Financial Aid

Financial Aid

Students attending the Institution may receive various types of student aid depending upon their eligibility and qualifications.  All students entering the Institution are required to meet with the Institution’s financial aid officer who can provide the student with the information and applications necessary to apply for financial aid.

Students should understand that the student financial assistance programs described in this catalog may change from year–to-year as may the qualifications and eligibility to receive financial aid.  Determinations regarding eligibility for financial assistance, as well as the amount and timing of financial assistance, are made by the U.S. Department of Education.

Additionally, students should understand that the school has no control over financial aid program regulations, which are generally increasing in complexity and compliance requirements.  (Examples might include proposed regulations of existing regulations such as “Gainful Employment”, “Cohort Default Rates”, “Loan Repayment Rates”, “90/10”, etc., which could result in a loss of financial aid for a specific educational program and/or closure of the campus before all students graduate.)  As such, the school makes no promises or representations whatsoever regarding the timing, amount or availability of financial aid for students.

The eligibility of students to receive financial assistance (including student loans, student grants, etc.) while enrolled in a particular educational program, and/or the eligibility of the school itself to participate in financial assistance programs, could be terminated/restricted/limited prior to the student graduating for numerous reasons under current regulations.  If any of these circumstances occurs, the school may terminate the program and/or close the campus prior to all students graduating.

In the event of program termination or campus closure, any student who has not yet graduated will be released from any further tuition payment obligations beyond the student’s final term in school and the school will have no further obligation to the student to continue offering  classes or providing other services, etc. under the student’s enrollment contract or otherwise.  Both the school and the student will be deemed to have discharged his/her/its obligations to the other.  The decision to terminate a program and/or close a campus will depend on the circumstances existing at that time, including, whether an adequate number of students are able and willing to pay their tuition and fees without financial aid assistance to make program and/or campus continuation feasible, in the judgment of the school’s administration.

In regard to student loans, students are cautioned to carefully evaluate their needs.  Failure to repay loans can have adverse consequences including negative credit ratings for at least seven years for the student, ineligibility for any additional federal financial aid, loss of the generous repayment schedule and deferment options, possible seizure of federal and state income tax refunds, exposure to civil suit, liability for collection costs, possible referral of the account to a collection agency, and garnishment of wages if the borrower is a federal employee.  Students are responsible to repay student loans regardless of whether the student is satisfied with his/her education, graduates or achieves his/her career or other educational goals, unless the student has a legal defense to repayment.

The following is a list of different types of financial aid for which the student may qualify at this Institution:

1. GRANTS – Grants are given on the basis of financial need.
2. Federal Pell Grant Program – Students who qualify may receive the funding levels as established by the federal government for each award year. This money is not a loan and does not have to be paid back; however, the student may be required to pay back part of the grant if the student does not complete the term for which the grant was issued. The exact amount each student receives will depend upon financial information provided by the student on the student’s application.  Only undergraduates are eligible to apply for Pell grants.
3. Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant – Like the Pell Grant, this money is awarded to students based on their financial need; it is a grant and not a loan and does not have to be paid back. In addition to financial need, the amount a student receives, if any, also depends on the availability of funding in the year in which the student is attending school.  This program is a campus-based program available only to students who do not have a bachelor’s degree.
4. Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant – This Grant is for undergraduate students who are not eligible for Pell Grants whose parent or guardian died as a result of military service in Iraq or Afghanistan after 9/11; and who, at the time of the parent or guardian’s death, were less than 24 years old or were enrolled at least part-time at an institution of higher education. Students who qualify may receive a maximum award equivalent to the Pell Grant maximum.
5. West Virginia Higher Education Grant Program – This Grant program is awarded based on need; it is a grant and not a loan and does not have to be paid back. The amount of aid the student receives, if any, varies from year to year depending upon funding levels set forth by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission.   Qualifying students must be a resident of West Virginia for one year immediately preceding the date of application, have a high school diploma or High School Equivalency (TASC/GED, etc.), and enroll as a full-time undergraduate student at an eligible institution.  Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms received by the processor on or before the state designated deadlines are given priority consideration.
6. LOANS – In recognition of the national concern for excessive student loan debt, this institution has made an explicit commitment to protect students, taxpayers, and the integrity of the US Department of Education student loan program. The institution carries out its commitment by consistently providing the utmost efforts to reduce student loan debt.  As such, it is this institution’s policy to protect students from over-borrowing by providing individualized, comprehensive counseling and through all other appropriate means, on a case-by-case basis, in order to determine the appropriate level of borrowing for each student.  Under the Stafford program, payments begin six months after graduation or the student ceases at least half-time enrollment.  Under the Perkins program, payments begin nine (9) months after graduation or after the student ceases to be enrolled on a half-time basis.  Under the PLUS (Parent Loan) program, payment begins approximately 60 days after the final disbursement of the loan, but may be deferred until after graduation or the student ceases half-time enrollment at the request of the parent.
7. Federal Direct Stafford Loan Program – The Stafford Loan is either subsidized or unsubsidized. A Subsidized loan is awarded on the basis of financial need.  The student will not be charged any interest during periods of at least half-time enrollment.  The Federal Government “subsidizes” the interest during these periods.
8. An Unsubsidized Stafford Loan is not awarded on the basis of need. A student will be charged interest from the time the loan is disbursed until it is paid in full.  A student can choose to pay this interest while in school or let it capitalize.
9. The maximum loan amounts a student may be eligible for is $9,500 for the student’s first year and $10,500 for the student’s second year, with no more than $3,500 the first year and $4,500 the second year from the subsidized loan program.
10. Federal PLUS (Parent Loans) for Undergraduate Students are for parents of dependent students. The parent may borrow up to the student’s cost of attendance minus other financial assistance.  The parent must pass a credit check for eligibility.
11. Federal Perkins Loan – This program is available to independent or dependent students who can demonstrate a need. The maximum amount that can be borrowed is $5500 per academic year. Eligibility is also subject to availability of funds.
12. FEDERAL WORK STUDY PROGRAM – The Institution has funding available on a limited basis whereby a student, who is determined eligible through a needs analysis calculation, may work on or off campus. The employer pays the student as a regular employee.  However, a percentage of the wage is returned to the employer as a reimbursement through federal funds.
13. BENEFITS – Benefits are funds some people are entitled to under special conditions. Like grants, benefits do not have to be paid back.  Eligibility for benefits is established by the agency administering the program.
14. PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF DEBT – In recognition of the national concern for excessive student loan debt, this institution has made an explicit commitment to protect students, taxpayers, and the integrity of the US Department of Education student loan program. The institution carries out its commitment by consistently providing the utmost efforts to reduce student loan debt.  As such, it is this institution’s policy to protect students from over-borrowing by providing individualized, comprehensive counseling and through all other appropriate means, on a case-by-case basis, in order to determine the appropriate level of borrowing for each student.  Thus, the institution allows the student to make monthly payments which are applied as a credit against tuition and other fee charges.  Each student’s situation is different and the institution is willing to work within the student’s means, therefore, each student’s payment will vary accordingly.  Additionally, if once a student begins school and is making payments and subsequently determines that the payments should be modified, either up or down, to accommodate the student’s individual situation the institution will modify payments.  Any payment modification must ensure that the student ultimately meets their tuition and fee obligations.
15. OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION – This institution takes seriously its obligation to maintain strict confidentiality regarding any student’s financial aid and account status. As such, it is an absolute violation of the institution’s confidentiality policy for an employee or for a student to discuss or disclose any matter that involves the student’s financial aid or account status with anyone outside of those administrators authorized to address such matters.  Students are cautioned that every individual’s financial aid is unique to that student and any disclosure by a student of any aspect of his or her financial aid is likely to cause confusion and concern among other students and such a disclosure is considered a violation of the institutions confidentiality policy in the same manner as such a disclosure by a financial aid officer.  Violation of this policy may subject the offending student or financial aid officer, as the case may be, to discipline up through and including dismissal from school, in the case of the student, or termination from employment, in the case of the employee.

The Campus President or Financial Aid Officer shall provide to any current or prospective student, documentation relating to the Institution’s accreditation, licensing, financial aid selection, procedures, disbursements, Title IV Funds refund policy, and other required student consumer information.  Any students aggrieved by adverse decisions of the Financial Aid Officer may appeal those decisions to the Financial Aid Supervisor.  This applies only to decisions made by the Financial Aid Officer.

It is the policy of the Institution that all grants, scholarships, and Perkins loans be applied first to the student’s institutional costs, such as tuition, books, and other required fees.

Additional information concerning students’ rights and responsibilities may be found in the publication “Funding Education Beyond High School” which the Institution posts to its website.

Institutional Policy on Multiple Scholarships

The institution has a desire to assist as many students as possible through the awards of scholarships. Therefore, it is the policy of this Institution to limit the total monetary amount awarded by the institution to any one student to a total of up to $3,000 for a degree program and up to $1,500 for a diploma program. Any student that withdraws from their program of study without graduating will forfeit any remaining scholarship. An exception to the $3,000 scholarship limit is applied for the following scholarships, where the limit will extend to award level received, if award level is higher than institutional limit:

• Stephen A. Callen Memorial Scholarship
• Employee Appreciation Scholarship
• Family Appreciation Scholarship
• Keystone State Online College Scholarship
• BSN Pathway Scholarship

Any institutional scholarship may not exceed your tuition and fees minus any other grants, scholarships or benefits. In that instance, your institutional scholarship will be reduced. While enrolled at the College, the applicant must maintain continuous enrollment and must maintain satisfactory academic progress.

Additionally, to be considered for an institutional scholarship, the Enrollment Fee and Seat Fee must be paid prior to acceptance into the program of study.

Scholarships

1. Early Admission Scholarship
   Description:
   The College understands the necessity for high school graduates to begin their futures with marketable skills which are critical to career satisfaction. The College also believes that high school graduates should be presented the opportunity to develop these valuable skills while prudently managing the amount of financial investment required to obtain a post-secondary education. In the spirit of these goals, the College offers high school students the opportunity to receive the Early Admission Scholarship.
   
   Programs:
   Diploma/DegreeEligibility Criteria:

• Applicant must be a current high school student
• Applicants must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s programs.
• Applicant must begin classes within one (1) year of high school graduation
• While enrolled at the College, the applicant must maintain (a) continuous enrollment and (b) Satisfactory Academic Progress
• Submit Expressive Demonstration (An expressive demonstration of “why college is important to you” (Mediums could include but are not limited to, one or more of the following: written expression, video, presentation, social media engagement, expressive piece of art, etc.)

        Number of Awards:
        The number of awards is not capped.

        Awards:
        Degree: Eligible students will be awarded up to $3,000 ($500 per term)

• *Additional institutional scholarships cannot be used.
• Diploma: Eligible students will be awarded up to $1,500 ($500 per term) in their first academic year.

        Application Process & Deadlines:

• Application Process: (1) Complete a college interview. (2) Submit your expressive demonstration.
• Application Deadline: November 30

2. College Commitment Scholarship
   Description:
   The College understands the importance of developing high school graduates into productive members of society who are committed to taking an active role in the betterment of our community. Therefore, the College offers the College Commitment Scholarship to high school students who can demonstrate their high level of commitment to completing their degree and pursuing their career path to shape society and the surrounding community.Programs:
   Diploma/Degree
   
   Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicant must be a current high school student or have graduated from high school within one year.
• Applicants, before the deadline date must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s diploma or associate degree program.
• The student must begin classes within one year of the recipient’s high school graduation date.
• While enrolled at the college the applicant must maintain (a) continuous enrollment and (b) Satisfactory Academic Progress.
• Submit Expressive Demonstration (An expressive demonstration of five or more reasons that going to college and pursuing your career path is important to you. How are you going to shape society and the surrounding community with what you are going to study and pursue in your career? (Mediums could include but are not limited to, one or more of the following: written expression, video, song, presentation, social media engagement, expressive piece of art, etc.)

        Number of Awards:
        The number of awards is not capped.

        Awards:

• Degree: Eligible students will be awarded up to $2,000 ($333 per term *additional institutional scholarships cannot be used
• Diploma: Eligible students will be awarded up to $1,000 ($333 per term) in their first academic year

        Application Process & Deadlines:

• Application Process: (1) Complete a college interview. (2) Submit your expressive demonstration.
• See your admissions department for current deadlines and eligibility requirements. Application and Seat Fee are due prior to enrollment to establish eligibility.

3. Nursing Pathway Scholarship
   Description:
   West Virginia Junior College recognizes the need for trained healthcare and nursing professionals in our communities. Therefore, to support this need and the lifelong career goals of our students, WVJC offers the following Nursing Pathway Scholarship to qualified Alumni.
   
   Programs:
   Nursing – Associate DegreeEligibility Criteria:

• Students must be a graduate of one of West Virginia Junior College’s, United Career Institute’s, or East Ohio College’s medical diploma or associate degree programs.
• Students must apply for and be accepted into the Institution’s Associate Degree Nursing program.

        Number of Awards:
        The number of awards is not capped.

        Awards: 

• Degree:  Eligible students will be awarded up to $3,000 ($500 per term)
• * additional institutional scholarships cannot be used.

        Application Process & Deadlines:
        Qualified alumni are auto-applied for the Nursing Pathway Scholarship by virtue of their enrollment.
There are no application deadlines.

4. Employee Appreciation Scholarship
   Description:
   West Virginia Junior College appreciates its employees and their dedication to helping WVJC students improve their lives through career-focused training and support. As a token of its gratitude for the great service WVJC employees provide, WVJC offers the Employee Appreciation Scholarship to its qualified employees.Programs:
   Diploma/Degree
   
   Eligibility Requirements:

• The employee must be employed by this Institution, another institution under common ownership, or a related company that provides support to those institutions.
• The employee must be in good standing, which includes but is not limited to, consideration of length of employment. The minimum employment is six months of service. Should the employee’s employment be terminated either voluntarily or involuntarily while the employee or his/her qualified family member is receiving the scholarship, awards will be discontinued at the end of the current term.
• Employee must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s associate degree or diploma programs.

        Number of Awards:
        The number of awards is not capped.

        Awards
        Non-Nursing: Employee – 90% of program tuition and fees (minus other grants, scholarships and benefits).
Nursing:  Employee – 50% of program tuition and fees (minus other grants, scholarships and benefits).  Equally distributed across terms in the program
*additional scholarships cannot be used.

        Application Process:
        Employees should make a written request to the Campus President including (a) the proposed scholarship recipient, (b) the program of interest, and (c) how the
proposed recipient will benefit from the scholarship.

There are no application deadlines.

5. Family Appreciation Scholarship
   Description:
   West Virginia Junior College appreciates its employees and their dedication to helping WVJC students improve their lives and the lives of their family through career-focused training and support. As a token of its gratitude for the great service WVJC employees provide, WVJC offers the Family Appreciation Scholarship to its qualified employees and family members.Programs:
   Diploma/Degree

   Eligibility Requirements:

• For the purpose of this scholarship only, “Eligible Family Member” is defined as a parent, spouse, child, or grandchild. This includes family members that are formally adopted. (Note: Siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins and other extended family members are not eligible.) Documentation must be provided upon request.
• The employee must be employed by this Institution, another institution under common ownership, or a related company that provides support to those institutions.
• The employee must be in good standing, which includes but is not limited to, consideration of length of employment. The minimum employment is six months of service. Should the employee’s employment be terminated either voluntarily or involuntarily while the employee or his/her qualified family member is receiving the scholarship, awards will be discontinued at the end of the current term.
• Applicants must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s associate degree or diploma programs.
• The Family Appreciation Scholarship will apply to both full-time and part-time employee’s as long as the employee meets the criteria stated above.

        Number of Awards:
        The number of awards is not capped.

        Awards
        All Programs:  Qualified Family Member:  50% of program tuition and fees (minus other grants, scholarships and benefits).

Equally distributed across terms in the program  *additional scholarships cannot be used.

        Application Process:
        Employees should make a written request to the Campus President (a) the proposed scholarship recipient, (b) the program of interest, and (c) how the proposed
recipient will benefit from the scholarship.

There are no application deadlines.

6. Armed Services Scholarships
   Description:
   West Virginia Junior College armed services scholarship is designed to recognize the sacrifice made by volunteering for duty in a branch of the armed services. The objective of the scholarship is to help finance career education for the families of these individuals.Programs:
   Diploma/Degree
   
   Eligibility Requirements:

• Active duty or veteran (as defined by the Veteran’s Administration) who served in the Armed Forces and their families who choose to attend West Virginia Junior College
• Family members are defined as a parent, step-parent, spouse and children including step-children.  This includes family members that are formally adopted.
• Family member applicants must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit seat fees (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s associate degree or diploma programs.
• With proper documentation, a veteran, active duty, dependent of a veteran, or a spouse of a veteran will have his or her application fee waived. The student is still responsible to pay the seat fee.
• Student must be able to show eligibility proof (for example: Military ID or DD214 papers)

        Number of Awards:
        The number of awards is not capped.

        Awards:
        Degree: Eligible students will be awarded up to $2,000 ($333 per term)
Diploma:  Eligible students will be awarded up to $1,000 in their first year ($333 per term)

Application Process and Deadlines:
        Qualified students and prospective students who have been accepted for enrollment are auto applied for the Armed Services Scholarship by virtue of their
enrollment.
There are no application deadlines.

7. Imagine America Scholarships
   Description:
   The award-winning Imagine America scholarship program helps thousands of high school seniors each year pursue a career college education. As a participating Imagine America institution, WVJC will award up to ten (10) Imagine America scholarships annually based on year of high school graduation. Additional scholarships may be accepted at the sole discretion of WVJC.
   
   Programs:
   Diploma/DegreeEligibility Requirements:

• Applicant must be a current high school student
• High school GPA of 2.5 or better
• Demonstrated community service during senior year
• Likelihood of successful college completion

        Number of Awards:
        Up to ten (10) Imagine America scholarships annually based on year of high school graduation will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship in the first academic year.
Additional scholarships may be accepted at the sole discretion of WVJC.

        Awards:
        Up to $1,000 ($333 per term)

Application Process and Deadlines:
        Apply with www.imagine-america.org
Students seeking to apply for this scholarship may submit their application on-line at www.imagine-america.org. Completed applications are initially forwarded to
the student’s home high school for review by the appropriate member of the staff. Applications approved by the student’s high school are then forwarded to
WVJC for review. *Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress in order to remain eligible for any scholarships. *Scholarship deadline: September 15th
of each year following the student’s high school graduation, unless the Imagine America Foundation sets an earlier deadline. Contact Admissions for more
information on deadline.

Recent high school graduates have until December 31 to apply. High school graduates of the next year can start applying on January 1.

8. Academic Success Scholarship

It is the goal of the institution to produce graduates who are productive and contributing members of their profession and their communities. The purpose of the
Academic Success Scholarship is to motivate and reward responsible students who strive to that end. Scholarship amounts vary based on each student’s
academic achievement

        Programs:
        Degree

        Eligibility Requirements:                                                  

• Applicant must be enrolled in an Associate Degree Program
• Student maintains Satisfactory Academic Progress
• Student completes at least one academic year of his/her program with a minimum 3.0 CGPA in nursing programs and 2.5 in all other programs.

        Number of Awards:
        The number of awards is not capped.

        Awards:
        4.0 GPA = $3,000 ($1,000 per term)
3.00-3.99 GPA = $2,100  ($700 per term)
2.50 – 2.99 GPA (non-nursing) = $1,200 ($400 per term)

*If you are awarded a $3,000 scholarship, additional scholarships cannot be used

        Application Process and Deadlines:
        All students are auto-applied for the Academic Success Scholarship by virtue of their enrollment once the first academic year is completed.   There is no
application or deadline.  This scholarship can be applied to only one program per student.

9. West Virginia Friends of Coal Miners Scholarship

West Virginia Friends of Coal Miners Scholarship is designed to support current or former coal company employees and their families’ finance career training.
Scholarship deadline: Last day of every month.

        Programs:
        Diploma/Degree

        Eligibility Requirements:

• Current or former employees including miners, administrative and staff of coal companies and their families who choose to attend West Virginia Junior College.
• Family member are defined as a parent, step-parent, spouse and children including step-children
• Applicants must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s associate degree or diploma programs.
• Student must be able to show eligibility proof (i.e. Coal Miners Card)

        Number of Awards:
        The number of awards is not capped.

        Awards
        Degree: Eligible students will be awarded up to $2,000 ($333 per Term)
Diploma:  Eligible students will be awarded up to $1,000 in their first year ($333 per Term)

       Application Process and Deadlines:
       All students are auto-applied by virtue of their enrollment.   There is no application deadline.

10. Nurses Touch Lives Scholarship

The Nurses Touch Lives Scholarship is designed to financially support students desiring an education and career as a nurse.

        Programs:
        Degree

Eligibility Criteria:

• Student is accepted for enrollment into the institution’s School of Nursing.
• Student has financial need where financial need is defined as tuition and fees remaining after all other grants, scholarships or benefits are applied.

        Number of Awards:
        The number of awards is not capped.

        Awards:
        Eligible students will be awarded up to $3,000 ($500 per term)

*additional scholarships cannot be used

        Application Process & Deadlines:
        Qualified students are auto-applied for the Nurses Touch Lives Scholarship by virtue of their enrollment.

There are no application deadlines.

11. 11. Alumni Legacy Scholarship

West Virginia Junior College is committed to upgrading the professional skills and job readiness of West Virginia residents. Therefore, to support this goal and to
encourage succeeding generations of West Virginians to realize the career and financial benefits of an education, WVJC offers the Alumni Legacy Scholarship to
family members of our graduates

        Programs:
        Associate Degree / Diploma

        Eligibility Requirements:                                                  

• For the purpose of this scholarship only, “Graduate” is defined as a student who meets graduation requirements from one of the Institution’s diploma or associate degree programs.
• Scholarship applicant must be a member of a graduate’s nuclear family. Nuclear family is defined as spouse, mother, father, brother, sister, and children.  Step-parents, siblings and children also meet the definition of nuclear family membership.  Documentation must be provided upon request. *Eligibility may
• be extended to family members beyond the nuclear family when requested.
• Applicants must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees, (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s associate degree or diploma programs and (d) Complete the Alumni Legacy Scholarship form

        Number of Awards:
        The number of awards is not capped.

        Awards:
        Degree:  Eligible students will be awarded up to $3,000 ($500 per term)

*additional institutional scholarships cannot be used

Diploma:  Eligible students will be awarded up to $1,500 in their first academic year ($500 per term)

Application Process & Deadline:
        Auto-Applied Once Enrolled and the Alumni Legacy Scholarship form is completed and approved by Financial Aid.  There is no deadline.

12. Stephen A. Callen Memorial Scholarship
    Description:
    The Stephen A. Callen Memorial Scholarship is named in the honor of the founder of West Virginia Junior College.  Mr. Callen was a respected pioneer in the field of education and dedicated his life and career developing academic programs advancing the educational opportunities and career prospects for West Virginians.
    To celebrate his legacy of service to the state of West Virginia this prestigious award will be presented to one high school senior who has demonstrated significant community awareness and academic achievement during their high school years.Programs:
    Associate Degree

    Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicant must be a current high school student or have graduated from high school within 1 year.
• Applicants must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s associate degree program.
• The scholarship may be applied to associate degree programs only, with the exception of the Nursing program. It may NOT be applied to nursing programs.
• While enrolled at the College, the applicant must maintain (a) continuous enrollment and (b) Satisfactory Academic Progress
• Application Materials Submitted for Review Must Include: Official High School Transcript, Two (2) Letters of Recommendation, An expressive demonstration of your (a) community engagement and (b) leadership potential, using a medium of your choosing (Mediums could include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: written expression, video, presentation, social media engagement, expressive piece of art, etc.).

        Number of Awards:
        One per year

        Awards:
        One eligible student will be awarded $10,000 the total of which will be evenly distributed across all six terms ($1667 per term) *additional scholarships cannot be
used.

        Application Process & Deadlines:
        Application Process: Complete a college interview and submit scholarship application materials
*The Scholarship Board will review all applicants and make a decision on the winning recipient

        Application Deadline: Applicant must apply by April 1st of the year of High School Graduation and must enroll and start your program within six months of high
school graduation

13. 13. Buckeye Online College Scholarship
    Description:
    The Buckeye Online College Scholarship is designed to promote higher education for residents of Ohio who need or prefer to obtain their college degree through an online platform. 

    Programs:
    Diploma/DegreeEligibility Criteria:

• Applicant must be a resident of Ohio at the time of acceptance.
• Applicant must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s associate degree or diploma programs.
• Program in which the applicant is applying must be primarily online at the time of enrollment. For purposes of this grant, an online program is defined as greater than 50% of the credit hours designed to be taken online.

        Number of Awards:
        The number of awards is not capped.

        Awards:
        Degree: Eligible students will be awarded up to $3,000 ($500 per term)

* additional institutional grants cannot be used

Diploma: Eligible students will be awarded up to $1,500 ($500 per term)in their first academic year

Application Process & Deadlines:
        Qualified students are auto-applied by virtue of their enrollment. Application Deadline: None

14. 14. Keystone State Online College Scholarship
    Description:
    The Keystone State Online College Scholarship is designed to promote higher education for residents of Pennsylvania who need or prefer to obtain their college degree through an online platform. 

    Programs:
    Diploma/DegreeEligibility Criteria:

• Applicant must be a resident of Pennsylvania at the time of acceptance.
• Applicants must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s associate degree or diploma programs.
• Program in which the applicant is applying must be primarily online at the time of enrollment. For purposes of this grant, an online program is defined as greater than 50% of the credit hours designed to be taken online.

        Number of Awards:
        The number of awards is not capped.

        Awards:
        Degree:  Eligible students will be awarded up to $4,000 ($666 per term)
        *additional institutional grants cannot be used

Diploma:  Eligible students will be awarded up to $2,000 ($666 per term) in their first academic year

        Application Process & Deadlines:
        Qualified students are auto-applied by virtue of their enrollment.

There is no deadline.

15. Bluegrass State Online College Scholarship
    Description:
    The Bluegrass State Online College Scholarship is designed to promote higher education for residents of Kentucky who need or prefer to obtain their college degree through an online platform.Programs:
    Diploma/Degree

    Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicant must be a resident of Kentucky at the time of acceptance.
• Applicants must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s associate degree or diploma programs.
• Program in which the applicant is applying must be primarily online at the time of enrollment. For purposes of this grant, an online program is defined as greater than 50% of the credit hours designed to be taken online.

        Number of Awards:
        The number of awards is not capped.

        Awards:
        Degree:  Eligible students will be awarded up to $3,000 ($500 per term)

*additional institutional grants cannot be used

Diploma:  Eligible students will be awarded up to $1,500 ($500 per term) in their first academic year

Application Process & Deadlines:
        Qualified students are auto-applied by virtue of their enrollment.

There is no deadline.

16. 16. Chesapeake Online College Scholarship
    Description:
    The Chesapeake Online College Scholarship is designed to promote higher education for residents of Maryland who need or prefer to obtain their college degree through an online platform. 

    Programs:
    Diploma/DegreeEligibility Criteria:

• Applicant must be a resident of Maryland at the time of acceptance.
• Applicants must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s associate degree or diploma programs.
• Program in which the applicant is applying must be primarily online at the time of enrollment. For purposes of this grant, an online program is defined as greater than 50% of the credit hours designed to be taken online.

        Number of Awards:
        The number of awards is not capped.

        Awards:
        Degree:  Eligible students will be awarded up to $3,000 ($500 per term)

*additional institutional grants cannot be used

Diploma:  Eligible students will be awarded up to $1,500 ($500 per term) in their first academic year

Application Process & Deadlines:
        Qualified students are auto-applied by virtue of their enrollment.

There is no deadline.

17. Old Dominion Online College Scholarship
    Description:
    The Old Dominion Online College Scholarship is designed to promote higher education for residents of Virginia who need or prefer to obtain their college degree through an online platform.Programs:
    Diploma/Degree

    Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicant must be a resident of Virginia at the time of acceptance.
• Applicants must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s associate degree or diploma programs.
• Program in which the applicant is applying must be primarily online at the time of enrollment. For purposes of this grant, an online program is defined as greater than 50% of the credit hours designed to be taken online.

        Number of Awards:
        The number of awards is not capped.

        Awards:
        Degree:  Eligible students will be awarded up to $3,000 ($500 per term)

*additional institutional grants cannot be used

Diploma:  Eligible students will be awarded up to $1,500 ($500 per term) in their first academic year

        Application Process & Deadlines:
        Qualified students are auto-applied by virtue of their enrollment.

There is no deadline

18. Career Enhancement Scholarships
    Description:
    Each term West Virginia Junior College may offer twenty (20) $1,000 tuition scholarships to employees of participating businesses to enhance the employee’s job skills and value to the employer.  The employee must apply for admission, meet all applicable admission requirements, be accepted by WVJC and actually begin classes at the next class start date after the scholarship award date.  The scholarship may be applied to tuition incurred in any of the Institution’s Associate Degree or Diploma programs.  If the employee drops out of school, any part of the scholarship that has not been credited to the employee’s tuition is forfeited.  It may not be used as a tuition credit for individual courses, certificate programs, or other courses/programs.  If the employee discontinues employment or is terminated by the participating business, while the employee is enrolled at the institution, the employee will forfeit any part of the scholarship that has not been credited to the employee’s tuition at that point of time.Programs:
    Diploma/Associate Degree

    Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicant must be an employee of a business participating in the scholarship
• Applicants must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s associate degree or diploma programs. (d) begin classes at the next class start date after the scholarship award date.
• If the employee drops out of school, any part of the scholarship that has not been credited to the employee’s tuition is forfeited.
• The scholarship may only be used for a tuition credit in a degree or diploma program at the institution.
• If the employee discontinues employment or is terminated by the participating business, while the employee is enrolled at the institution, the employee will forfeit any part of the scholarship that has not been credited to the employee’s tuition at that point in time.

        Number of Awards:
        Up to Twenty

        Awards:
        Eligible students will be awarded up to $1,000 in the first academic year ($333 per term)

        Application Process & Deadlines:
        Qualified students are auto-applied by virtue of their enrollment.

There is no deadline

19. Career Fast-Track Scholarship
    Description:
    The Career Fast-track Scholarship is a tuition scholarship that is designed to assist individuals who have recently lost their job as a result of business closure or reduction-in-force. WVJC understands that many displaced employees desire to use this unfortunate circumstance as an opportunity to transition into a new, rewarding career. WVJC offers this scholarship as a way to assist effected individuals in fast-tracking their transition.Programs:
    Diploma/Associate Degree

    Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicant’s employment must have been discontinued as a result of business closure or reduction-in-force
• Applicant must make application to the Institution within 180 days of their final day of work where the qualified dislocation of employment occurred
• Applicant must be accepted into one of the Institution’s Associate Degree or Diploma programs.

        Number of Awards:
        The number of awards is not capped.

        Awards:
        Eligible students will be awarded up to $3,000 for the degree ($500 per term)

* additional scholarships cannot be used

Eligible students will be awarded up to $1,500 ($500 per term) in their first academic year for the diploma

        Application Process & Deadlines:
        Qualified students are auto-applied by virtue of their enrollment. Supporting documentation can be requested at any time. There is no deadline.

20. BSN Pathway Scholarship
    West Virginia Junior College recognizes the need for trained healthcare and nursing professionals in our communities.  Therefore, to support this need and the lifelong career goals of our students, WVJC offers the following BSN scholarship to qualified alumni.Program:
    Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)

    Degree Eligibility Criteria:

• Students must be a graduate of one of West Virginia Junior College’s or East Ohio College’s Associate Degree Nursing Program.
• Students must apply for and be accepted into the Institution’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) program.

        Number of Awards
        The number of awards is not capped.

        Awards:
Eligible students will be awarded up to $5,000 ($1,250 per term). Additional institutional scholarships above $5,000 cannot be used.

        Application Process and Deadlines:
        Qualified alumni are auto-applied for the BSN Pathway Scholarship by virtue of their enrollment. There are no application deadlines.