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I took classes at my local college while I was in high school. Am I still eligible? Yes. Generally, “first time in college” status does not begin until the fall semester after graduating from high school. Additionally, taking classes at a college during the summer between high school graduation and the first fall semester normally does not affect “first time in college” status. How long will I receive the reduction? Provided the renewal requirements are met, the reductions are available for up to eight (8) sequential semesters or until graduation with a baccalaureate degree. Can a transfer student receive the tuition reduction? No. At this time, the reduction is available only to new, first-time freshmen. Why aren’t in-state students eligible for the tuition reduction? The program reduces the generally applicable non-resident tuition and fees. West Virginia resident students are already paying at or below the reductions offered. Additionally, many West Virginia resident students who meet the academic qualifications would already receive the PROMISE scholarship. Are metro students eligible? Students who would normally be required to pay metro rates are already receiving a tuition rate significantly below the non-resident rate. A student can receive the Legacy Tuition Reduction in those few instances where the rate after reduction of normal non-resident tuition and fees is more beneficial to the student than the metro rate and/or other scholarships available to the student. Can the student get the Legacy Tuition Reduction AND the Board of Governors Scholarship for out-of-state students? Tier 1 of the Legacy Tuition Reduction assists those students who may also qualify for the Board of Governors scholarship. The Legacy Tuition Reduction cannot be combined with any other general academic scholarships offered through Marshall’s Office of Student Financial Assistance. The student is still eligible for any non-institutional aid (i.e., Pell Grants, student loans, scholarships awarded through third parties, etc.) |
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