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West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (WVHEPC), Division of Financial Aid
Tuition waiver of the out-of-state tuition differential (about $30,000 a year) for non-resident medical students at Marshall, WVSOM or WVU who agree to practice in West Virginia.
- How much
- Difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition (approximately $30,000 per year)
- Who qualifies
- Non-resident (out-of-state classified) MD/DO student at Marshall, WVSOM or WVU; not in default on student loans.
- For grad students
- For medicine (MD/DO) students
- When to apply
- Open now · due November 15, 2026 New applicants: annually July 15 - November 15. Renewals: May 15 - June 15.
- How to apply
- New applicants apply online between July 15 and November 15 (competitive)
- Renewal applicants reapply each year May 15 - June 15 using the same email as before
- What you'll need
- state application
- Last checked
- October 25, 2026, against the official page (cfwv.com), page 2, page 3 and page 4
The details
For students accepted or enrolled in an MD or DO program at Marshall University, the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine or West Virginia University who are classified as out-of-state students and not in default on a student loan. Pays the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition (approximately $30,000), so the student pays in-state tuition. Two out-of-state students per WV medical school can be awarded each year; first-year medical students get preference. Renewable (reapply May 15 - June 15) for up to four awards while progressing in good academic and professional standing, subject to funding. Requires entrance counseling and a promissory note.
More money from West Virginia
- West Virginia PROMISE ScholarshipUp to $5,500 per year (or tuition and mandatory fees, whichever is less)
- West Virginia Higher Education GrantUp to $3,400 per year at eligible West Virginia schools; up to $600 per year at eligible Pennsylvania schools (2026-27)
- Future Workforce Grant (formerly HEAPS Workforce)Up to $2,000 per academic year
- Reduced Tuition for Senior Citizens (60 and older)Non-credit: up to $50 per course; for credit: no more than 50% of normal resident tuition and fees
- West Virginia Invests GrantTuition, mandatory fees and approved academic program fees not covered by other grants or waivers (last-dollar)
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