Submit the FAFSA
You must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for federal aid. It's also required for other programs, like the West Virginia Promise Scholarship.
Steps to Complete
- Set up your Federal Student Aid ID.
- Fill out the FAFSA online or through the myStudentAid app.
- Use school code 003827 to send your information to WVU.
- Check your WVU MIX email frequently for follow-up steps you may need to complete, such as making corrections, submitting additional documents or simply accepting or declining your aid after it is offered.
Important Dates
- March 1: WVU's FAFSA priority deadline
- August 1: Merit scholarship eligibility deadline for first-time students.
Have questions about financial aid?
We have you covered with our answers to common questions about financial aid. If you have other questions about financial aid, please contact your admissions counselor.
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Top Financial Aid Questions
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- How and when will I receive my financial aid?
- How do I check the status of my financial aid application?
- How do I contact the Financial Aid Office?
- What are the eligibility requirements for financial aid?
- What is verification and how long will it take?
- What types of financial aid do you have available?
- When is the financial aid application deadline?
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