INSTITUTE, W.Va. — West Virginia State University will receive five years of federal funding from the U.S. Department of Education for its Upward Bound program.
The funding, announced by U.S. Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., will go toward the school’s Upward Bound program, which provides low-income and first-generation college-bound students with academic and career assistance.
The program lost eligibility last year after an application error, specifically a $104 mistake in the grant’s narrative describing the funding’s purpose.
“Upward Bound and other TRIO programs are critically important when it comes to giving students in West Virginia and across the country opportunities to pursue higher education,” Capito said. “Not only do these programs help hardworking young men and women receive a high-quality education, but they also give them a chance to build a lifetime of success and achievement.”
Manchin said the Upward Bound program is an example of an effort to bridge academic gaps and inspire students.
“By providing support to cultivate and empower young minds entering college, young West Virginians can go even further and become productive members of their community after college,” he said.
The grant is worth $522,363.
