Education: College / Higher Ed
West Virginia Tuition Waiver
About this resource
West Virginia Legislation (HB-4784) was enacted allowing eligible youth in foster care to receive tuition waivers for the purpose of attending a West Virginia public college or university.
Eligibility
- Graduated from high school or passed the high school equivalency examination while in the custody of the Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR);
- Was in family foster care or residential care for at least one year immediately preceding graduation;
- Applies for the waiver within two years of graduation from high school or passing the high school equivalency examination;
- Has been accepted to a West Virginia public institution of higher education
- Apply for student financial aid other than student loans, e.g., the Federal Pell Grant, in compliance with federal financial aid rules