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Affiliate Benefits

WVU Perks

WVU Perks is an online employee discount program for  WVU benefits-eligible faculty and staff, WVU Research Corporation employees and WVU Retirees Association members. WVU Perks offers local and national discounts and deals on several everyday items and services.

If you are a new WVU Perks member, follow these steps to create your free account:

  1. Visit  wvu.perksconnection.com .
  2. Select “Activate your Account Now” in the upper right and provide the required information.
  3. Enter Group Code: WVU

Please visit the Perks Benefit website for more information.

Dependent Education Scholarship

To help even more members of the West Virginia University family realize the benefits of a WVU education, the University is excited to announce the Dependent Education Scholarship, beginning in the fall 2018 semester. Research Corporation Employees are eligible for this benefit.

  • Out-of-state undergraduate dependent children under age 26 may be eligible for up to the difference in in-state and out-of-state university tuition for a maximum of four years.

  • In-state undergraduate dependent children under age 26 may be eligible for up to $1,650 per academic year ($825 per semester) for a maximum of four years and with a maximum lifetime benefit of $6,600.

Dependent Education Scholarship

Care@Work

Eligible employees will have access to care for every member of their family, no matter where they are nationwide, simply by signing up with their official WVU email address at wvu.care.com.

  • Babysitters, senior caregivers, transportation providers, pet sitter and groomers, housekeepers, errand runners and more!
  • Profiles, reviews and background check options
  • Online screening and hiring
  • Payment options
  • Expert advice on finding and managing care
  • Personalized profile
  • Care@Work app

Please Note: WVU and WVURC are not responsible for payment for services that an employee may choose to utilize through the Care@Work membership.

Care@Work

PrivacyArmor

PrivacyArmor by InfoArmor offers consumers a comprehensive, proactive identity theft defense. InfoArmor’s PrivacyArmor also includes free credit monitoring, monthly credit score, and an annual credit report, WalletArmor to make replacing a lost wallet quick and easy, Digital Identity report with Privacy Grade and tips, solicitation reduction, and more!

Premiums will be direct bill from the vendor to enrolled participants and costs $7.95 per person per month or $13.95 per family per month.

  • May enroll anytime throughout the year.
  • Coverage will be effective per your individual agreement with InfoArmor.
  • Premiums will be direct billed by InfoArmor. (Payroll deductions not available.)

InfoArmor Identity Theft Protection

Enroll Now

Veterinary Pet Insurance

Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI) from Nationwide provides affordable comprehensive veterinary insurance plans designed to protect you and your pets when the unexpected occurs. Pet insurance is subject to approval by VPI Pet Insurance.

  • May enroll anytime throughout the year.
  • Coverage will be effective per your individual agreement with VPI. 
    (Typically following a 14-day waiting period.)
  • Pet insurance may be subject to underwriting approval.
  • Premiums will be direct billed by VPI Pet Insurance. 
    (Payroll deductions not available.)

VPI Pet Insurance Plan Brochure (PDF)

Enroll in VPI