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
March 2nd
Advising for Fall Semester Begins
March 2nd-7th
Mid-Term Examinations
March 8th-15th
Spring Break
March 16th
Registration for Fall Semester Begins for Current Students
March 25th
Second Loan Disbursement for Spring Semester Only Loans
March 25th
Graduation Celebration
March 27th
Last Day to Withdraw from Classes or College
March 30th
Open Registration for Fall Semester Begins
May 1st
Last Day of Spring Classes
May 2nd-7th
Final Exams
May 9th
Commencement
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
