The West Virginia Higher Education Grant is a need-based financial aid program designed to ensure West Virginia students with financial need are given an opportunity to pursue post-secondary education. The grant may be renewed until the student's course of study is completed, but may not exceed an additional three academic years beyond the initial award. Applicants must have West Virginia residency for at least 12 months prior to date of application (for dependent students, the legal residence of the parent(s) on the FAFSA is the student's residency). They must be a high school graduate or have earned a TASC (former GED) or high school equivalent certificate. Applicants must also have not previously earned a bachelor's degree. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission for more information.