West Virginia State University

Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships

The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships wants your financial aid process to be as seamless as possible.  We recognize that this can be an intimidating process, so we encourage you to utilize this Step-By-Step Financial Aid Checklist to help guide you.  In addition, our staff is available to assist in any way we can.

2025-2026 Academic Year Dates and Deadlines

September 22nd-26th
Homecoming Week!

October 1st
2026-2027 FAFSA Opens

October 6th-10th
Midterm Week

October 9th
Last Day of Class – 1st 8 weeks

October 10th
Final Exams – 1st 8 weeks

October 13th
First Day of Class – 2nd 8 weeks

October 14th
Last Day to Add/Drop 2nd 8 week course

October 20th
Spring/Summer Registration Begins for Current Students

October 22nd
Graduation Celebration



West Virginia State University
Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships


106 Ferrell Hall
P.O. Box 1000
Institute, WV 25112

Phone: (304) 204-4369
Fax: (304) 766-3335
ofa@wvstateu.edu

FAFSA School Code: 003826

Our Team

Victoria Westfall
Victoria Westfall
Administrative Assistant
Rebekah Redman
Rebekah Redman
Associate Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships
Matthew Cook
Matthew Cook
Financial Aid Technical Support
Alexis Hartwell
Alexis Hartwell
Financial Aid Counselor/Scholarship Coordinator
Jodi Johnston
Jodi Johnston
Interim Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management
Mr. Anthony Parrish
Mr. Anthony Parrish
Financial Counselor Sr.

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