PROMISE is a merit-based state scholarship for West Virginia residents entering a participating institution in the state. For the class of 2027, the portal sets March 1, 2027, as the joint deadline for the PROMISE application and FAFSA. Applicants must graduate from a West Virginia high school, meet the required continuous residency rules for themselves and, when applicable, a parent or guardian; the portal also specifies in-state high-school coursework requirements.
The published academic path for this cohort combines a 3.0 high-school GPA with an ACT score of 21 or SAT score of 1080; check the cohort page for superscore rules and testing dates. Initial awards target students entering as full-time first-year students within the permitted period after graduation. The scholarship may be up to $5,500 per year or tuition and mandatory fees, whichever is less, at in-state institutions.
The award has renewal conditions: students must remain full time, complete required credits, meet the GPA standard, and follow program rules. It cannot be used for out-of-state enrollment and does not automatically pay housing or meals. Complete the CFWV forms, arrange for the school to send transcripts and official scores, and save the FAFSA confirmation. If a score is pending on March 1, current instructions encourage applying before the deadline and linking valid results once processed.
Before accepting aid, verify in writing who may apply, what costs it covers, whether it renews, and how it interacts with FAFSA and other scholarships. Confirm dates in the official portal and ask the college for your remaining net cost.
Read the program profile and FAFSA guide; ask for an individual review before committing.
PROMISE: requisitos para la clase 2027 — College for West Virginia (CFWV).
Solicitud PROMISE 2027 — College for West Virginia (CFWV).
Instituciones participantes — College for West Virginia (CFWV).
Information checked against official sources on October 13, 2026. Dates refer to the stated cycle and may change; verify the official portal and your institution’s financial-aid office before applying. A scholarship or grant may not cover housing, food, transportation, and every fee.
Verify the current cycle, remaining net cost, and any renewal or repayment obligations before accepting.
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PROMISE Scholarship
PROMISE is a merit-based state scholarship for West Virginia residents entering a participating institution in the state. For the class of 2027, the portal sets March 1, 2027, as the joint deadline for the PROMISE application and FAFSA. Applicants must graduate from a West Virginia high school, meet the required continuous residency rules for themselves and, when applicable, a parent or guardian; the portal also specifies in-state high-school coursework requirements. The publ
State college scholarship and aid program
Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education
The agency sets rates, eligibility, and caps; the college certifies need, cost, and the individual amount within those limits.
Public student-aid administering office
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