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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.

WV Invests Community Service Form

You are eligible to receive a WV Invests grant if you:

Were a legal resident of West Virginia for at least 1 year immediately before applying.

Are a graduate of a public, private or homeschool program, or have successfully passed a high school equivalency test.

Have not already earned a college degree (associate level or higher).

Are at least 18 years old.

Have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Are willing to make a commitment to improving the state by living in West Virginia for at least two years after graduation and completing at least 8 hours of unpaid community service during your time of study.

Meet the minimum admissions requirements at an eligible institution and register for at least 6 credit hours.

Pass a drug test.

To remain eligible, you must:

Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.

Continue to register for at least 6 credit hours each semester.

Complete an annual Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Pass a drug test prior to the beginning of each term.

Make adequate progress toward completing your degree.

Once you graduate, you are not obligated to repay your WV Invests Grant if you:

Live in West Virginia for two years after graduation.

Complete 8 hours of community service during your time of study.

WV Invests Grant Community Service Requirement Information

Eligible Programs

Certificate Programs

Professional Studies Division

Business Administration**Online

Child Development**Online

Criminal Justice

Digital Media Production

Legal Studies

Nursing and Health Sciences Division

Patient Care Technician

Workforce, Computer Information and Technical Sciences Division

Chemical and Polymer Operator Technology

Computing Technologies

Electricity and Instrumentation

Industrial Maintenance

Welding Techology

Associate Degree Programs

Professional Studies Division

Business Administration** Online

Child Development**Online

Criminal Justice

Digital Media Production

Elementary Education

Integrated Marketing Communication

Legal Studies

Nursing and Health Sciences Division

Radiologic Technology

Surgical Technology

Workforce, Computer Information and Technical Sciences Division

Advanced Manufacturing Technology

Area Maintenance Technician

Computer Information Technology

Computer Science

Electricity and Instrumentation Technician

Multi-Craft Technology

Occupational Development

Production Technician

Reliability and Maintenance Technology

Technical Studies

For more information visit:

Visit WV Invests Website

The eligible program list may change, and some programs may have student restrictions. Contact the Financial Aid Office for guidance.

**Denotes online program.

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