Benefits Strategy
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- Benefits at a Glance – Information on WVU's benefits, including vendor details, helpful links and pay statement information.
- Benefits Overview – A summary of all WVU benefit offerings to provide a quick understanding.
- Benefits Overview Videos – In-depth videos designed to provide a deeper understanding of specific benefits.
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WVU is proud to offer comprehensive benefit options for all stages of your career. Explore your options now.
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Questions? Contact the WVU Shared Services Center. They are your one-stop shop for employee benefits questions.
Phone: 304-293-6006
Email:
sharedservices@mail.wvu.edu
Website:
sharedservices.wvu.edu
monthly Benefits Spotlight
Check out these highlighted benefits!
Dec. 2025: Programs, Services, and Discounts
From shopping and travel savings to tuition benefits, faculty and staff have access to a wide variety of programs, services and discounts. Take a look a some other benefits included in your total rewards package:
- Perks Program: At no cost to you, a Perks membership gives you access to a variety of vendors and their deals and services including restaurants, retailers, travel, fitness and more. With the holidays approaching, it’s a great time to take advantage of all that Perks offers.
- Dependent Education Scholarship: WVU offers a scholarship for all full-time undergraduate dependents of benefits-eligible employees. This scholarship may be received for four academic years (eight semesters total) per dependent. The 2026-27 application will open in the coming months, so keep an eye out for campus announcements about the application and deadline.
- Student Loan Forgiveness Program: Through TIAA and Savi, WVU employees can apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Through PSLF, you may be eligible to lower your monthly student loan payments and work toward loan forgiveness.
- WVU Child Learning Center: WVU employees can enroll their children at the WVU Child Learning Center at a discounted rate (approximately 14% less than the normal rate). Managed by Bright Horizons, the WVU Child Learning Center is licensed to provide quality care to over 200 children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.
Jan. 2026: Wellness Resources
As you start the new year, take time to explore the wellness resources available to you as a WVU employee. Whether you’re prioritizing physical health, mental well-being, or balance in your daily life, there's something for everyone.
- PEIA Wellness: Employees enrolled in PEIA health insurance have access to a variety of wellness initiatives, including programs focused on weight management, diabetes support and overall healthy living. One such program, Personify, gives PEIA PPB Plan policyholders the opportunity to earn up to $300 in Rewards Cash each year by completing their routine health screenings, taking a Health Assessment, tracking healthy activities and more.
- Faculty and Staff Assistance Program: This free and confidential service is available to you and your dependents. FSAP provides a supportive environment to discuss personal or work-related concerns and receive helpful referrals and resources.
- Perk’s Membership: Through a free Perk’s membership, you can take advantage of their Active&Fit promotion, which offers discounted gym memberships nationwide. A couple Morgantown locations to note are Planet Fitness and the Aquatic Center at Mylan Park.
- WVU Medicine Wellness: Through a partnership with WVU Medicine, WVU faculty and staff have access to free wellness programs covering a variety of topics. Join a virtual Mindfulness Meditation session for a mental reset on Mondays and Wednesdays through March 11.
- Campus Recreation Membership: Available for purchase by all WVU employees, a Campus Rec membership provides access to the Student Recreation Center and the Downtown Fitness Center. Group classes, child care services and the aquatic center are also included.