Marshall University - Overview

As committed as we are to providing you with the best educational experience possible, we are also dedicated to ensuring that cost is not a barrier to your education at Marshall. Marshall University offers a wide variety of merit-based scholarships and need-based financial aid programs to provide you with even greater value and affordability.

Merit Base Scholarships

Marshall University offers a variety of merit-based scholarships to students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement.

Merit-based scholarship programs require that you be enrolled full time and maintain a minimum GPA. Only U.S. citizens and U.S. Permanent Resident Aliens qualify for Marshall University merit-based scholarship programs.

For incoming first-time freshmen and transfer students to obtain a quick estimate of your scholarship merit-based scholarship eligibility, use our 2015-16 Merit-based Scholarship Eligibility calculator at https://marshallscholarships.studentaidcalculator.com.

Most scholarships are renewable, but some are not. In order for you to continue receiving renewable scholarships, you must continue to meet the scholarship criteria as described in the messages in your Financial Aid Package in your myMU (MILO) account.

• Important Information About Scholarships
• West Virginia & U.S. Department of Education Scholarships and Grants
• Marshall University Scholarships for WV Applicants
• Marshall University Scholarships for Metro Applicants
• Marshall University Scholarships for Non-Resident Applicants
• Marshall University Foundation Scholarships
• Outside Scholarships

To download a copy of Marshall University Merit-based Scholarship policies, click on the link below.

2014-15 Marshall University Merit-based Scholarship Programs

Need Base Scholarship

The following financial aid programs are available to students who demonstrate financial need and in some cases meet other criteria.

Federal Pell Grant (up to $5,775) – awarded to undergraduates who have not earned a bachelor’s degree and who have exceptional financial need. Undergraduates taking 3 or more credits may receive Federal Pell Grant. Beginning July 1, 2012, the maximum life-time number of semesters or equivalent the student may receive Federal Pell Grant is 12 semesters.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)– awarded to Federal Pell Grant eligible undergraduates pursing their first bachelor’s degree. Federal SEOG is available to undergraduates who take 3 or more credits. Students with exceptional financial need, equated with a zero Expected Family Contribution (EFC) as indicated on the student’s Student Aid Report (SAR) are considered first. Because Federal SEOG funding is limited, priority is given to applicants meeting the March 1 FAFSA filing deadline.

WV Higher Education Grant (up to $2,600 per academic year) – Recipients must be U.S. citizens, WV residents (student and parents) for 12 months immediately preceding March 1 prior to the academic year. Students receiving WV Higher Education Grant must demonstrate financial need, enroll full time and maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average (GPA). In addition, students must earn a minimum of 24 credit hours to renew the grant. The maximum number of semesters or equivalent the student may receive WV Higher Education Grant is 8 semesters (or 4 years). Students must file the FAFSA by April 15 prior to the academic year the student plans to enroll.

WV Higher Education Adult Part-Time Student (HEAPS) Grant ($650 – $1950 per academic year) – awarded to part-time WV residents (resident for a minimum of 12 months) who demonstrate financial need and maintain a 2.0 grade point average. Funding for this program is limited; therefore, all part-time WV students who qualify will be considered to the extent of funding availability.

• Achievement Tuition Waiver Grant for Metro Students with Financial Need
• Achievement Tuition Waiver Grant – Tier 1 for Non-resident Students with Financial Need
• Achievement Tuition Waiver Grant – Tier 2 for Non-resident Students with Financial Need

Loan Programs

Many students must rely on educational loans to cover at least some portion of their educational costs. Educational loans are available to undergraduate and graduate students as well as parents of undergraduate students.

When you file the FAFSA, the Office of Student Financial Assistance automatically considers your eligibility for the Federal Perkins Loan and Federal Direct Loan. However, for other loan programs, you will have to take additional steps or meet certain criteria for consideration.

Student loan borrowing is an investment in your future. When deciding to borrow, it is very important that you obtain the best possible loans available to you in terms of interest rates and repayment options. The Office of Student Financial Assistance will always offer you the best educational loans available and your maximum student loan eligibility. However, you should only consider borrowing only an amount that you absolutely need to keep your loan indebtedness as low as possible. Remember that you have to repay these funds at a later time and will want to have a modest loan repayment amount when that time comes.

Below is information on various loan programs available to Marshall University students:

• Federal Perkins Loan
• Federal Direct Loan
• Federal Direct PLUS Loan
• Private Alternative Loans

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