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Types of Aid
Understanding Types of Financial Aid
There are various forms of Financial Aid at 福利理伦 which consist of grants, student employment, scholarships, and loans. These forms of financial aid are available to any student who qualifies. In order to qualify, the student must complete a聽.
Have questions about what types of financial aid are available? We鈥檝e got you covered! Whether it be grants, loans, or scholarships the information below will provide you with all that you need to begin applying for and accepting your financial aid offer(s).
While care has been taken to provide accurate and current information about 福利理伦 scholarships and grants, the information on this website is subject to change without notice.
Merit-Based
福利理伦 offers a variety of merit-based scholarships to undergraduate students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement.
Most merit-based scholarship programs require that you be enrolled full-time, maintain a minimum GPA, and complete 30 credit hours each academic year. Most scholarships are renewable, but some are not. Be sure to read聽Important Information About Scholarships for additional detail on terms and conditions.
To learn about various scholarship opportunities at 福利理伦, click on the relevant links below:
- 福利理伦 Scholarships for WV Applicants
- 福利理伦 Scholarships for Metro Applicants
- 福利理伦 Scholarships for Non-Resident Applicants
- 福利理伦 Private Scholarships
- 福利理伦 Test Optional Merit Scholarships
To download a copy of the 福利理伦 Merit-based Scholarship policy (for the prior academic year), click on the link below.
Review Merit Based Scholarships
Achievement Tuition Waiver Grant
The Achievement Tuition Waiver Grant聽is available to assist incoming first-time freshmen who have exceptional financial need聽based on the results of the聽. Eligibility for聽the Achievement Tuition Waiver Grant and the聽amount聽of the award聽is聽determined based on the student鈥檚 demonstrated unmet financial need and the student鈥檚 high school academic performance.聽The grant is available to residents, metro and non-resident students. Click the link below that is applicable to you.
- Achievement Tuition Waiver Grant for Incoming West Virginia Students with Financial Need 鈥 Student Financial Assistance (marshall.edu)
- Achievement Tuition Waiver Grant for Incoming Metro Students with Financial Need
- Achievement Tuition Waiver Grant for Incoming Non-resident Students with Financial Need
Private Foundation Scholarships
福利理伦 has a number of endowed and annual scholarships that have been established through the 福利理伦 Foundation by individuals who care deeply about 福利理伦 and our students. Many students are selected to receive endowed and annual scholarship awards by committees from departments and colleges, while others are selected by staff from the Office of Student Financial Assistance.
The state of West Virginia offers multiple resources for students. 罢丑别听West Virginia Higher Education Grant聽is a need-based financial aid program to ensure full-time West Virginia undergraduate students are given an opportunity to pursue post-secondary education while the聽WV Higher Education Adult Part-Time Student (HEAPS) Grant聽is awarded to undergraduate part-time students.
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罢丑别听Promise Scholarship聽is awarded to WV high-school seniors on the basis of their high school academic records and test scores.
罢丑别听West Virginia Engineering, Science and Technology Scholarship (a.k.a. WV STEM Scholarship) Program聽is an undergraduate student financial aid program designed to enable and encourage academically talented individuals to pursue careers in the fields of engineering, science, and technology in West Virginia.
罢丑别听West Virginia Nursing Scholarship Program聽offers awards to students pursuing LPN, RN, LPN teaching or master鈥檚 or doctoral nursing education who are willing to stay in West Virginia.
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West Virginia鈥檚 newest, most prestigious scholarship 鈥 the聽Underwood-Smith Teaching Scholars Program聽鈥 helps recent high school graduates pursue rewarding careers as WV teachers in math, science, elementary education or special education.
There are two Federal Grant opportunities for students to help offset their costs.聽 The Federal Pell Grant Program is available to eligible undergraduate students and is designed to provide a 鈥淔oundation鈥 of financial assistance to undergraduate students that qualify and may be combined with other forms of aid to meet the full cost of education. The Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG) was established to assist in making the benefits of college education available to qualified undergraduate student who, for lack of financial means of their own or their families, would be unable to obtain such benefits without the grant. These two grants are available to students who demonstrate financial need based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) results. For further details on these Federal Grants, please click the link below.
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The Federal TEACH is available to students who intend to teach in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves students from low-income families for four years within eight years of completing their degree leading to a career in teaching. To receive a TEACH Grant, you must meet certain criteria annually.
Federal Direct Loans
For many students and families, borrowing educational loans is a necessary part of paying for college. Educational loans are available to undergraduate and graduate students as well as parents of undergraduate students. Student loan borrowing is an investment in your future. When deciding to borrow, it is important you obtain the best possible loans available to you in terms of interest rates and terms of repayment.
The Direct Loan Program is provided and administered by the Federal government, U.S. Department of Education. This loan is designed to help students pay for聽tuition, fees, books, and living expenses. Student loans must be repaid. Direct loans that are available include: Direct Subsidized Loan, Direct Unsubsidized Loan, Federal William D. Ford Direct PLUS Loan, and the Federal William D. Ford Direct Graduate PLUS Loan.
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Private Loans
Private student loans are available for students who need additional funding after all federal aid options have been considered, or for those who are ineligible for federal financial aid.
There are several private loan options to help assist students with paying for education expenses. Private loans should be considered only if you require additional funds beyond your maximum Federal Direct Loan eligibility or do not qualify for federal aid.
Please note that total financial aid, including private loans, cannot exceed your cost of attendance for the academic year. Students are strongly encouraged to compare the terms, interest rates, and repayment options of private loans with those offered through Federal Direct Loan programs before borrowing.
Part-Time Employment Including Federal Work-Study (FWS)
On-Campus Opportunities:聽At any given time, about 725 undergraduates and 600 graduate students are employed on campus. While many on-campus jobs are posted through , you may choose to directly contact some of the on-campus employers shown below:
- 聽鈥 First Floor Memorial Student Center, 304-696-2544
- Housing and Residence Life聽鈥 Holderby Hall, 304-696-3464
- Graduate Assistantships聽鈥 Various Departments on Campus
Near Campus Opportunities:聽Students are often able to find work in the surrounding communities. To assist you with your part-time job search, we suggest you create and maintain your resume and profile with聽. Please contact Career Services at 304-696-2370 for assistance.
Shown below are other links that may assist you with your part-time job search:
- (Huntington, WV)
- (Ashland, KY)
The 福利理伦 School of Medicine Office of Student Assistance strives to meet your financial needs by providing funds through federal, state, and institutional programs. In addition, the office offers comprehensive financial aid counseling and debt management services.
For more information on medical school financial assistance, visit the 福利理伦 School of Medicine Office of Student Financial Assistance website at聽.
For efficient handling of MUSOM students鈥 financial aid records, inquiries, and other financial aid related questions, please contact:
Parker Unroe, Assistant Director of Student Financial Assistance
Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
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1321 Hal Greer Blvd.
Huntington, WV聽 25701
304-691-8739 (phone)
304-691-8740 (fax)
unroep@marshall.edu
Information about Military Benefits is located in聽Military and Veterans Affairs.
Tuition Assistance benefits are also available as a financial resource for active duty military students please contact Jonathan McCormick, Director of Military and Veterans Affairs for more information at 304-696-5278.
For efficient handling of student鈥檚 VA records, inquiries, and other VA-related questions including VA Educational Benefits, please contact VA Coordinator Lora Varney in the Registrar鈥檚 Office at 304-696-2254.
This page provides details on financial aid options available for students attending summer sessions at 福利理伦, including eligibility requirements and how to apply for aid during the summer term.