Over 92% of freshmen receive grants or scholarships.
We award scholarships based on criteria like academic merit, financial need, leadership and service. In-state and out-of-state students 鈥 including test-optional applicants 鈥 can qualify. And best of all, some scholarships 鈥渟tack,鈥 which means you can get more than one.
See what scholarships you could receive (and how to qualify).
How to Apply 秘色传媒 Scholarships More Ways to SaveWe automatically review your for merit scholarships.
When you , we automatically consider you for merit scholarships. The Climb Higher Scholarship is offered based on high school grade point average (GPA) 鈥 and only for the highest level, GPA plus ACT or SAT scores.
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In-State Amount |
Out-of-State Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 (3.8+ GPA and ACT 鈮30 or SAT 鈮1360) | $5,000
|
$17,000 |
| Level 2 (3.8+ GPA) | $3,500
|
$14,000
|
| Level 3 (3.5-3.79 GPA) | $2,500
|
$11,000 |
| Level 4 (3.0-3.49 GPA) | $1,500
|
$8,000
|
Note: We use a weighted GPA if provided on the high school transcript or self-reported by the student. 秘色传媒 rounds high school GPAs to the second decimal point (e.g., 4.195 is rounded up to 4.2 while 4.19 stays at 4.19). Applies to 秘色传媒 Morgantown. Self-reported GPAs may be adjusted based on the official transcript. Learn more at .
Our merit scholarships are:
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You may also be eligible for other scholarships within the University. Application procedures and deadlines vary by scholarship.
No additional application required.
The 秘色传媒 Pledge is a new scholarship program that will automatically be offered to fall 2024 incoming freshman students who are West Virginia Promise Scholarship recipients and meet eligibility criteria.
Requires a separate application.
Leadership Scholarships are offered to students who鈥檝e achieved the highest levels of honor or leadership within certain nationally acclaimed organizations (4-H, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, etc.).
May require a separate application.
Many 秘色传媒 academic units offer scholarships to students in certain majors. Some are available to first-time freshman students; others are for returning students (sophomores, juniors and seniors).
Common questions and answers about 秘色传媒 first-time freshman scholarships. Need to update your GPA or test score?
Sources outside 秘色传媒, such as federal and state programs, can help fund your education.
秘色传媒鈥檚 priority deadline for the FAFSA is March 1 and our FAFSA code is 003827.
Students will have access to the new FAFSA on or before December 1. A limited number of students and institutions may be selected for testing prior to this date.
The Promise Scholarship is sponsored by the state of West Virginia. To be considered, you must be a West Virginia resident and complete the Promise application and the FAFSA. 秘色传媒 scholarships usually are offered in addition to Promise. The Promise application deadline is typically March 1. Stay tuned for the 2025 application release date.
Do you live in Ohio or Washington, D.C., or study at Garrett College in Maryland? You may be eligible for reduced tuition.
Reduced Tuition BenefitsYou should also investigate other scholarship sources to help fund your education. Use our external scholarship resources to search for scholarships and learn how to send your scholarship checks to 秘色传媒.
State higher education agencies often have grant or scholarship programs for residents of their state. Learn about grant programs commonly received by 秘色传媒 students.
We're here to help every step of the way.
Already admitted to 秘色传媒? Our Financial Aid staff can help you with questions about the FAFSA, your aid offer, accepting aid, submitting external scholarships to 秘色传媒, etc. Use the to request assistance.
Have questions about submitting your application for admission? Or about your next steps after being admitted? Your 秘色传媒 admissions counselor is an expert on these topics (and many more, so ask them anything!).
Our Admissions staff can assist with any questions or issues you encounter as you apply to 秘色传媒. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. (except University holidays). Call us at 304-293-2121 or fill out our .
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