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.

2024-2025 Academic Year Dates and Deadlines

November 4th
Open Registration-Spring Semester

November 12th
Registration Celebration-Wilson Student Union

November 19th
Graduate Fair-Wilson Student Union

November 24th -November 30th
Thanksgiving Recess-Campus Closed

November 30th
Spring Financial Aid Priority Deadline

December 6th
Last Day to Complete Fall Loan Requirements

December 7th
Last Day of Fall Classes

December 11th
Last Fall Financial Aid Disbursement

December 13th
Last Day of Final Exams

December 20th
Satisfactory Academic Progress Notifications for Spring Sent 

January 6th
Spring Payment Due Date
Spring Financial Aid Appeal Due Date

January 7th
Spring Drop for Non-Payment Date

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

Matthew Cook
Matthew Cook
Financial Aid Technical Support
Jodi Johnston
Jodi Johnston
Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships
Mr. Anthony Parrish
Mr. Anthony Parrish
Financial Counselor Sr.
Esther Vanhoose
Esther Vanhoose
Financial Aid Scholarship Coordinator
Victoria Westfall
Victoria Westfall
Administrative Assistant

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