Facts about Tech
Information About Grants
Federal Grants
Federal Pell Grant Program – Pell Grants are based on financial need, and awarded to undergraduates who have not earned a bachelor’s degree. The Federal Pell Grant is the base of the financial aid package. The awards could range up to $5,350. To receive a Federal Pell Grant, the applicant must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Federal Supplement Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) – Gift aid to undergraduate students based on need. Awards vary depending on the degree of need and the availability of funds. Students must maintain satisfactory progress.
State Grants and Scholarships
West Virginia Engineering, Science and Technology Scholarship Program – The scholarships, not to exceed $3,000 per academic year, are awarded on the basis of academic qualifications and interest in the fields of engineering, science or technology and to commit to the pursuit of a related career in West Virginia. Scholarships are available for the Baccalaureate and Associate degree programs.
Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) & National Science & Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (SMART)
Academic Competitiveness Grants are need-based and awarded to Pell eligible first and secondyear undergraduates who have completed a rigorous high school curriculum. National SMART Grants are also need-based and awarded to Pell eligible third and fourth year undergraduates majoring in certain technical fields or foreign languages deemed vital to national security.
Higher Education Adult Part-Time Grant – A grant to encourage and enable needy independent West Virginia students, who have been out of high school for at least two years and who desire to continue their education on a part-time basis at the post-secondary level. Awards are for the tuition and fee cost for three to eleven credit hours.
Higher Education Adult Part-Time Grant/Workforce Development Component – A grant designed to provide assistance for needy dependent or independent students to enhance their employment skills through enrollment in courses or training programs primarily focused on occupations in or predicted to be in demand in West Virginia. A reduced Needs Analysis application must be completed by the student to determine eligibility.
PROMISE Scholarship – Scholarships were awarded for the first time to students graduating from high school in 2002. Students will continue to recieve scholarship as long as they maintain as 3.0 GPA.
West Virginia Higher Education Grants (WVHEG) – Grants awarded by the WV Higher Education Policy Commission. Applicants must apply annually before the March 1st deadline. The award amount can vary based on your expected family contribution. Awards cannot exceed the cost of tuition and fees or the student’s demonstrated need.
