Education resources for women include FAFSA-based federal aid (Pell Grants up to ~$7,000/year), the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Title IX protections against sex discrimination on campus, and dedicated single-mother scholarships through the Jeannette Rankin Foundation, Soroptimist Live Your Dream Awards, and Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation. Community colleges offer low-cost two-year degrees and trade certificates, often with CCAMPIS-grant subsidized on-campus childcare. AAUW funds career development grants and fellowships for women. GED and HiSET programs run through state adult education offices, usually free. This directory covers FAFSA offices, community colleges, adult education, and women's scholarships.
West Virginia Family Court is a statewide unified system handling divorce, custody, and child support. The Bureau for Child Support Enforcement operates under DHHR. Charleston, Huntington, Parkersburg, and Morgantown are the largest cities. Legal Aid of West Virginia and the West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence provide statewide civil legal aid and safety services to women.
State agency overseeing higher education and scholarships for women returning to or starting college in Charleston. Services include financial aid guidance, scholarships, tutoring, and reentry advising. Application deadlines and eligibility vary; check the website or call for current information. Open Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm.
304-558-2101 · 1018 Kanawha Blvd E Suite 700, Charleston, WV 25301 · Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm · Visit Website
State flagship university with programs for women returning to or starting college in West Virginia. Services include financial aid guidance, scholarships, tutoring, and reentry advising. Application deadlines and eligibility vary; check the website or call for current information. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.
304-293-0111 · Morgantown, WV 26506 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Public university with programs supporting women in Huntington. Services include financial aid guidance, scholarships, tutoring, and reentry advising. Application deadlines and eligibility vary; check the website or call for current information. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.
304-696-3170 · 1 John Marshall Dr, Huntington, WV 25755 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Community college in the Kanawha Valley with career programs for women returning to or starting college. Services include financial aid guidance, scholarships, tutoring, and reentry advising. Application deadlines and eligibility vary; check the website or call for current information. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.
304-205-6600 · 2001 Union Carbide Dr, South Charleston, WV 25303 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Community college for women returning to or starting college in Huntington. Services include financial aid guidance, scholarships, tutoring, and reentry advising. Application deadlines and eligibility vary; check the website or call for current information. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.
304-710-3141 · 1 Mountwest Way, Huntington, WV 25701 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
State merit scholarship for WV students for women returning to or starting college in West Virginia. Services include financial aid guidance, scholarships, tutoring, and reentry advising. Application deadlines and eligibility vary; check the website or call for current information. Open Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm.
304-558-4614 · Charleston, WV · Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm · Visit Website
Free application for federal student aid and state scholarships for women returning to or starting college. Services include financial aid guidance, scholarships, tutoring, and reentry advising. Available online 24/7 at studentaid.gov with no registration required.
800-433-3243 · Online Service · Online 24/7 · Visit Website
State need-based grant for WV college students for women returning to or starting college in West Virginia. Services include financial aid guidance, scholarships, tutoring, and reentry advising. Application deadlines and eligibility vary; check the website or call for current information. Open Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm.
304-558-4614 · Charleston, WV · Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm · Visit Website
Free GED preparation and adult education statewide for women returning to or starting college. Services include financial aid guidance, scholarships, tutoring, and reentry advising. Application deadlines and eligibility vary; check the website or call for current information. Open Varies by location.
304-558-6318 · Statewide Locations · Varies by location · Visit Website
Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Apply for Pell Grants, federal loans, and work-study for women returning to or starting college. Services include financial aid guidance, scholarships, tutoring, and reentry advising. Available online 24/7 at studentaid.gov with no registration required.
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Need-based grant of up to $7,395/year for undergraduate students. Does not need to be repaid for women returning to or starting college. Services include financial aid guidance, scholarships, tutoring, and reentry advising. Available online 24/7 at studentaid.gov with no registration required.
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American Association of University Women advances equity through education, advocacy, and research. Women can join a local branch, apply for fellowships, and access free salary negotiation training at aauw.org.
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Multiple scholarship and loan programs supporting women pursuing higher education. Services include financial aid guidance, scholarships, tutoring, and reentry advising. Available online 24/7 at peointernational.org with no registration required.
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Global volunteer organization of business and professional women that improves lives of women and girls through Live Your Dream Awards and local service projects.
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Scholarships for low-income women age 35+ pursuing technical/vocational training or undergraduate degrees. Services include financial aid guidance, scholarships, tutoring, and reentry advising. Available online 24/7 at rankinfoundation.org with no registration required.
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Education support and scholarships for low-income mothers pursuing post-secondary education. Services include financial aid guidance, scholarships, tutoring, and reentry advising. Available online 24/7 at patsyminkfoundation.org with no registration required.
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Free national scholarship search engine with millions of scholarships for women, minorities, and adult learners. Services include financial aid guidance, scholarships, tutoring, and reentry advising. Available online 24/7 at scholarships.com with no registration required.
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Free college planning, scholarship search, and SAT prep from the College Board for women returning to or starting college. Services include financial aid guidance, scholarships, tutoring, and reentry advising. Available online 24/7 at bigfuture.collegeboard.org with no registration required.
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Free official SAT practice in partnership with the College Board for women returning to or starting college. Services include financial aid guidance, scholarships, tutoring, and reentry advising. Available online 24/7 at khanacademy.org with no registration required.
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