Foster Care Waiver
Foster Care waivers may be offered to West Virginia residents who were in foster care in West Virginia for at least one year preceding when they graduated from high school (or passed the TASC examination).
Eligible Students
Degree-seeking, undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelors, graduate, or professional degree.
Apply
Eligible students should work with their Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) counselor to apply through the West Virginia DHHR. Students must apply for the waiver within two years of graduation or passing the TASC examination. The WVU Hub is notified of eligible students by West Virginia DHHR. Students must also submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year via the Federal Student Aid website.
Enrollment Requirements
Students must be enrolled full-time.
Limits
Students cannot receive waivers for more than eight undergraduate semesters or completion of a bachelors degree, whichever comes first.
Additional Requirements
- Students must meet satisfactory academic progress for financial aid eligibility.
- See the Waivers webpage for other important general waiver criteria.