# West Virginia Higher Education Grant

> Amount varies from West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission. Deadline Apr 15, 2027.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/west-virginia-higher-education-grant
- Provider: West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (State)
- Award: Amount varies (Varies with financial need and annual funding), renewable
- Deadline: Deadline Apr 15, 2027
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/wv
- Official page: https://www.cfwv.com/financial-aid/wv-higher-education-grant/
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The West Virginia Higher Education Grant is the state's main need-based grant for West Virginia students continuing their education after high school. Unlike the merit-based PROMISE Scholarship, it does not require a particular GPA or test score; eligibility rests on the financial need shown by the FAFSA. Award amounts are not fixed on the program page and depend on each student's need and on the funding the Legislature provides each year. The grant can generally be combined with other state, federal and institutional aid, so a student may receive it alongside a Pell Grant or a PROMISE award. The single most important step is filing the FAFSA by April 15, every year the student wants to be considered, since the program has no separate application. The program maintains a list of eligible institutions, and students can contact the Higher Education Policy Commission through their WVSAM account or by email for help. Because funding can change, award amounts may differ from year to year.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: WV
- Education level: Undergraduate
- Need-based; awards depend on demonstrated need and on annual state funding. Eligible institutions are listed by the program.

## How to apply

Complete the FAFSA by April 15 each year; it is the only application. Check the program's list of eligible institutions before enrolling.

## Related scholarships

- [West Virginia PROMISE Scholarship](https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/west-virginia-promise-scholarship): Up to $5,500
- [WV STEM Scholarship](https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/wv-stem-scholarship): Up to $3,000
- [West Virginia Nursing Scholarship program](https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/west-virginia-nursing-scholarship-program): Amount varies
- [The Future is Yours West Virginia Child Scholarship](https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/the-future-is-yours-west-virginia-child-scholarship): Up to $1,000

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