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West Virginia PROMISE Scholarship

Important Updates for the 2020 Application

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges it has created, the WV Higher Education Policy Commission has approved temporary modifications to qualify for and renew WV financial aid programs. Click here for more information or watch this recorded training outlining the modifications. Click here for information on ACT On-Campus testing (ACT residual testing) opportunities for 2020 PROMISE applicants. These modifications were for the 2019-20 school year and 2020 application year only.

To apply or check your PROMISE Scholarship application status, visit the West Virginia Student Aid Management System by clicking the WVSAM button below.

WVSAM

PROMISE Scholarship

The PROMISE Scholarship is a merit-based financial aid program for West Virginia residents. Students who achieve certain academic requirements are eligible to receive funds to help pay for college. Eligible high school graduates will receive annual awards up to $4,750 to cover the cost of tuition and mandatory fees at public or independent institutions in West Virginia. Awards are contingent upon annual funding of the program by the West Virginia State Legislature.

PROMISE Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

Timeline for the Class of 2021

>>See message above about important changes due to COVID-19<<

OCTOBER 1, 2020

The 2021-22 FAFSA will be available on www.fafsa.ed.gov .

The PROMISE Application will be available on October 1, 2020.

MARCH 1, 2021: PROMISE Application and FAFSA Filing Deadline

Students must complete the PROMISE Scholarship Application by March 1, 2021.
In order to be considered for the PROMISE Scholarship, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be received by the Federal Student Aid Processing Center on or before March 1, 2021, and meet the conditions for processing.
Students who have not met the GPA and/or test score requirements, can qualify after March 1, but must submit an application and FAFSA by the March 1 deadline.

APRIL / MAY 2021

Initial award notifications are sent to PROMISE Scholars by their preferred method of contact, indicated on WVSAM account creation.

JUNE 6, 2021: SAT

Last date to take the SAT to establish scholarship eligibility. Scores will not be accepted for any SAT taken after June 6, 2021.

To report your official scores to our office use SAT Code: 3456

JULY 18, 2021: ACT

Last date to take the ACT (national test only) to establish scholarship eligibility. Scores will not be accepted for any ACT taken after July 18, 2021.

To report your official scores to our office use ACT Code: 4539

ACT Residual Test Scores are NOT permitted for the class of 2021.

PROMISE Scholarship Renewal Requirements

Summer PROMISE Scholarship Awards

Community Service for PROMISE Scholarship Applicants

Applicants for PROMISE Scholarship awards are strongly urged to perform at least 20 hours of unpaid community service while in high school and college. The community service may include, but is not limited to, participating with non-profit, governmental, institutional or community-based organizations designed to improve the quality of life for community residents, meet the needs of community residents or foster civic responsibility.

List of Community Service Contacts