The West Virginia Legislature just made paying for a high-quality certificate or associate degree a whole lot easier through the creation of the WV Invests Grant program! Sometimes referred to as the “free community college” bill, this is a “last dollar in” program – which means students use all of their other federal and/or state grant awards first, and WV Invests will cover the remaining costs for tuition and fees at West Virginia community and technical colleges. With 3/4 of jobs in the current economy requiring postsecondary education or training, this grant program is designed to help more West Virginians earn the credentials they need to get jobs that will allow them to live and work right here at home.
You are eligible to receive a WV Invests grant if you:
To remain eligible, you must:
Once you graduate, you are not obligated to repay your WV Invests Grant if you:
Eligible Programs
Certificate Programs
Professional Studies Division
Nursing and Health Sciences Division
Workforce, Computer Information and Technical Sciences Division
Associate Degree Programs
Professional Studies Division
Nursing and Health Sciences Division
Workforce, Computer Information and Technical Sciences Division
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The eligible program list may change, and some programs may have student restrictions. Contact the Financial Aid Office for guidance.
**Denotes online program.