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Employment & trainingProgramState program · WV

West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission / CFWV

STAND Program

Help for general subjects of an associate degree linked to a trade and registered apprenticeship.

FROM INFORMATION TO ACTION

How to apply

Apply for admission to the program and complete STAND at WVSAM. Trainees identify their organization; those who completed present DOL certificate when requested.

Application · official site

Applications are handled by the provider. Confirm the current cycle and exact requirements on its website.

Geographic coverage

West Virginia

  • WV

What it offers

Approved tuition and fees for up to 21 general education credits; It does not include books or materials and does not provide cash reimbursement.

Award amount or benefit

The institution calculates the eligible cost.

Who it is for

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Published eligibility requirements

Be at least 18 years old, have a diploma or equivalent, and be a DOL-registered apprentice or worker who completed that apprenticeship. The program must verify participation.

Income requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Academic requirements & grade level

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Residency requirements

12 months of residence in WV.

FAFSA requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Citizenship restrictions, if applicable

US citizenship or eligible non-citizen.

Documents requested

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Renewal information

Maintain satisfactory academic progress. Limits apply to completing the degree: six years from enrollment or two from completion of the apprenticeship, depending on the situation.

Contact information

STAND@wvctcs.edu · 304-558-4618.

Sources & verification

Latest source review · Oct 8, 2026

The published cycle is preserved. The existence of the program does not mean that a call is open.

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Verification status
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Last verification
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Added to this catalog
Oct 8, 2026
Last updated
Oct 8, 2026
Original resource ID
BTL-0501

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