Several colleges and universities in West Virginia are offering assistance to students of Alderson Broaddus University (ABU) after the private institution in Barbour County announced its plans to close. The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission voted to confer degrees for ABU students after the university failed to pay over $700,000 in utility bills to the City of Philippi. This decision has left ABU students unsure of where to transfer and how long the process will take to continue their education.
Glenville State University (GSU) is one of the institutions providing a pathway for ABU students who cannot return to the Philippi campus this fall. GSU President Dr. Mark Manchin has decided to offer scholarships to all ABU students and will also assist with housing placement and financial aid.
Fairmont State University (FSU) expressed sadness over the news and invited ABU students to transfer, offering them a one-time scholarship. FSU is the closest public, four-year higher education institution to ABU, located about 40 miles away. ABU students still have time to apply and enroll at FSU for fall classes, which begin on August 21. FSU is prioritizing applications from ABU students and aims to make admissions decisions within 48 hours.
West Virginia Wesleyan College and Davis & Elkins College are also encouraging ABU students to apply. Accepted students will receive guaranteed housing placement, financial aid opportunities, and additional support. Charleston-area institutions such as the University of Charleston and West Virginia State University are also offering assistance to ABU students, including waiving application fees and expediting the admission process.
ABU, which has seen an enrollment of around 750 students in recent years, is set to officially shut down on December 31. The fall semester at ABU was scheduled to begin on August 21.
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