Explore funding options available to you as you pursue a career in teaching.
There are many ways to fund your education. Here are some of the best federal and state-based financial aid programs available to future West Virginia teachers.
Reimbursement is available on a first-come, first-served basis for coursework in a critical shortage area verified by the employing county. You must meet the following criteria for coursework:
You either:
Hold a valid West Virginia Teaching, Student Support, or Administrative Certificate
Hold a First-Class Full-Time Permit for full‑time employment in a shortage area, and are employed in the West Virginia public school system
If you seek certification renewal and have a continuing contract with a county school board, you may request reimbursement of renewal coursework.
Shortage area coursework is reimbursed before renewal area coursework within each fiscal year. All renewal coursework requests are denied until June 15 of each year. If there are funds remaining after all shortage area coursework is paid, then renewal coursework may be considered for reimbursement.