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Student Success Summit
The
2023 Student Success Summit was 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.
First-Generation College Celebration
Colleges and universities across West Virginia celebrate
successes of first-generation students.
College Application and Exploration Week
Register to participate in College Application and Exploration
Week.
College Day Tour
Representatives from West Virginia's colleges and universities
hit the road in September and October as part of West Virginia's
annual "College Day Tour." Register
now to print a personal barcode that college
representatives can scan.
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
Ravenswood High School receives American College
Application Campaign's School of Excellence Award.
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.
#BetterFAFSA Info and Toolkit
The 2024-2025 FAFSA includes unprecedented
changes to how students and families apply for federal
student aid and how we determine eligibility, giving students a
better and simpler experience with the FAFSA form.
CFWV Event Outreach
Request CFWV at your event. Click
here to register.
Txt 4 Success
The class of 2024 can now sign up to receive
college tips and reminders via text message by texting
"CFWV" to 304-912-CFWV(2398) to
enroll. 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.
Higher Education Outreach
Ready-made social media
& marketing materials for colleges,
universities, high schools & partners across West Virginia
promoting West Virginia's state-sponsored financial aid programs
that offer more than $100 million per year to support students
pursuing postsecondary education. Additional resources cover campus
mental health & apprenticeship opportunities.
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.
