Pro Bike Races Return To Charleston
The 2026 USA Cycling Professional Road National Championships will take place June 16-21 on the roads of downtown Charleston.
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Higher Education Policy Commission
Simplifying Academic Financial Aid And Tracking Peak Fall Colors, This West Virginia Morning
The Higher Education Policy Commission, wants lawmakers to help make the state’s academic aid system less complicated. And, the state has invested in tools and resources to help travellers track the brightest shades of fall colors.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsEducational Leaders Reiterate Commitment To Simplify State Financial Aid
The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission provided updates about how it plans to simplify the state's academic financial aid process.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsStudent Dual Enrollment Programs Boosted By Legislative Support
The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (HEPC) announced at its meeting Friday an 11.5 percent increase in high school dual enrollment programs, which allow students to earn college credit while still in high school.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsDespite Improvements, Students And Schools Still Face FAFSA Hurdles
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly known as the FAFSA, is meant to help students access funds to pursue higher education. But recent changes to the federal form have left students and schools scrambling for answers.
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Justice Declares State Of Emergency Over FAFSA Forms
During his regular press briefing Tuesday, Justice said the declaration allows the state to bypass FAFSA requirements for state programs such as the PROMISE scholarship.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsShepherd University Secures 3 Years Of Funding For Student Research
A new $160,000 grant from the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission will fund three years of a student research program at Shepherd University in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle.
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