The appeal letter must be received no later than 10 calendar days after the date of the Committee's initial decision letter. If the appeal is rejected by the Committee, then the Appeals Procedure for Non-Academic Matters as found in the Student Handbook may be pursued. Students can be granted a waiver or probation only once. All students are strongly encouraged to consult with their academic advisors before preparing their class schedules. Students who have not met the length of eligibility requirements, are in the process of applying for graduation and have used the petition process must notify the Financial Aid Office to have their eligibility reviewed.
Aid is granted only to U.S. citizens or aliens with a permanent resident visa.
The major financial aid programs to assist students at West Virginia Northern are Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Federal Perkins Loans, Federal Stafford Loans, Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loans, Federal Work-Study, scholarships and West Virginia Higher Education Grants. The names of its accrediting or licensing organizations. The cost of attending and the policy on refunds to students who drop out. Types of financial assistance available, including information on all federal, state, local, private and institutional financial aid programs. The procedures and deadlines for submitting applications for each available financial aid program.