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Student Success Summit
The 2023 Student Success Summit will be held July 12th and 13th
at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center located in
Charleston, WV. The Student Success Summit is a collaborative event
focusing on creating seamless and supportive lifelong learning
systems for our state's students.
Registration is now open.
First-Generation College Celebration
Colleges and universities across West Virginia celebrate
successes of first-generation students.
College Application and Exploration Week
Students from more than 400 West Virginia schools participate
in College Application and Exploration
Week.
Champion of College Access and Success
Thirty-eight high schools across West Virginia recognized for
strong efforts to help students plan for education or training
after graduation. Principals and counselors receive 'Champion of College Access and
Success' Awards.
School of Excellence Award
Raleigh County's Liberty High School receives American
College Application Campaign's School of Excellence Award.
CFWV Professionals - CFWV Usage Feedback
In order to promote best practices and support the users of the
portal, we need direct feedback from
you. Your feedback in regard to CFWV and the
Professional Center will help us continue to improve the qualify of
service that we provide. CFWV is considering offering monthly,
virtual 30-minute mini trainings on the site that highlight
specific features and best practices. Your feedback will help
direct the topics and planning of these mini-training sessions.
Resources
CFWV Resources
College for West Virginia provides free downloadable
materials to public and non-profit organizations
working to advance college access and success in West Virginia.
CFWV Event Outreach
Request CFWV at your event. Click
here to register.
CFWV Financial Aid Video Library
Have questions about financial aid? The CFWV Financial Aid Video Library is
now updated for 2022-23.
Txt 4 Success
The class of 2023 can now sign up to receive
college tips and reminders via text message. Students
can also text us for college help, and a college access advisor
will respond.
Teach WV
"Grow your own pathway" into the teaching
profession. TeachWV can help you
define your unique path.
FAFSA Completion
Use the dashboard to see your school's
FAFSA completion rate.
FAFSA Guardianship Booklet
A guide to the FAFSA and Guardianship Process,
provided by Legal Aid of West Virginia.
CFWV Quick Contact Guide
Students, families, and educators: Need financial aid or
admissions contact information to one of WV's two- or four-year
colleges or universities? Check out CFWV's Quick
Contact Guide.
Veterans Resources
West Virginia is a Yellow Ribbon state. Learn more about the
available resources
for veterans.
Value of College
In West Virginia, college is possible - and necessary. It's
estimated that 70% of West Virginia's future job openings will
require more than a high school diploma. To see how higher
education looks in the state of West Virginia and in your county,
click the image below.
