Last Revision: April 25, 2025
State Grant Programs
We encourage students to research grants from the state in which they currently reside. To find out more about grants in a student's home state, please contact our Financial Aid Office.
West Virginia Higher Education Grant
The West Virginia Higher Education Grant is a need-based financial aid program designed to ensure West Virginia students who have financial need are given an opportunity to pursue a college education. Graduate students do not qualify.
Award Amounts
Award amounts are based on demonstrated financial need and may be used in conjunction with other forms of state, federal, and institutional financial aid. Awards may vary from year to year and are contingent upon annual funding by the WV State legislature.
The grant may be renewed until the student’s course of study is completed but may not exceed an additional three academic years beyond the initial award.
Eligibility Requirements
In order to qualify for a West Virginia Higher Education Grant a student must meet all eligibility requirements which include:
- A citizen of the United States
- West Virginia residency for at least 12 months before the date of application
- Be a high school graduate or earned a General Education Development (GED diploma)
- Demonstrate an established level of financial need
- Demonstrate academic promise
- Enroll at a participating institution as a full-time undergraduate student
- Have not previously earned a bachelor's degree
Application
To apply students must file the FAFSA as soon as possible and no later than April 15th of the year for which they plan to enroll in school.
Contact
Financial Aid Advising
Email: [email protected] ([email protected] for doctoral students)
Phone: 877-755-2787
Learn more about the WV Higher Education Grant.
West Virginia HEAPS Grant Program
The goal of the Higher Education Adult Part-Time Student (HEAPS) Grant Program is to encourage and enable West Virginia students who demonstrate financial need to continue their education on a part-time basis at undergraduate institutions of higher education.
Award Amounts
For students enrolled part-time at APUS, the award is based upon the average per credit hour tuition and required fees charged. Total aid, including a HEAPS award, may not exceed the recipient’s total cost of attendance.
Recipients are selected each year by institutions based on the student’s eligibility and the availability of funds. Awards will be made on a first come, first served basis. Students will be made aware of their award through the school.
The WV 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, filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), demonstrating financial need, and completing an institutional application.
Awards are contingent upon annual funding of the program by the West Virginia State Legislature.
Eligibility Requirements:
- A West Virginia resident for at least 12 months prior to applying
- Citizen or a permanent resident of the United States
- Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at StudentAid.gov/FAFSA
- Have a high school diploma, TASC (formerly GED) or high school equivalent
- Demonstrate financial need as verified through submission of the FAFSA;
- Not be in default on a higher education loan
- Not incarcerated in a correctional facility
- Is in compliance with all Standards of Academic Progress
Application
To apply, and for priority consideration, students must file the FAFSA for the award year during which they plan to enroll. Students identified as eligible may be asked to complete additional certifications.
Contact
Financial Aid Advising
Email: [email protected] ([email protected] for doctoral students)
Phone: 877-755-2787