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Paying for College

When it comes to paying for college, there are many options available for both prospective students and those currently enrolled at the Statler College. Student aid comes in many forms including loans, grants, scholarships and work-study opportunities. Review the information below to see what types of financial aid are available to you as a Statler College student.

Future Students

Incoming freshmen are automatically considered for merit-based scholarship at the time they submit their application to WVU. Our no-harm merit awarding means that you are eligible for scholarships whether applying with scores or without.

For more information about Fall 2025 merit scholarships, please visit: https://www.wvu.edu/admissions/scholarships/first-time-freshmen

Starting for fall 2025, Statler College will be offering undergraduate scholarships to incoming students. Please visit: https://www.statler.wvu.edu/students/paying-for-college/incoming-student-scholarships

Current Students

Current Statler College students that were awarded merit-based scholarships will be able to renew those scholarships if all renewal criteria are met. These criteria can be found by visiting: https://financialaid.wvu.edu/home/scholarships/renewal-requirements.

Statler College offers College and Department specific scholarships for current students. The application for these scholarships can be found at: https://www.statler.wvu.edu/students/paying-for-college/current-student-scholarships

Other Resources

Net Price Calculator

WVU has a calculator that takes in a variety of factors like location, GPA, and test scores that can give students a better idea of what the final financial aid amount will be. Visit the Net Price Calculator to try it out.

Financial Aid

Financial aid options include grants, loans, and part-time employment. In order to be considered eligible for any form of financial aid, including scholarships, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA). Find out more at WVU's Financial Aid Office.