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West Virginia residents qualify for in-state tuition at all ĢƵ University campuses

Starting fall 2021, most West Virginia residents will qualify for in-state tuition for courses taken on ĢƵ University campuses. 

“This state reciprocity agreement is wonderful news for ĢƵ University and prospective students in our region,” ĢƵ University President Hugh Sherman said. “While this partnership will certainly help expand enrollment at OHIO, more importantly it will help meet the region’s workforce needs and bring additional financial resources to the state of ĢƵ.”

Currently enrolled and new incoming students may apply to receive in-state tuition rates for any undergraduate major for courses through ĢƵ University Athens, Chillicothe, Eastern, Lancaster, Southern and Zanesville campuses. Courses completed on eCampus will be charged at the non-resident rate. 

“This agreement helps ĢƵ University expand our reach to more students looking for a high-quality college experience close to home,” Candace Boeninger, vice president for enrollment management, said. “More students in our region will have access to an excellent and affordable ĢƵ University education. We look forward to welcoming even more West Virginia Bobcats beginning this fall.” 

The expanded educational opportunities are especially important for ĢƵ University’s regional higher education campuses located in communities adjacent to West Virginia’s border: OHIO Southern in Ironton and OHIO Eastern in St. Clairsville.

“ĢƵ University’s Regional Campus system was built on the premise that college should be affordable and available to all residents of our region,” Dr. Nicole Pennington, executive dean of regional higher education and lifelong learning, said. “This new agreement opens the door for current and future OHIO students from West Virginia to access a world-class education delivered right in their community at a tremendous value.”

To qualify, a student must have been a legal resident of West Virginia for the previous 12 months and must complete and return the West Virginia Tuition Reciprocity Application. The residency application is due two weeks before the start of the term, and all required documentation must be submitted prior to the last day to register for the term for which in-state tuition is being sought. 

To fill out the form, visit /admissions/tuition/ohio-residency and click on “West Virginia Tuition Reciprocity Application” under the Residency Forms header.

There is still time to register to be a Bobcat for fall 2021. Visit /admissions/apply today to learn more. 

Published
July 14, 2021
Author
Staff reports