West Virginia State University introduces “Free for Eight” tuition assistance program

INSTITUTE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia State University (WVSU) has introduced a new tuition assistance initiative called the “Free for Eight” program.

This program aims to eliminate the cost of obtaining a bachelor’s degree for West Virginia residents who meet specific criteria. It is available to incoming freshmen or transfer students beginning in the fall 2024 semester.

West Virginia State University President Ericke S. Cage emphasized the university’s commitment to reducing the financial burden of higher education and ensuring that a high-quality education at WVSU is accessible to all.

The “Free for Eight” program covers the total cost of tuition, mandatory fees, and approved academic program fees not covered by other resources.

It is renewable for four consecutive years for first-time, first-year students and for two consecutive years for transfer students.

Eligibility Requirements Include:

• Undergraduate, degree-seeking student
• Working toward a first bachelor’s degree
• West Virginia resident
• FAFSA completed by the published West Virginia deadline
• Federal Pell Grant eligible
• West Virginia Grant or Scholarship eligible
• Enrolled full time (12 or more credit hours) in WVSU courses
• Complete a Free for Eight Application

Awards will be made to eligible students who submit all requirements by the published priority deadline while funding remains available.

The deadline to apply for the fall semester is June 30, 2024.

For more information, contact the WVSU Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships at (304) 204-4369 or ofa@wvstateu.edu . More information is also available online at www.wvstateu.edu/freeforeight .

Bluefield University recently unveiled its tuition reduction program .