West Virginia Higher Education Grant Program

Grant · West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission / CFWV

West Virginia Higher Education Grant Program. $100–$3,400. Expected to Reopen. Not a promise you will receive the award.

Sponsor: West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission / CFWV
Official link: https://www.cfwv.com/financial-aid/wv-higher-education-grant/how-it-works/ (cfwv.com)
Amount: $100–$3,400. 2026-27: up to $3,400/year at eligible WV institutions; up to $600/year at eligible PA institutions (CFWV WVHEG How It Works).
Status: Expected to Reopen — estimate. Last cycle closed. Estimate based on the prior cycle: around April 2027. The official page has not posted the new date yet.
Deadline: FAFSA by April 15 each year
Who can apply: Students in West Virginia
Last checked: October 23, 2026 (we checked the official page)
Last verified: 2026-10-23

Apply: Apply here

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States on file: West Virginia

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Source: West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission / CFWV (official URL on file)

Source: confirmed

Deadline verified: yes · 2026-09-07

Application path: confirmed · apply in Next Scholar

Current cycle: not confirmed · the next date is not posted yet

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Eligibility on file

WV Higher Education Grant is need-based aid for WV residents. 2026-27 max $3,400 (WV) / $600 (eligible PA). Complete FAFSA by April 15; SAI up to 13,000 when awards made. Official CFWV WVHEG pages.

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Who can apply

Students in West Virginia

How to apply

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Questions

Who sponsors West Virginia Higher Education Grant Program?

West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission / CFWV. Official page: https://www.cfwv.com/financial-aid/wv-higher-education-grant/how-it-works/

What is the amount for West Virginia Higher Education Grant Program?

$100–$3,400. 2026-27: up to $3,400/year at eligible WV institutions; up to $600/year at eligible PA institutions (CFWV WVHEG How It Works). This is the amount on file.

Who can apply for West Virginia Higher Education Grant Program?

WV Higher Education Grant is need-based aid for WV residents. 2026-27 max $3,400 (WV) / $600 (eligible PA). Complete FAFSA by April 15; SAI up to 13,000 when awards made. Official CFWV WVHEG pages.

What is the status of West Virginia Higher Education Grant Program?

Expected to Reopen. Last cycle closed. Estimate based on the prior cycle: around April 2027. The official page has not posted the new date yet.

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