West Virginia State University
Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
Welcome
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
June 30th
Priority Deadline for Fall Financial Aid
July 2nd-3rd
Offices Closed
July 9th
Last Day of Classes
July 10th
Final Exams
July 17th
State Start 2026
July 31st
Payment Deadline for Registered Students
August 7th
State Start 2026
August 14th
Work Study Student Orientation
August 17th
First Day of Classes
August 21st
Last Day to Add/Drop Classes
August 26th
First Financial Aid Disbursement
September 7th
Offices Closed
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
