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

August 18th
First Day of Classes – Fall Semester

August 22nd
Last Day to Add/Drop Classes

August 25th
Last Day for Book Vouchers

August 27th
First Disbursement for Financial Aid funds

September 1st
Campus Closed

September 17th
Constitution Day



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

Rebekah Redman
Rebekah Redman
Associate Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships
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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