FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS

Federal assistance programs are administered through the Department of Education. Any U.S. citizen, or person in the U.S. for other than temporary reasons, who is enrolled or accepted for enrollment on at least a half-time basis may apply for these programs.

Federal Pell Grant

The Federal Pell Grant is an important source of aid for students who demonstrate financial need. Applications are available through high school counselors or WVBC Financial Aid Office. The amount of the award depends upon the student's determination of eligibility, the cost of attendance, and a payment schedule issued by the Department of Education.

Federal SEOG

The Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant is for students who have exceptional financial need and are unable to continue their education. An eligible FSEOG recipient must be an undergraduate student and have financial need. If a student loses Pell Grant eligibility prior to disbursement of the FSEOG, the student becomes ineligible to receive FSEOG.

Federal Student Loan Programs

Federal Loans may be available to students and/or their parents. They include the Federal Family Education Loan, Subsidized and Unsubsidized Federal Direct Student Loans and the Federal P.L.U.S. Loans. The Financial Aid Office will provide information regarding these loans.

Veterans' Educational Benefits

If a Veteran has been honorably discharged from the Armed Forces, Educational Benefits may be available upon application to the Veterans Administration. Dependents of Veterans who are totally disabled or died as a result of military service, may be eligible for benefits. Members of the Reserve Components may be eligible for VA Benefits under the Montgomery GJ. Bill.

Career Search Assistance

Because of the proven competency of the College's graduates, area employers are in frequent communication with the school's Career Services Representative who maintains records of available positions and each student's qualifications. The services of the Career Services Representative are available to graduates of all programs. Every effort is made to place each graduate in the position for which he or she is most qualified. However, West Virginia Business College does not guarantee employment. Each student must register with the Career Services Representative during the last six weeks of the quarter in which he or she is scheduled to graduate.

Director List

A student is placed on the Director's List if he or she has earned at least a 3.5 GPA during any given quarter. The student must have attempted at least twelve (12) quarter hours for that quarter.

College Scholarship

West Virginia Business College will offer scholarships of $1000.00  value and $500.00 value when conditions and projected class schedules allow. Scholarships will apply to selected programs. To qualify, students in the normal trade area must (1) have achieved at least a 3.0 (out of 4.0) grade point average in high school, (2) currently be in the senior class of high school or a graduate of the most recent senior class, (3) receive the recommendation in writing of the high school principal or guidance counselor, thus giving  the principal or guidance counselor the major role in the selection process. All other conditions for admission into the college still apply. This scholarship program is open to all applicants meeting the above conditions on a fair and equal basis. Recipients must meet all satisfactory progress standards and other conditions applicable to all students. The $1000.00 scholarships will apply to the Specialized Associate Degree Programs. The $500.00 scholarships will apply to all diploma programs. The only terms and conditions which must be met to receive the scholarship are listed above. The scholarship is distributed during the student's last quarter before graduation.

The application procedures are as follows: The applicant will obtain a letter from the high school principal or guidance counselor. Official high school transcripts are also required. Upon presentation of this letter to WVBC, the applicant will receive the scholarship providing the applicant satisfies all normal enrollment conditions, actually enrolls into and graduates from WVBC. The deadline for providing the letter is the midpoint of the applicant's first academic quarter at WVBC.

President's Scholarship- WVBC offers to all high school seniors, a President’s scholarship in the amount of $18,200, which covers tuition, application fee and administrative fees.  The applicant must be a high school senior and make the highest score on the test offered at the college.  There is no charge for this test.  All current high school seniors are eligible to participate.

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