West Virginia Hope Scholarship
Education savings account. $5,435.62 expected for 2026-27.
How Hope works
| What you get | $5,435.62 expected for 2026-27. Apply late and you get less: 75% after June 15, 50% after September 15, 25% after December 1. |
|---|---|
| Who qualifies | From 2026-27, any West Virginia resident old enough for K-12 public school. The old rule about attending public school first is gone. |
| How full it is | 26,617 students applied for full 2026-27 funding. There is no cap. |
| When to apply | Opened March 2, 2026. June 15 is the deadline for the full amount, and late applications run to February 28, 2027 at reduced amounts. |
| How the money moves | The State Treasurer’s Hope Scholarship Board holds the accounts. Funding is quarterly starting in 2026-27. |
| What it covers | Tuition, tutoring, therapies, exam fees, curriculum, technology and other approved expenses. |
We read this on 2026-09-20 from: Hope Scholarship, FAQ; West Virginia Watch, 2026-06-22. Rules change when the legislature meets, so check the official program site before you count on a number.
Run your own numbers
What would you pay?
We filled in the standard Hope amount. Change it if your award letter says something different. An award can never be more than the school actually charges. This is arithmetic, not a quote.
Which schools take it
Schools marked here are listed as a school, located in West Virginia, on the Hope Scholarship Board’s participating schools table, last updated August 10, 2026.
Browse West Virginia private schools The state’s own list
- Private schools in Charleston (11)
- Private schools in Martinsburg (11)
- Private schools in Parkersburg (11)
- Private schools in Shepherdstown (10)
- Private schools in Wheeling (10)
- Private schools in Clarksburg (8)
- Private schools in Morgantown (8)
- Private schools in Huntington (7)
- Private schools in Ballard (4)
- Private schools in Lewisburg (4)
- Private schools in Elkins (3)
- Private schools in Weirton (3)
Get one email when applications open
Most programs open once a year, and several ran out of money or seats in 2026. Pick your state and we will email you the day the next window opens, with the official link. That is the only email you get.
One email per application window. No calls, no sharing your details.
Questions parents ask
How much does Hope pay in West Virginia?
$5,435.62 expected for 2026-27. Apply late and you get less: 75% after June 15, 50% after September 15, 25% after December 1.
Who is eligible?
From 2026-27, any West Virginia resident old enough for K-12 public school. The old rule about attending public school first is gone.
Does it cover the full cost of private school?
Not always. The award is a set amount and every school sets its own price. Ask each school for tuition plus fees, then subtract the award. The calculator on this page does the sum for you.
How do I know a school accepts Hope?
Schools marked here are listed as a school, located in West Virginia, on the Hope Scholarship Board’s participating schools table, last updated August 10, 2026.
When do I apply?
Opened March 2, 2026. June 15 is the deadline for the full amount, and late applications run to February 28, 2027 at reduced amounts.
Other states
- Texas: TEFA
- Arkansas: EFA
- Oklahoma: PCTC
- Tennessee: EFS
- Missouri: MOScholars
- Florida: FES / FTC
- Arizona: ESA
- Iowa: Students First ESA
- Utah: UFA
- North Carolina: Opportunity Scholarship
- Indiana: Choice Scholarship
- Ohio: EdChoice
- Alabama: CHOOSE Act
- Louisiana: LA GATOR
- Georgia: Promise Scholarship
- South Carolina: ESTF
- New Hampshire: EFA
- Idaho: PCTC