Pioneer Tuition Advantage
What is the Pioneer Tuition Advantage?
Glenville State University is committed to making a quality college education accessible and affordable for West Virginians. Through a combination of federal, state, and institutional scholarships, grants, and financial aid, GSU helps qualifying in-state students reduce—or even eliminate—the cost of tuition while pursuing their academic and career goals.
First Year Student
Be an incoming first-year student
West Virginia Resident
Or qualify for in-state tuition
Pell Grant Eligible
Be eligible for the Pell Grant
$65,000 or Less
Total household income
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I have to meet all four requirements to qualify?
Yes! You must meet all four requirements - first-year student (defined below in Question #4), WV resident (or qualify for in-state tuition), Pell eligible, and have a household income of $65,000 or less (defined below in Question #5). You must also meet a FAFSA filing deadline (refer to Question #6).
- Is this scholarship renewable?
Yes, this is a renewable scholarship. You must pass 30 credit hours each academic year (fall, spring, summer) with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better. You must also continue to meet the initial residency, income, Pell Grant eligibility, and FAFSA deadline requirements.
- I will be a part-time student. Will I still be eligible for this scholarship?
No, you must be a full-time student during the fall and spring semesters, unless you are in your final semester before graduation. At that time, your scholarship may be pro-rated based on enrollment hours. If you have other extenuating circumstances in which you cannot be full-time (such as student teacher residency), please consult with the GSU Financial Aid Office.
- I am transferring to Glenville. Will I be eligible?
Possibly. As mentioned in Question #1, you must be a first-year student. We define a first-year student as an incoming first-time freshman, or a transfer student with less than 30 credit hours.
- How is "household income" defined?
Household income is defined as a combined Adjusted Gross Income (AGI). We combine the parent(s)' and student's AGIs using the prior-prior tax year information reported on the current academic year FAFSA. If you have extenuating circumstances or need to request a professional judgment, please consult with the GSU Financial Aid Office.
- Is there a deadline to apply for this scholarship?
Yes! You must file your FAFSA no later than the WV priority deadline of April 15 preceding the academic year for which you are attending.
- I am taking summer courses. Am I eligible in the summer?
Possibly. You are eligible for this scholarship to apply to your tuition costs, as long as you are taking summer courses to meet your 30-hour credit requirement because you could not fulfill that requirement during the fall and spring. If you have extenuating circumstances in which you do not need or cannot take 30 hours during the academic year, please consult with the GSU Financial Aid Office.
- Can this scholarship apply to anything other than tuition?
No, this scholarship is tuition-specific. It will only cover tuition costs after all other types of aid have been applied to your student account. It does not cover fees, books, or any costs associated with your room or meal plan.
- What if I have other tuition-specific or other external scholarships? Will these other scholarships affect my eligibility?
Please check with the GSU Financial Aid Office for guidance. However, please note this is a "last-dollar-in" institutional scholarship for tuition only and cannot create a refund.