Financial Aid
Resources for High School Students
FAFSA: Make sure you fill out your FAFSA in order to get financial aid from your institution and federal student aid!
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation: This organization supports students in their journey toward higher education and future careers. TGKVF administers over 100 scholarship funds to students across the entire state of West Virginia.
https://tgkvf.org/scholarship-information/
College for West Virginia: By searching on their database of over 20,000 scholarships, you can easily access opportunities that are right for you!
https://secure.cfwv.com/Financial_Aid_Planning/Scholarships#/Landing
Your college’s website: Make sure you check out your future university’s websites to see what scholarships you may be eligible to receive and apply!
https://financialaid.wvu.edu/home/scholarships
https://www.marshall.edu/sfa/scholarships/
https://www.wvwc.edu/financial-aid-scholarships/scholarships-grants/
https://www.ucwv.edu/admissions/financial-aid/types-of-aid/scholarships/
Resources for Health Professions Students
WV AHEC RCH Scholars: Join this 2 year program in order to engage in clinical, didactic, and community-based activities in rural and underserved areas of WV to build your skill set, positively impact lives of West Virginians, and receive $1300 upon completion!
https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/west-virginia-area-health-education-center/rural-community-health-scholars/
WV Financial Incentive Programs for Health Science Professions: Check out the link to find a compilation of available financial aid for future physicians, dentists, pharmacists, physical therapists, social workers, and more!
HRSA National Health Service Corp: The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Program awards scholarships to students pursuing an eligible training or degree program for a primary care health profession. In return, scholars commit to provide primary care health services in communities in need.
https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/scholarships/overview
Your college department’s website: Make sure you check out your department’s website to see what scholarships you may be eligible to receive and apply!
Examples of program specific financial aid at different universities:
https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/alumni/support-dentistry/scholarships/
https://www.wvwc.edu/programs/nursing/
https://westliberty.edu/physician-assistant/admissions/financial-aid/
