College Foundation of West Virginia

College Foundation of West Virginia centers its work on helping West Virginia residents access postsecondary education through need-based grant support tied to in-state study and related regional options. Its programs serve students at multiple points in the undergraduate pipeline, including high school seniors, current undergraduates, adults returning to school, people on academic break, and individuals who are not currently enrolled. The organization’s aid structure reaches both full-time and part-time learners and supports study toward professional certification, 1-year certificates, associate degrees, and bachelor’s degrees. A clear example of that role is the Higher Education Adult Part-Time Student Grant Program, which opens on 10/1/2025 and closes on 7/1/2026. That program is reserved for West Virginia residents who plan to attend or are attending a public college or university in West Virginia on a part-time basis, and recipients are selected on financial need. Eligibility extends to applicants who are high school graduates, GED (TASC) recipients, or holders of a high school equivalent, and it includes U.S. citizens and permanent residents. The organization also administers the West Virginia Higher Education Grant, which supports West Virginia residents seeking associate or bachelor’s degrees on a full-time basis at participating colleges in West Virginia or Pennsylvania, with selection based on academic promise and financial need. Taken together, these programs show an organization focused on statewide educational access, affordability, and degree attainment for West Virginia residents. College Foundation of West Virginia supports traditional students and adult learners alike, with a strong emphasis on financial need, undergraduate progress, and practical pathways into certificates and college degrees.