Tuition & Fees
We understand that the thought of undergraduate school expenses can be stressful. However, we have several ways to help you pay for college and make your education more affordable. In fact, WVU is one of the most affordable universities in the nation for both in-state and out-of-state students. Through scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study opportunities, we can help you make your dreams for the future a possibility within reach. You can determine an estimate of your tuition costs at the WVU Tuition website.
Financial Assistance
WVU Hub
Evansdale Crossing (2nd floor)
62 Morrill Way
Morgantown, WV 26506
Phone: 304-293-1988
Fax: 304-293-4890
The WVU Financial Aid Office has information and applications for University financial aid programs including need-based grants, scholarships, federal work study, guaranteed student loans, outside resources, and other funding options.
Title IV‐E Child Welfare Training Project
Tuition and monthly stipends are available through the School of Social Work and the
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Title IV-E Child Welfare Training Project.
In order to be considered for an award, a student must:
- Be admitted to BSW or MSW Degree Program (on campus or online) and continue to be in good academic standing in the Social Work Program.
- Be interviewed by WVU faculty and DHHR representatives.
- Agree to complete a field placement at the WV Department of Health and Human Resources.
- Pass a Criminal Investigations Background (CIB) clearance
- Have a valid driver’s license
- Eligible to receive a WV Social Work License
- Complete 9 credits in Families and Children, 3 of which are in Child Welfare
- Upon graduation, accepted a position offered by DHHR in any of its state or county offices in the state of WV for an equivalent time as tuition and waiver/stipends were received, or pay back all funds accepted.
IV‐E Traineeship Application Process:
Please forward the following to Linda Grandon as shown below:
- Submit a resume that includes: local and permanent address(es) and phone(s), email, anticipated date of graduation, and names and phone numbers of references.
- A brief personal statement describing your interest in public child welfare social services
IV‐E Project Staff:
Linda Grandon – WVU School of Social Work
P.O. Box 6830 – 4321 Field Hall
Morgantown, WV 26506-6830 304-293-
3580, ext. 33580
Principal Investigator:
Jacki Englehardt, MSW, ACSW
MSW Admissions & Recruitment Coordinator
Title IV-E Coordinator
Clinical Instructor
School of Social Work
Eberly College of Arts & Sciences
West Virginia University
Office: 304-293-3280
Other Financial Considerations and Resources
Outside Employment
Students are permitted to engage in outside employment during their tenure in the BSW program, and the SSW places no formal limits on the number of hours students may work while in the program. However, it is strongly advised that students discuss their outside employment obligations with their academic advisors to ensure that they are allotting sufficient time to complete their academic coursework and field internship hours.
Additional Loans
Many students use outside loans to fund their undergraduate education. In order to apply for
student loans, students must complete a FAFSA prior to March 1.
Credit‐Based Loan Options (PLUS and Private)
There are a variety of different credit-based loan options from the federal government and private lenders. However, there are differences between federal and private loans such as the borrower, the lender, interest rates, fees, and terms. We have tools to help you determine what works best for you!
Students and parents can apply for private loans. Parent PLUS Loans are options for parents of dependent undergraduates. More information available view more on loans.
Private Loans
Private loans are non-federal educational loans through private lenders (banks) which allow students to borrow additional funds after federal student loans have been exhausted. Each lender has different eligibility requirements, interest rates, fees, and repayment terms. For example, some lenders may require students to be enrolled at least half-time in a degree-granting program, while other lenders may allow students who are non-degree or enrolled less than half-time to borrow. Some lenders also require that a student make Satisfactory Academic Progress for financial aid eligibility to receive their loans.
Borrower: Student or Parent
Additional Requirements: Funds cannot be disbursed to the student's account until all
requirements are complete. Students applying for any private (non-federal) educational
loan must complete a Self-Certification form.
FAFSA Info
The first step in securing any Financial Aid is to complete the FAFSA by March 1st. You can start that process at the FAFSA website.