West Virginia National Guard Educational Encouragement Program (WVEEP State Tuition Assistance)
West Virginia National Guard, Education Services Office (Adjutant General)
Pays up to 100% of tuition and allowable fees (current cap $10,000 a year) at accredited West Virginia schools for members of the West Virginia National Guard.
- How much
- Up to 100% of tuition and allowable fees; current cap up to $10,000 per year
- Who qualifies
- Member of the West Virginia Army or Air National Guard who has completed basic training
- Attending an accredited institution located in West Virginia; must use federal TA and VA benefits first.
- For students starting college, undergrads, grad students, trade school students, adults going back to school
- When to apply
- Open now · due November 1, 2026 Per term: May 1 for fall, November 1 for spring, 60 days before start for summer/non-traditional terms.
- How to apply
- Register and apply on the State Tuition Assistance website (apps.wv.gov/WVEEP) by May 1 for fall, November 1 for spring, or 60 days before class start for summer and non-traditional programs
- Apply for Federal Tuition Assistance and VA benefits first
- Questions: WVNG Education Services Office, 304-561-6361
- What you'll need
- state application + membership
- Last checked
- October 19, 2026, against the official page (wv.ng.mil) and page 2
The details
Open to all WV Army and Air National Guard members who have completed Basic Combat Training / Basic Military Training. Pays up to 100% of tuition and allowable fees approved by the Adjutant General at an accredited college, university, or career/technical, trade or aviation school in West Virginia; current cap up to $10,000 per fiscal year (July-June), never more than tuition and fees. Since January 1, 2023, members must use Federal Tuition Assistance and VA education benefits (e.g. Post-9/11 GI Bill) first; WVEEP pays the remainder. By statute members can be funded for one certificate, one undergraduate degree and one master's degree (up to two members a year for MD/DO with a service obligation). Must meet all other service requirements.
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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