Scholarships/Grants/Tuition Assistance Programs

1. Early Admission Scholarship

Description:
The College understands the necessity for high school graduates to begin their futures with marketable skills which are critical to career satisfaction. The College also believes that high school graduates should be presented the opportunity to develop these valuable skills while prudently managing the amount of financial investment required to obtain a post-secondary education. In the spirit of these goals, the College offers high school students the opportunity to receive the Early Admission Scholarship.
Programs:
Diploma/Degree
Eligibility Criteria:

Applicant must be a current high school student
Applicants must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees (if applicable) and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s programs.
Applicant must begin classes within one (1) year of high school graduation
While enrolled at the College, the applicant must maintain (a) continuous enrollment and (b) Satisfactory Academic Progress
Submit Expressive Demonstration (An expressive demonstration of "why college is important to you" (Mediums could include but are not limited to, one or more of the following: written expression, video, presentation, social media engagement, expressive piece of art, etc.)

Number of Awards:
The number of awards is not capped.
Awards:
Degree: Eligible students will be awarded up to $3,000 ($500 per term)
*Additional institutional scholarships cannot be used.
Diploma: Eligible students will be awarded up to $1,500 ($500 per term) in their first academic year.

Application Process & Deadlines:

Application Process: (1) Complete a college interview. (2) Submit your expressive demonstration.
Application Deadline: November 30

2. College Commitment Scholarship

Description:
The College understands the importance of developing high school graduates into productive members of society who are committed to taking an active role in the betterment of our community. Therefore, the College offers the College Commitment Scholarship to high school students who can demonstrate their high level of commitment to completing their degree and pursuing their career path to shape society and the surrounding community.
Programs:
Diploma/Degree
Eligibility Criteria:

Applicant must be a current high school student or have graduated from high school within one year.
- Applicants, before the deadline date must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees (if applicable) and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s diploma or associate degree program.
The student must begin classes within one year of the recipient's high school graduation date.
While enrolled at the college the applicant must maintain (a) continuous enrollment and (b) Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Submit Expressive Demonstration (An expressive demonstration of five or more reasons that going to college and pursuing your career path is important to you. How are you going to shape society and the surrounding community with what you are going to study and pursue in your career? (Mediums could include but are not limited to, one or more of the following: written expression, video, song, presentation, social media engagement, expressive piece of art, etc.)

Number of Awards:
The number of awards is not capped.
Awards:

Degree: Eligible students will be awarded up to $2,000 ($333 per term *additional institutional scholarships cannot be used
Diploma: Eligible students will be awarded up to $1,000 ($333 per term) in their first academic year

Application Process & Deadlines:

Application Process: (1) Complete a college interview. (2) Submit your expressive demonstration.
See your admissions department for current deadlines and eligibility requirements. Application and Seat Fee (if applicable) are due prior to enrollment to establish eligibility.

3. Nursing Pathway Scholarship

Description:
West Virginia Junior College recognizes the need for trained healthcare and nursing professionals in our communities. Therefore, to support this need and the lifelong career goals of our students, WVJC offers the following Nursing Pathway Scholarship to qualified Alumni.
Programs:
Nursing – Associate Degreez
Eligibility Criteria:

Students must be a graduate of one of West Virginia Junior College’s, United Career Institute’s, or East Ohio College’s medical diploma or associate degree programs.
Students must apply for and be accepted into the Institution’s Associate Degree Nursing program.

Number of Awards:
The number of awards is not capped.
Awards:
Degree: Eligible students will be awarded up to $3,000 ($500 per term)
* additional institutional scholarships cannot be used.

Application Process & Deadlines:
Qualified alumni are auto-applied for the Nursing Pathway Scholarship by virtue of their enrollment.
There are no application deadlines.

4. Employee Appreciation Scholarship

Description:
West Virginia Junior College appreciates its employees and their dedication to helping WVJC students improve their lives through career-focused training and support. As a token of its gratitude for the great service WVJC employees provide, WVJC offers the Employee Appreciation Scholarship to its qualified employees.
Programs:
Diploma/Degree
Eligibility Requirements:

The employee must be employed by this Institution, another institution under common ownership, or a related company that provides support to those institutions.
The employee must be in good standing, which includes but is not limited to, consideration of length of employment. The minimum employment is six months of service. Should the employee’s employment be terminated either voluntarily or involuntarily while the employee is receiving the scholarship, awards will be discontinued at the end of the current term.
Employee must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees (if applicable) and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s associate degree or diploma programs.
The Employee Appreciation Scholarship will apply to both full-time and part-time employees as long as the employee meets the criteria stated above.

Number of Awards:
The number of awards is not capped.
Awards
Non-Nursing: Employee - 90% of program tuition and fees (minus other grants, scholarships and benefits). Nursing: Employee - 50% of program tuition and fees (minus other grants, scholarships and benefits). Equally distributed across terms in the program *additional scholarships cannot be used.
Application Process:
Employees should make a written request to the College President including (a) the proposed scholarship recipient, (b) the program of interest, and (c) how the proposed recipient will benefit from the scholarship.
There are no application deadlines.

5. Family Appreciation Scholarship

Description:
West Virginia Junior College appreciates its employees and their dedication to helping WVJC students improve their lives and the lives of their family through career-focused training and support. As a token of its gratitude for the great service WVJC employees provide, WVJC offers the Family Appreciation Scholarship to its qualified employees and family members.
Programs:
Diploma/Degree
Eligibility Requirements:

For the purpose of this scholarship only, “Eligible Family Member” is defined as a parent, spouse, child, or grandchild. This includes family members that are formally adopted. (Note: Siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins and other extended family members are not eligible.) Documentation must be provided upon request.
The employee must be employed by this Institution, another institution under common ownership, or a related company that provides support to those institutions.
The employee must be in good standing, which includes but is not limited to, consideration of length of employment. The minimum employment is six months of service. Should the employee’s employment be terminated either voluntarily or involuntarily while the employee or his/her qualified family member is receiving the scholarship, awards will be discontinued at the end of the current term.
Applicants must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees (if applicable) and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s associate degree or diploma programs.
The Family Appreciation Scholarship will apply to both full-time and part-time employees as long as the employee meets the criteria stated above.

Number of Awards:
The number of awards is not capped.
Awards
All Programs: Qualified Family Member: 50% of program tuition and fees (minus other grants, scholarships and benefits).
Equally distributed across terms in the program *additional scholarships cannot be used.
Application Process:
Employees should make a written request to the College President (a) the proposed scholarship recipient, (b) the program of interest, and (c) how the proposed recipient will benefit from the scholarship.
There are no application deadlines.

6. Armed Services Scholarships

Description:
West Virginia Junior College armed services scholarship is designed to recognize the sacrifice made by volunteering for duty in a branch of the armed services. The objective of the scholarship is to help finance career education for the families of these individuals.
Programs:
Diploma/Degree
Eligibility Requirements:

Active duty or veteran (as defined by the Veteran’s Administration) who served in the Armed Forces and their families who choose to attend West Virginia Junior College
Family members are defined as a parent, step-parent, spouse and children including step-children. This includes family members that are formally adopted.
- Family member applicants must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit seat fees (if applicable) and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s associate degree or diploma programs.
With proper documentation, a veteran, active duty, dependent of a veteran, or a spouse of a veteran will have his or her application fee waived. The student is still responsible to pay the seat fee.
Student must be able to show eligibility proof (for example: Military ID or DD214 papers)

Number of Awards:
The number of awards is not capped.
Awards:
Degree: Eligible students will be awarded up to $2,000 ($333 per term)
Diploma: Eligible students will be awarded up to $1,000 in their first year ($333 per term)
Application Process and Deadlines:
Qualified students and prospective students who have been accepted for enrollment are auto applied for the Armed Services Scholarship by virtue of their enrollment.
There are no application deadlines.

7. Imagine America Scholarships

Description:
The award-winning Imagine America scholarship program helps thousands of high school seniors each year pursue a career college education. As a participating Imagine America institution, WVJC will award up to ten (10) Imagine America scholarships annually based on year of high school graduation. Additional scholarships may be accepted at the sole discretion of WVJC.
Programs:
Diploma/Degree
Eligibility Requirements:

Applicant must be a current high school student
High school GPA of 2.5 or better
Demonstrated community service during senior year
Likelihood of successful college completion

Number of Awards:
Up to ten (10) Imagine America scholarships annually based on year of high school graduation will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship in the first academic year. Additional scholarships may be accepted at the sole discretion of WVJC.
Awards:
Up to $1,000 ($333 per term)
Application Process and Deadlines:
Apply with www.imagine-america.org
Students seeking to apply for this scholarship may submit their application on-line at www.imagine-america.org. Completed applications are initially forwarded to the student’s home high school for review by the appropriate member of the staff. Applications approved by the student’s high school are then forwarded to WVJC for review. *Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress in order to remain eligible for any scholarships. *Scholarship deadline: September 15th of each year following the student’s high school graduation, unless the Imagine America Foundation sets an earlier deadline. Contact Admissions for more information on deadline.
Recent high school graduates have until December 31 to apply. High school graduates of the next year can start applying on January 1.

8. Academic Success Scholarship

It is the goal of the institution to produce graduates who are productive and contributing members of their profession and their communities. The purpose of the Academic Success Scholarship is to motivate and reward responsible students who strive to that end. Scholarship amounts vary based on each student’s academic achievement

Programs:
Degree programs, excluding all nursing programs.
Eligibility Requirements:

Applicant must be enrolled in an Associate Degree Program, excluding nursing.
Student maintains Satisfactory Academic Progress
Student completes at least one academic year of his/her program with a minimum 2.50 CGPA.

Number of Awards:
The number of awards is not capped.
Awards:
4.0 GPA = $3,000 ($1,000 per term)
3.00-3.99 GPA = $2,100 ($700 per term)
2.50 - 2.99 GPA = $1,200 ($400 per term)
*If you are awarded a $3,000 scholarship, additional scholarships cannot be used
Application Process and Deadlines:
All students are auto-applied for the Academic Success Scholarship by virtue of their enrollment once the first academic year is completed. There is no application or deadline. This scholarship can be applied to only one program per student.

9. West Virginia Friends of Coal Miners Scholarship

West Virginia Friends of Coal Miners Scholarship is designed to support current or former coal company employees and their families’ finance career training. Scholarship deadline: Last day of every month.
Programs:
Diploma/Degree
Eligibility Requirements:

Current or former employees including miners, administrative and staff of coal companies and their families who choose to attend West Virginia Junior College.
Family member are defined as a parent, step-parent, spouse and children including step-children
Applicants must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees (if applicable) and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s associate degree or diploma programs.
Student must be able to show eligibility proof (i.e. Coal Miners Card)

Number of Awards:
The number of awards is not capped.
Awards
Degree: Eligible students will be awarded up to $2,000 ($333 per Term)
Diploma: Eligible students will be awarded up to $1,000 in their first year ($333 per Term)
Application Process and Deadlines:
All students are auto-applied by virtue of their enrollment. There is no application deadline.

10. Future Nurses of Wheeling

The Future Nurses of Wheeling Scholarship is designed to financially support students desiring an education and career as a nurse.
Programs:
Associate Degree in Nursing (Wheeling location)
Eligibility Criteria:

Student is accepted for enrollment into the institution’s associate degree in nursing program (Wheeling location)
Student has financial need where financial need is defined as tuition and fees remaining after all other grants, scholarships or benefits are applied.

Number of Awards:
The number of awards is not capped. Awards: Eligible students will be awarded up to $3,000 ($500 per term) *additional scholarships cannot be used
Application Process & Deadlines:
Qualified students are auto-applied for the Future Nurses of Wheeling Scholarship by virtue of their enrollment. There are no application deadlines.

11. Alumni Legacy Scholarship

West Virginia Junior College is committed to upgrading the professional skills and job readiness of West Virginia residents. Therefore, to support this goal and to encourage succeeding generations of West Virginians to realize the career and financial benefits of an education, WVJC offers the Alumni Legacy Scholarship to family members of our graduates
Programs:
Associate Degree / Diploma
Eligibility Requirements:

For the purpose of this scholarship only, “Graduate” is defined as a student who meets graduation requirements from one of the Institution’s diploma or associate degree programs.
Scholarship applicant must be a member of a graduate’s nuclear family. Nuclear family is defined as spouse, mother, father, brother, sister, and children. Step-parents, siblings and children also meet the definition of nuclear family membership. Documentation must be provided upon request. *Eligibility may be extended to family members beyond the nuclear family when requested.
Applicants must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees (if applicable) (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s associate degree or diploma programs and (d) Complete the Alumni Legacy Scholarship form

Number of Awards:
The number of awards is not capped.
Awards:
Degree: Eligible students will be awarded up to $3,000 ($500 per term)
*additional institutional scholarships cannot be used
Diploma: Eligible students will be awarded up to $1,500 in their first academic year ($500 per term)
Application Process & Deadline:
AutoApplied Once Enrolled and the Alumni Legacy Scholarship form is completed and approved by Financial Aid. There is no deadline.

12. Stephen A. Callen Memorial Scholarship

Description:
The Stephen A. Callen Memorial Scholarship is named in the honor of the founder of West Virginia Junior College. Mr. Callen was a respected pioneer in the field of education and dedicated his life and career developing academic programs advancing the educational opportunities and career prospects for West Virginians.
To celebrate his legacy of service to the state of West Virginia this prestigious award will be presented to one high school senior who has demonstrated significant community awareness and academic achievement during their high school years.
Programs:
Associate Degree
Eligibility Criteria:

Applicant must be a current high school student or have graduated from high school within 1 year.
Applicants must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees (if applicable) and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s associate degree program.
The scholarship may be applied to associate degree programs only, with the exception of the Nursing program. It may NOT be applied to nursing programs.
While enrolled at the College, the applicant must maintain (a) continuous enrollment and (b) Satisfactory Academic Progress
Application Materials Submitted for Review Must Include: Official High School Transcript, Two (2) Letters of Recommendation, An expressive demonstration of your (a) community engagement and (b) leadership potential, using a medium of your choosing (Mediums could include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: written expression, video, presentation, social media engagement, expressive piece of art, etc.).

Number of Awards:
One per year
Awards:
One eligible student will be awarded $10,000 the total of which will be evenly distributed across all six terms ($1667 per term) *additional scholarships cannot be used
Application Process & Deadlines:
Application Process: Complete a college interview and submit scholarship application materials
*The Scholarship Board will review all applicants and make a decision on the winning recipient
Application Deadline: Applicant must apply by April 1st of the year of High School Graduation and must enroll and start your program within six months of high school graduation

13. Buckeye Online College Scholarship

Description:
The Buckeye Online College Scholarship is designed to promote higher education for residents of Ohio who need or prefer to obtain their college degree through an online platform.
Programs:
Diploma/Degree
Eligibility Criteria:

Applicant must be a resident of Ohio at the time of acceptance.
Applicant must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees (if applicable) and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s associate degree or diploma programs.
Program in which the applicant is applying must be primarily online at the time of enrollment. For purposes of this grant, an online program is defined as greater than 50% of the clock hours designed to be taken online.

Number of Awards:
The number of awards is not capped.
Awards:
Degree: Eligible students will be awarded up to $3,000 ($500 per term)
* additional institutional grants cannot be used
Diploma: Eligible students will be awarded up to $1,500 ($500 per term)in their first academic year
Application Process & Deadlines:
Qualified students are auto-applied by virtue of their enrollment. Application Deadline: None

14. Keystone State Online College Scholarship

Description:
The Keystone State Online College Scholarship is designed to promote higher education for residents of Pennsylvania who need or prefer to obtain their college degree through an online platform.
Programs:
Diploma/Degree
Eligibility Criteria:

Applicant must be a resident of Pennsylvania at the time of acceptance.
Applicants must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees (if applicable) and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s associate degree or diploma programs.
Program in which the applicant is applying must be primarily online at the time of enrollment. For purposes of this grant, an online program is defined as greater than 50% of the clock hours designed to be taken online.

Number of Awards:
The number of awards is not capped.
Awards:
Degree: Eligible students will be awarded up to $4,000 ($666 per term)
*additional institutional grants cannot be used
Diploma: Eligible students will be awarded up to $2,000 ($666 per term) in their first academic year
Application Process & Deadlines:
Qualified students are auto-applied by virtue of their enrollment.
There is no deadline.

15. Bluegrass State Online College Scholarship

Description:
The Bluegrass State Online College Scholarship is designed to promote higher education for residents of Kentucky who need or prefer to obtain their college degree through an online platform.
Programs:
Diploma/Degree
Eligibility Criteria:

Applicant must be a resident of Kentucky at the time of acceptance.
Applicants must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees (if applicable) and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s associate degree or diploma programs.
Program in which the applicant is applying must be primarily online at the time of enrollment. For purposes of this grant, an online program is defined as greater than 50% of the clock hours designed to be taken online.

Number of Awards:
The number of awards is not capped.
Awards:
Degree: Eligible students will be awarded up to $3,000 ($500 per term)
*additional institutional grants cannot be used
Diploma: Eligible students will be awarded up to $1,500 ($500 per term) in their first academic year
Application Process & Deadlines:
Qualified students are auto-applied by virtue of their enrollment.
There is no deadline.

16. Chesapeake Online College Scholarship

Description:
The Chesapeake Online College Scholarship is designed to promote higher education for residents of Maryland who need or prefer to obtain their college degree through an online platform.
Programs:
Diploma/Degree
Eligibility Criteria:

Applicant must be a resident of Maryland at the time of acceptance.
Applicants must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees (if applicable) and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s associate degree or diploma programs.
Program in which the applicant is applying must be primarily online at the time of enrollment. For purposes of this grant, an online program is defined as greater than 50% of the clock hours designed to be taken online.

Number of Awards:
The number of awards is not capped.
Awards:
Degree: Eligible students will be awarded up to $3,000 ($500 per term)
*additional institutional grants cannot be used
Diploma: Eligible students will be awarded up to $1,500 ($500 per term) in their first academic year
Application Process & Deadlines:
Qualified students are auto-applied by virtue of their enrollment.
There is no deadline.

17. Old Dominion Online College Scholarship

Description:
The Old Dominion Online College Scholarship is designed to promote higher education for residents of Virginia who need or prefer to obtain their college degree through an online platform.
Programs:
Diploma/Degree
Eligibility Criteria:

Applicant must be a resident of Virginia at the time of acceptance.
Applicants must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees (if applicable) and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s associate degree or diploma programs.
Program in which the applicant is applying must be primarily online at the time of enrollment. For purposes of this grant, an online program is defined as greater than 50% of the clock hours designed to be taken online.

Number of Awards:
The number of awards is not capped.
Awards:
Degree: Eligible students will be awarded up to $3,000 ($500 per term)
*additional institutional grants cannot be used
Diploma: Eligible students will be awarded up to $1,500 ($500 per term) in their first academic year
Application Process & Deadlines:
Qualified students are auto-applied by virtue of their enrollment.
There is no deadline

18. Career Enhancement Scholarships

Description:
Each term West Virginia Junior College may offer twenty (20) $1,000 tuition scholarships to employees of participating businesses to enhance the employee’s job skills and value to the employer. The employee must apply for admission, meet all applicable admission requirements, be accepted by WVJC and actually begin classes at the next class start date after the scholarship award date. The scholarship may be applied to tuition incurred in any of the Institution’s Associate Degree or Diploma programs. If the employee drops out of school, any part of the scholarship that has not been credited to the employee’s tuition is forfeited. It may not be used as a tuition credit for individual courses, certificate programs, or other courses/programs. If the employee discontinues employment or is terminated by the participating business, while the employee is enrolled at the institution, the employee will forfeit any part of the scholarship that has not been credited to the employee’s tuition at that point of time.
Programs:
Diploma/Associate Degree
Eligibility Criteria:

Applicant must be an employee of a business participating in the scholarship
Applicants must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees (if applicable) and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s associate degree or diploma programs. (d) begin classes at the next class start date after the scholarship award date.
If the employee drops out of school, any part of the scholarship that has not been credited to the employee's tuition is forfeited.
The scholarship may only be used for a tuition credit in a degree or diploma program at the institution.
If the employee discontinues employment or is terminated by the participating business, while the employee is enrolled at the institution, the employee will forfeit any part of the scholarship that has not been credited to the employee's tuition at that point in time.

Number of Awards:
Up to Twenty
Awards:
Eligible students will be awarded up to $1,000 in the first academic year ($333 per term)
Application Process & Deadlines:
Qualified students are auto-applied by virtue of their enrollment.
There is no deadline

19. Career Fast-Track Scholarship

Description:
The Career Fast-track Scholarship is a tuition scholarship that is designed to assist individuals who have recently lost their job as a result of business closure or reduction-in-force. WVJC understands that many displaced employees desire to use this unfortunate circumstance as an opportunity to transition into a new, rewarding career. WVJC offers this scholarship as a way to assist effected individuals in fast-tracking their transition.
Programs:
Diploma/Associate Degree
Eligibility Criteria:

Applicant’s employment must have been discontinued as a result of business closure or reduction-in-force
Applicant must make application to the Institution within 180 days of their final day of work where the qualified dislocation of employment occurred
Applicant must be accepted into one of the Institution’s Associate Degree or Diploma programs.

Number of Awards:
The number of awards is not capped.
Awards:
Eligible students will be awarded up to $3,000 for the degree ($500 per term)
* additional scholarships cannot be used
Eligible students will be awarded up to $1,500 ($500 per term) in their first academic year for the diploma
Application Process & Deadlines:

Qualified students are auto-applied by virtue of their enrollment. Supporting documentation can be requested at any time. There is no deadline.

20. BSN Pathway Scholarship

West Virginia Junior College recognizes the need for trained healthcare and nursing professionals in our communities. Therefore, to support this need and the lifelong career goals of our students, WVJC offers the following BSN scholarship to qualified alumni.
Program:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
Degree Eligibility Criteria:

Students must be a graduate of one of West Virginia Junior College’s or East Ohio College’s Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Students must apply for and be accepted into the Institution’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) program.

Number of Awards
The number of awards is not capped.
Awards:
Eligible students will be awarded up to $5,000 ($1,250 per term). Additional institutional scholarships above $5,000 cannot be used.
Application Process and Deadlines:
Qualified alumni are auto-applied for the BSN Pathway Scholarship by virtue of their enrollment. There are no application deadlines.

21. Vandalia Health System Employee Scholarship

West Virginia Junior College (WVJC) recognizes the need for quality healthcare professionals in our communities. Additionally, WVJC appreciates it partnership with Vandalia Health System. To address the need for quality healthcare professionals and to demonstrate gratitude to our partner, WVJC offers a scholarship for all Vandalia Health System employees.
Eligibility Criteria:

Must be a current employee of an entity affiliated with the Vandalia Health System
Must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees (if applicable) and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s diploma, associate degree or bachelor degree programs.

Number of Awards:
The number of awards is not capped.
Awards:
$3,000 total, disbursed evenly by term
**Additional Scholarships cannot be used.
Application Process & Deadlines:
Applicant can apply on the College’s website or by notifying the admissions department in writing. Proof of current and good-standing employment may be requested.
Application deadlines are the same as the enrollment deadlines for the RN-BSN program which are generally April and September of each year. Contact the admissions department for the most current information.

22. RN-BSN Nurse Educator Tuition Assistance

West Virginia Junior College recognizes the need for nursing professionals in our communities. In order to educate more nurses, additional nurse educators are needed. To address this need, WVJC offers following RN-BSN Nurse Educator Tuition Assistance.
Eligibility Criteria:

Apply for and be accepted into the College’s RN-BSN Nursing program
Have and maintain an unencumber license to practice as a registered nurse in West Virginia (including compact multi-state license)
Have at least two (2) years of experience practicing as a registered nurse and continue practicing as a registered nurse while matriculating through the RN-BSN program
Enter into a contractual agreement with the College (or another institution operated by the school group) to serve as a clinical faculty member upon graduation from the RN-BSN program for a time period defined in the table below.
Reside within 60 miles of a clinical affiliate of the associate degree and/or practical nursing programs. Contact the admissions department for a current list of clinical affiliates.

Awards

Tuition Assistance
Work Commitment	WVJC ADN Graduate (RN-BSN Pathway Scholarship Already Applied in Figures Below)	Non-WVJC ADN Graduate	# of Tuition Assistance Packages Available Per Calendar Year **
4 Terms / 8 Teaching Modules (Approximately 1 year)	$5,000 (25%) Assistance* $15,000 Remaining Cost	$5,000 (20%) Assistance* $20,000 Remaining Cost	4
8 Terms / 16 Teaching Modules (Approximately 2 years)	$10,000 (50%) Assistance* $10,000 Remaining Cost	$10,000 (40%) Assistance* $15,000 Remaining Cost	2

*Spread over four equal terms
**Additional Scholarships cannot be used.

Notes:

A teaching module is 6 weeks for associate degree nursing programs and a 12 weeks for practical nursing programs.
Tuition Assistance recipients are assigned at least one clinical group for either a 48-hour or 96-hour clinical experience during the teaching module, depending on the course.
Tuition Assistance recipients are compensated for teaching time in accordance with their employment agreement.
Recipients who fail to meet contractual work commitment voluntarily or because of termination with cause, will be required to return unearned portion of the Tuition Assistance. The Institution may use whatever collection methods allowable under law to recoup its losses, not excluding submitting to a collections agency.

Application Process & Deadlines:
Applicant can apply on the College’s website or by notifying the admissions department in writing. Application deadlines are the same as the enrollment deadlines for the RN-BSN program which are generally April and September of each year. Contact the admissions department for the most current information.