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Whether you are a new student or continuing education after a gap or facing some special circumstances, BRCTC offers financial aid grants to pay for college and achieve career goals.
New Students
As a new student, you are eligible for a number of financial aid grants offered at BRCTC.
Returning Students
Continuing education can be more accessible with Blue Ridge CTC’s financial aid grants.
Grants and scholarships are often called “gifts” because they are free money—financial aid that doesn’t have to be repaid. Grants are often based on financial needs.
Grants come in different forms and from different sources.Learn about different grants offered at Blue Ridge CTC written below.
Pell Grants are awarded to undergraduate students who have
not earned a bachelor’s or a professional degree. Pell Grants are considered a foundation of federal financial aid, to which aid from other federal and non-federal sources might be added. Eligibility determined by the FAFSA. No additional application required.
The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) program is for undergraduates with exceptional financial need. Pell Grant recipients with the lowest expected family contributions will be considered first for a FSEOG. The FSEOG does not have to be repaid. Eligibility determined by the FAFSA. No additional application required.
Federal work-study jobs help students earn money while attending Blue Ridge Community and Technical College. Undergraduate students with work-study jobs may work part-time on or off campus while enrolled. Federal work-study provides part-time jobs for undergraduates with financial need, which allows students to earn money to assist with living expenses. The program encourages community service work and work related to a student’s course of study. Eligibility determined by the FAFSA. No additional application required.
West Virginia Invests is a state-funded grant program that covers the mandatory cost of tuition and fees* for select certificate and associate degree programs at a West Virginia public two-year or four-year institution. Priority is given to programs in high demand fields, such as information technology or healthcare, as determined by the West Virginia Department of Commerce. This is a last-dollar in program, meaning that it will pay for any amount up to the total cost of tuition and fees that isn’t already covered by other state or federal grants or scholarships.
This grant ensures that West Virginia students with financial need are given an opportunity to pursue a college education. The grant may be renewed until the student’s course of study is completed, but may not exceed an additional three academic years beyond the initial award. Awards are based on demonstrated financial need and generally may be used in conjunction with other forms of state, federal and institutional financial aid. Eligibility determined by the FAFSA. No additional application required.
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The WV STEM Scholarship is a 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. Scholarships up to $3,000 per academic year are awarded based on academic qualifications and interest in the fields of engineering, science, and technology.
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The West Virginia Nursing Scholarship program is for LPN, RN, LPN teaching certificate, and master’s or doctoral nursing education students. In exchange for receiving the scholarship, participants agree to complete a service obligation in West Virginia. Award amounts vary each year based on the availability of funds and may be less than the maximum amount established in W.Va. State Code.
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The Future Workforce Grant enables West Virginia students who demonstrate financial need to enroll in a post-secondary certificate, industry recognized credential, or other skill development program in a demand occupation in West Virginia. Eligible students may receive awards of up to $2,000 toward tuition, required testing and required supplies not covered by other scholarships and/or grants.
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Blue Ridge Community and Technical College Job Scholars is
a career training initiative. This program helps eligible young people ages 16 /17 to 24 train for meaningful careers and obtain employment. Job Scholars counselors offer intensive and individualized support to help students secure funding for college, explore education and training options, connect with needed student services, and overcome barriers that may impact retention and academic success. Eligible students include those who are
first generation college students, from low- to moderate-income households, justice involved and any student that needs assistance navigating the college enrollment process.
For more information about Job Scholars, contact: Lisa Osborn: losborn@blueridgectc.edu
Blue Ridge CTC was recently awarded a National Science S-STEM grant. For eligibility requirements, please contact the Blue Ridge CTC Foundation office: foundation@blueridgectc.edu.
The Higher Education Adult Part-Time Student Grant Program enables West Virginia students that demonstrate financial need to continue their education on a part-time basis at the post-secondary level. Are you eligible for aid? Learn more about the HEAPS grant.
The Workforce Opportunities for Rural Communities (WORC) grant at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College offers residents of West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle—specifically Morgan, Jefferson, and Berkeley counties—the opportunity to pursue up to one year of cost-free education in high-demand, high-paying fields. Recipients will receive comprehensive counseling and support to help overcome barriers to their educational success. The grant is for low income and/or underemployed individuals meeting grant requirements. For those interested, apply here.
