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West Virginia College Financial Aid
West Virginia Resources
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Carville M. Akehurst Memorial Scholarship
The Carville M. Akehurst Memorial Scholarship was established in 2002 by the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show, Inc. (MANTS). This scholarship serves to memorialize Mr. Akehurst who served the horticultural industry as one of the founders of MANTS. (More Information).
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What other Grants are available?
| State Loans |
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What other loans are available?
| 529 Plans |
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The state of West Virginia offers four flexible investing options to assist families in planning for the future education of a child or loved one.
The SMART529 College Savings Program is a qualified tuition program offered by the West Virginia College Prepaid Tuition and Savings Program Board of Trustees (“Board of Trustees”).
1) SMART529 WV Direct
SMART529 WV Direct is designed to offer an easy and efficient way for eligible individuals and entities to invest for the costs of a college education. Any qualifying West Virginia resident who is a U.S. citizen or resident alien, or other qualifying entity is eligible to open an account in or to become a designated beneficiary (“Designated Beneficiary”) in SMART529 WV Direct.
Program type: Savings
How to enroll: Enroll directly with the program.
State residency requirements: None
Benefits - Tax Exemptions: Yes
Benefits - Tax Deductions: Yes
Benefits - Matching Grant: No
Phone: 866-574-3542
Website: www.SMART529.com
2) SMART529 Prepaid Plan
Program type: Prepaid Plan
How to enroll: Enroll directly with the program.
State residency requirements: The account owner or beneficiary must be a West Virginia resident at the time of purchase.
Benefits - Tax Exemptions: Yes
Benefits - Tax Deductions: Yes
Benefits - Matching Grant: No
Phone: 866-574-3542
Website: www.SMART529.com
3) SMART529 Select
SMART529 Select is designed to offer an easy and efficient way for eligible individuals and entities to invest for the costs of a college education. Any qualifying West Virginia resident who is a U.S. citizen or resident alien, or other qualifying entity is eligible to open an account in or to become a designated beneficiary (“Designated Beneficiary”) in SMART529 Select.
Program type: Savings
How to enroll: Enroll directly with the program.
State residency requirements: None
Benefits - Tax Exemptions: Yes
Benefits - Tax Deductions: Yes
Benefits - Matching Grant: No
Phone: 866-574-3542
Website: www.SMART529.com
4) The Hartford SMART529
Program type: Savings
How to enroll: Enroll directly with the program.
State residency requirements: None
Benefits - Tax Exemptions: Yes
Benefits - Tax Deductions: Yes
Benefits - Matching Grant: No
Phone: 866-574-3542
Website: www.SMART529.com
What are some other college savings options?
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