FAFSA & Scholarships—Your Guide to Finding and Securing Financial Aid

Join Tiffany Anderson, Director of Postsecondary Readiness Programs, and Tana Pendell, Director of State Financial Aid Programs at West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, for an informative conversation with the West Virginia GEAR UP Family Action Network about planning and paying for education after high school. They share practical guidance for West Virginia students and families navigating financial aid options and taking the next step toward college or career training. The discussion explains why completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an important step toward accessing grants, scholarships, work-study opportunities, and federal student loans. Learn more about major state financial aid programs, including the West Virginia Promise Scholarship, West Virginia Invests Grant, and West Virginia Higher Education Grant. Whether you are planning for college, career training, or another postsecondary pathway, financial aid can make your next step more affordable. Start exploring your options and apply early. West Virginia financial aid information and applications: https://www.cfwv.com/financial-aid/ Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-ai... Need help with West Virginia financial aid? Financial Aid Help: (877) 987-7664(877) 987-7664 Email: WVFinancialaid@wvhepc.edu