West Virginia University School of Nursing
Graduate Student Meritorious Waiver Policy
The School of Nursing will be allocated a limited number of meritorious tuition waivers to retain
high quality graduate students. Meritorious waivers are awarded to degree seeking graduate students
(including non-WVU employees) in the following programs: PhD in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP),
and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). Priority is given to students in the doctoral programs and
to students who have completed all of the course work in the previous semester with a letter grade
(no incompletes). Meritorious tuition waivers are based on the criteria described below.
PhD Program
Eligibility - Admitted to the program with regular admission status
Credits awarded - Six credits to WV residents and up to 3 credits to out of state students
(to begin with students admitted to the 2010 summer cohort)
Criteria - GPA of 3.5
DNP Program
Eligibility - Admitted to the program with regular admission status and completion of a minimum
of 6 credits with a GPA of 3.5
Credits awarded - Six credits to WV residents and up to 3 credits to out of state students
Criteria - GPA of 3.5 and demonstration of progress in the program
MSN Program
Eligibility - Admitted to the program with regular admission status and completion of 14 credits
of course work with a GPA of 3.5
Credits awarded - Four credits to WV residents and up to 2 credits to out of state students
Criteria - GPA of 3.5 and demonstration of progress in the program
Deadlines for receipt of graduate meritorious waiver applications follow:
- For Fall Term Waivers: Last Friday in May
- For Spring Term Waivers: Last Friday in October
- For Summer Term Waivers: Last Friday in March
Meritorious tuition waivers cover tuition only. Special fees are paid by the student.
To be considered for a meritorious tuition waiver, please click on the link below and complete
the online form. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. You will receive
a reply that your form has been received. Print this reply for your records.
Meritorious Tuition Waiver Online Application
Approved WVU School of Nursing Council/ August 24, 2010