Student-Focused Funding Model Implementation
A NEW APPROACH
West Virginia Taxpayer Dollars Supporting West Virginia Students
The Student-Focused Funding Model provides an objective and equitable means of distributing general appropriation funds to public four-
year institutions based upon the courses attempted by West Virginia resident students [ACCESS], the progress resident students make
toward on-time degree completion [SUCCESS], and the number of students who finish college with high-quality degrees [IMPACT].
ACCESS
Weighted Credit-Hour Production
70% of total funding
Credit hours attempted by West Virginia residents, weighted by academic discipline, course level and high-risk student status.
SUCCESS
Momentum / Progress to Degree
5% of total funding
Number of undergraduate West Virginia resident students who are on track for on-time degree completion, with additional credit
awarded for students in high-risk populations.
IMPACT
High-Quality Degree Production
25%
of total funding
Number of degrees completed by West Virginia residents, with additional credit awarded for degrees produced in high-demand
fields and those earned by students in high-risk populations. Institutions are also rewarded for non-resident graduates who join
West Virginia's workforce after graduation.
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