scholarship consideration after the initial high school transcript is received.
For more information on scholarships visit the Scholars Office web page, or contact them at (304) 293-4126.
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What is the PROMISE Scholarship?
The PROMISE Scholarship is available to West Virginia residents who meet the academic criteria. Be sure to complete the application and the FAFSA by the March 1 deadline. If you qualify for other scholarships from WVU, we allow you to receive the institutional award in addition to the PROMISE award (some exceptions exist).
Please consult the PROMISE Scholarship web pages for updated details.
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What is the FAFSA and where can I get one?
You and your family are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to receive assistance based on financial need. Most students file the FAFSA electronically at www.fafsa.ed.gov after January 1 of the year they are seeking aid. We recommend completing this process in mid-February to meet the March 1 deadline. This should assure you of receiving maximum consideration for all aid programs. The FAFSA does require income tax information so your family is encouraged to complete their taxes early; they can estimate their tax information and make adjustments later if needed. The FAFSA is sent to a federal processor who calculates your family's Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) toward paying for your education. The EFC is based upon many factors, including family income and assets, number of people living in the household, how many students are in college, how close your parents are to retirement, etc.
In order for your information to be sent to WVU, you must list WVU's number on the form: 003827. Financial aid awards are offered to admitted students only. Award letters are mailed on a rolling basis beginning in March. You have 15 working days to accept all, part, or none of your aid. Failure to return the award letter or accept the award on-line through MIX within 15 working days could result in cancellation of your aid! It is recommended that families accept as much aid as they think they may need, and decrease it later if necessary.
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Are there any other ways of obtaining financial aid?
Yes there are! Two of the best resources are your high school guidance counselor and local library. They often have information on local scholarships. You may also want to search the internet and check out WVU Financial Aid's web page of Useful Financial Aid Sites at http://finaid.wvu.edu/aid_at_wvu/other_aid_sites.
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Since I am still considering other schools, should I return my financial aid award letter?
Yes you should return your financial aid award letter even if you are still considering other options. You are not obligated to attend WVU if you accept the awards. Later, if you do not wish to accept the whole amount of the financial aid offered, you may decline it. However, it is necessary to complete the acceptance form on the back of your award letter and return it to the Financial Aid Office within 15 days. Failure to return the award letter will cause your Financial Aid to be canceled. You might also want to compare financial aid awards between colleges by visiting : http://apps.collegeboard.com/fincalc/ep/step6-1.jsp
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Should I pay for a Scholarship Search Service?
These companies are not recommended. Many have been found to be misleading, or even fraudulent. Don't be fooled by the money back guarantee promised by many of these companies. It is virtually impossible to get your money back. FinAid!: The Financial Aid Information Page provides information regarding Scholarship Scam Alerts. The services provided by these companies can be accomplished on your own by researching scholarship publications at the library, or by using a number of free scholarship searches available on the Internet. Visit our Other Fin Aid Sites page for links to several scholarship searches on the Internet.
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