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
September 22nd-26th
Homecoming Week!
October 1st
2026-2027 FAFSA Opens
October 6th-10th
Midterm Week
October 9th
Last Day of Class – 1st 8 weeks
October 10th
Final Exams – 1st 8 weeks
October 13th
First Day of Class – 2nd 8 weeks
October 14th
Last Day to Add/Drop 2nd 8 week course
October 20th
Spring/Summer Registration Begins for Current Students
October 22nd
Graduation Celebration
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