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

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


January 7th
Spring Drop for Non-Payment Date


January 10th
New Student Orientation


January 13th
First Day of Spring Semester


January 14th
Last Day to Add Spring Classes


January 15th
Last Day to Change Major for Spring Semester


January 17th
Last Day to Drop Classes


January 20th
Campus Closed-Martin Luther King, Jr. Day


January 21st
First Week Attendance Reported by Faculty


January 22nd -23rd
Spring First Disbursement

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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