Statement of Policy:
Incoming freshman, transfer, and current students who meet the criteria are eligible for the Yellow Jacket Scholarship. This is a last dollar in, which means it will cover up to the total cost of tuition, mandatory fees, approved academic program fees, housing and meals that are not covered by other federal, state, institutional, and outside resources. The institutional scholarship will not cover the cost of textbooks, general fees, deferred payment plan fees, health services fees, academic support fees, graduation fees, applied music fees, etc. This scholarship is awarded for the academic year (fall/spring) with renewal determined after the end of the spring semester.
General Eligibility Requirements:
- Undergraduate, Degree-Seeking Student
- Working towards first bachelor’s degree
- FAFSA Completed by June 30th (US Citizen and Eligible Noncitizens)
- Enrolled full time (12+ credit hours) in WVSU credit hours
First Time Freshman Eligibility Requirements:
- Admissions Application
- Final High School Transcripts, GED or TASC
- Immunization Records
- Final College Transcripts (Early/Dual Enrollment)
Transfer Eligibility Requirements:
- Admissions Application
- Immunization Records
- Final High School Transcripts with graduation date (if earned less than 30 credit hours)
- Final College Transcripts (Each institution previously attended)
- Meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress
Note: All requirements are due by the Fall Semester Tuition Due Date to qualify.
The Yellow Jacket Scholarship is renewable for four consecutive years (eight semesters) for first time, first year students. Transfer students can renew for two consecutive years (four semesters). The Yellow Jacket is renewed annually and does not include Summer semesters.
Renewal Requirements:
- Remain continuously enrolled at a full time status in WVSU courses
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0+
- Earn a minimum of 24 credit hours each academic year (fall/spring)
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress
- Complete the FAFSA annually by June 30th
- Registered at a full time status in WVSU courses by June 30th
Student’s must meet all renewal requirements to remain eligible. Semester breaks from enrollment will result in a loss of scholarship eligibility. No Appeals will be granted.
Procedures and Processing:
The Yellow Jacket Scholarship, in addition to any other tuition specific source of funding, cannot exceed the actual cost of base tuition for any semester in which received. If more than one tuition specific award is available to the student, the Yellow Jacket Scholarship funds will be reduced or removed from the student account.
Initial Yellow Jacket Scholarships will be awarded to eligible students who submit all requirements by the published priority deadline.
The Yellow Jacket Scholarship will be added to the Financial Aid Package and is viewable through the student portal, MyState. In addition, an automatic email is generated and sent to the student’s campus email address. If at any point, a change in the award amount is made, an additional automatic email will be generated and sent to the student’s campus email and is available to view immediately through MyState.
The Yellow Jacket Scholarship will pay to the student’s account through regular disbursement, as long as the student has satisfied all outstanding documentation requirements, has begun attendance in all registered courses, and is still meeting all scholarship specific requirements at the time of disbursement.
Award Criteria for the Yellow Jacket Scholarship
| In- State on Campus | High School GPA | ACT or SAT Score | Award Amount |
| Tier 1 | 3.0-3.4 | 20-24 or 1020-1199 | $2200 |
| Tier 2 | 3.5-3.7 | 25-27 or 1200-1699 | $3300 |
| Tier 3 | 3.8-4.0 | 28+ or 1700+ | $5000 |
*Transfer students eligible for Tier 1 only. All Transfer Students must transfer in with 30 credit hours and 3.0 cumulative GPA.
| Out of State on Campus And International | High School GPA | ACT or SAT Score | Award Amount |
| Tier 1 | 3.0-3.4 | 20-24 or 1020-1199 TOEFL:80-89 | $3000 |
| Tier 2 | 3.5-3.7 | 25-27 or 1200-1699 TOEFL:90-99 | $4500 |
| Tier 3 | 3.8-4.0 | 28+ or 1700+ TOEFL:100+ | $6000 |
*Transfer students eligible for Tier 1 only. All Transfer Students must transfer in with 30 credit hours and 3.0 cumulative GPA.
| In- State off Campus | High School GPA | ACT or SAT Score | Award Amount |
| Tier 1 | 3.0-3.4 | 20-24 or 1020-1199 | $1100 |
| Tier 2 | 3.5-3.7 | 25-27 or 1200-1699 | $2200 |
| Tier 3 | 3.8-4.0 | 28+ or 1700+ | $3000 |
*Transfer students eligible for Tier 1 only. All Transfer Students must transfer in with 30 credit hours and 3.0 cumulative GPA.
| Out of State off Campus And International | High School GPA | ACT or SAT Score | Award Amount |
| Tier 1 | 3.0-3.4 | 20-24 or 1020-1199 TOEFL:80-89 | $2000 |
| Tier 2 | 3.5-3.7 | 25-27 or 1200-1699 TOEFL:90-99 | $3000 |
| Tier 3 | 3.8-4.0 | 28+ or 1700+ TOEFL:100+ | $4000 |
*Transfer students eligible for Tier 1 only. All Transfer Students must transfer in with 30 credit hours and 3.0 cumulative GPA.