Deadlines are MAY 1st  (Fall) and NOV. 1st (Spring)-- Non-Traditional and Summer Session Deadlines are 60 days before the start date.

The WV National Guard funds up to 100% of tuition costs and fees
(up to $10,000 per Service Member per fiscal year, as prescribed by The Adjutant General).
State tuition assistance may be used in addition to federal tuition assistance, the GI Bill, and Pell Grants.

As of 1 January 2023, ALL members eligible for Federal Tuitional Assistance funding MUST utilize this option 
 (all Soldiers via Army Ignited and Air AGR via MilTA) BEFORE State Tuition Assistance will be approved.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Service Members requesting tuition assistance must enroll in an approved, accredited post-secondary institution within West Virginia.
  • Service Members must not currently be under any type of an adverse action or administrative flag at the time of application.
  • Students must provide a detailed degree plan.
  • Students need to complete courses for which tuition assistance is provided before their Expiration Term of Service (ETS) date.
  • The institution must provide the student with documentation clearly describing the cost of each course.
  • Tuition assistance funds will not be disbursed without verification of enrollment.
  • Students need to submit grades to the WVEEP manager upon completion of a course.
  • Transcripts and/or diplomas are due upon graduation/program completion.
  • If your application is being submitted past the deadline, please call 304-561-6361 to obtain the late packet which must be submitted along with any supporting documentation for your tardy submission such as orders, etc.  As per WVNG-JR 18-001, your application will remain as pending until ruled upon via the application appeal process. If approved following appeal, tuition may be paid at less than the 100% level.

State tuition assistance cannot be used as an overpayment/refund to a student under any circumstance.
Funds may ONLY be used for tuition and allowable fees (as prescribed by The Adjutant General).

HOW WVEEP WORKS:

Register at WVEEP Website and LOGIN when account is activated.
#1 Create application under “My Applications” Tab (Can be edited later by calling WVEEP). 
                Before November 1/ May 1st Deadline or 60 Days Prior for Non-Traditional Terms
               Multiple applications can be completed far in advance to avoid missing deadline.

#2 Complete 3 Required documents (once per degree) prior to first funding in 30-60 days.

  • WVEEP Form 1- Service Member & Unit Representative Signed (Can use email and CAC)
  • M.O.U.- Complete, initial on each applicable line and (CAC or Ink) sign on the back.
  • Degree Plan- Course #s and Titles for entire degree (PDF found on Student Portal)

               Upload all documents to WVEEP using the “Document Library” Tab.
                Approved 3 required documents stay in the top box of Document Library
                If Needed, Promise Documents & Blank Forms can be downloaded from Document Library
#3 Request Required Federal Tuition Assistance (ArmyIgnitED/MilTA) in 60 to 8-day prior window

ü  Approval emails begin 30 days prior (All documents required before start of term). 

ü   “Denied” application email?  Call 304-561-6361 to determine missing records.

ü  Institutions are emailed the list of approved Service Members, then schools invoice WVEEP for tuition.  Payment is made directly to the institution.
(Let your Institution know that you are using WVEEP)

THEN Upload FINAL grades each term in14 days (to continue funding & avoid full recoupment)
and be sure to begin again…

                      STEPS TO CONTINUE FUNDING
                #1 CREATE an application for each new term BEFORE the deadline
                #2 CHECK that “Once Per Degree” 3 forms and CURRENT GRADES are in Document Library
                #3 REQUEST required FEDERAL Tuition Assistance 60 to 8-days prior to start of each term

Additional Questions?   Email ng.wv.wvarng.list.education-office-wv@army.mil

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