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West Virginia Invests Grant Program is sponsored by West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission. This state-funded grant program provides free tuition for select certificate and associate degree programs in high-demand fields at West Virginia public two- or four-year institutions. It is a last-dollar-in program, covering costs not already met by other aid.
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West Virginia Invests Grant for Education - CFWV. com In the current economy, 75% of jobs require postsecondary education or training. West Virginia Invests helps more West Virginians like you earn the credentials to land a rewarding career right here at home.
West Virginia Invests covers your tuition to any state Community and Technical College (CTC) for your certificate or associate’s degree in an in-demand, high-paying field. In just 16-24 months, you can get the skills and training you need to launch into the job market faster and bring home a better paycheck sooner. If you’re in WV, there’s a CTC near you!
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Whether you’re just out of high school, eager to jump-start your career or a working adult looking to level up your skills or retrain for a new career, the state’s CTCs offer dozens of “major” options and opportunities. WV Invests Pays Now & Really Pays Off Later! Take advantage of a TUITION-FREE CTC education and get the skills you need to land a great job in a career you love.
West Virginia Invests is a last-dollar-in 1 financial aid program designed to cover the cost of tuition, mandatory fees and academic program fees 2 for certificate or associate degree programs in specific high-demand fields, as determined by the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education (Council), at a participating West Virginia public two- or four-year institution.
With 75% of jobs in the current economy requiring postsecondary education or training, West Virginia Invests is designed to help more West Virginians like you earn the credentials you need to land a rewarding career right here at home. West Virginia Invests was created by the Legislature during the 2019 regular session and began in the 2019-2020 academic year. The program is managed by the Council.
1 – The maximum award amount is limited to the total cost of basic tuition and mandatory fees minus other grant or scholarship aid. Certain programs charge additional fees not approved for this program. These fees, along with the cost of textbooks and other course materials, must be paid by the student if other forms of financial aid are not available to offset these costs.
2 – Effective Summer 2021, academic program fees approved by the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education are included in the award amount at 2-year public community and technical colleges. Do you have questions about the WV Invests Grant? Need help applying or filling out your FAFSA?
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Legal residents of West Virginia for at least 1 year, U. S. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
West Virginia Invests Grant Program is funded by West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in West Virginia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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