FAFSA
True or False: You must have your FAFSA submitted to receive any form of Financial Aid.
True
How many people receive the promise scholarship?
Approximately 10,00 WV college students.
Where is the Bursar's Office located?
Old Main room 101
Where is the financial aid office located?
Old Main room 116.
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
How much is the promise scholarship for the academic year?
$5,500
Where can refunds from the bursar be accessed?
Your student account center through MyMU
What is the financial aid office's email?
sfa@marshall.edu
What year was FAFSA created?
1992 through the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act.
What is the required amount of credits and GPA in an academic year required to renew promise?
30 credits in a year and a minimum GPA of 2.75.
What does bursar mean?
The people who manage financial affairs of a school or university.
What other kind of scholarships are there besides needs based?
Merit-based or Private Foundation scholarships
When is the FAFSA form due for the '26-'27 school year?
June 30, 2026
When was the promise scholarship created?
It was signed into law in 1999 by Governor Cecil Underwood.
What are the Office of the Bursar's hours?
Monday through Friday 8am-5pm.
Where can you see any satisfied/unsatisfied financial aid requirements.
Go to myMU and find the financial aid dashboard under quick links.
How long do you need to be a WV resident to qualify for promise?
At least 12 consecutive months preceding the scholarship deadline.
It was established in 1837 following the school's opening.
How do I enroll in a payment installment plan?
Marshall Student Account Center