§18C-9-1. Short Title

This article shall be known and may be cited as the WV Invests Grant Program.

§18C-9-2. Legislative Findings and Purpose

(a) The Legislature hereby finds and declares that: (1) Every West Virginian should have access to education and training that will lead directly to quality employment opportunities within the state. In order for West Virginia to retain and attract business and industry, it must ensure that its workforce has such education and training;

§18C-9-3. Definitions

As used in this article: “Academic fees” means fees charged to students for specific courses or programs to support such expenses such as lab or equipment costs. “Council” means the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education. “Commission” means the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission. “Eligible institution” means a public community and […]

§18C-9-4. WV Invests Grant Program

(a) There is hereby created a grant program known as the WV Invests Grant Program, which shall be administered by the vice chancellor for administration in accordance with this article. (b) The council shall award WV Invests Grants pursuant to the following terms and conditions: (1) A WV Invests Grant may only be awarded to […]

§18C-9-5. Eligibility Requirements; Agreements

(a) To be eligible for a WV Invests Grant, an individual must satisfy the following requirements: (1) Be a citizen or legal resident of the United States and have been a resident of West Virginia for at least one year immediately preceding the date of application for a grant;

§18C-9-6. WV Invests Fund; Established

(a) The WV Invests Fund is hereby created in the State Treasury as a special revenue account. The fund shall be administered by the vice chancellor for administration and may consist of: (1) All appropriations by the Legislature for the WV Invests Fund;