PROMISE Scholarship
Up to $5,500 per year or tuition and mandatory fees, whichever is less; paid to the college, with duration depending on associate or bachelor’s study.
About PROMISE Scholarship
PROMISE provides merit-based tuition and fee aid to eligible West Virginia residents at participating in-state institutions.
The cohort page requires state residency, at least a 3.0 cumulative and core-course GPA, plus high-school course and test criteria. Accepted ACT/SAT scores and final test dates vary by cohort: check the 2027 chart rather than an earlier-year brochure. Only first-year students generally receive an initial award, and the institution must be on the official list.
Create a WVSAM account, file the PROMISE application and FAFSA by the deadline, then monitor grades, scores, and residency status. The 2027 window opened October 1, 2026; if grades or scores are still pending, CFWV advises filing on time so later results can be linked to the application. Confirm renewal and credit rules with campus aid.
Who it serves and what it can cover: Up to $5,500 per year or tuition and mandatory fees, whichever is less; paid to the college, with duration depending on associate or bachelor’s study.
How to apply or get help: Create a WVSAM account, file the PROMISE application and FAFSA by the deadline, then monitor grades, scores, and residency status. The 2027 window opened October 1, 2026; if grades or scores are still pending, CFWV advises filing on time so later results can be linked to the application. Confirm renewal and credit rules with campus aid. For case-specific questions, contact the program or financial-aid office named on its official page.
State student financial-aid program