How much is West Virginia's school voucher worth?

West Virginia's Hope Scholarship provides up to $4,600 per student per year. The program is income-based.

Income-Based Program

Do I Qualify for West Virginia's School Voucher?

Q: Do I qualify for West Virginia's school voucher program?

Hope Scholarship is income-based with a limit of approximately $78,390/year for a family of 4. Benefit: up to $4,600/student/year. West Virginia's Hope Scholarship covers families below 300% of the federal poverty level. The benefit (~$4,600/yr) equals 100% of the state per-pupil allocation. To qualify, students must have previously attended a West Virginia public school for at least 45 days or be entering kindergarten. Apply through the Hope Scholarship Board portal.

Q: How do I apply for West Virginia's school voucher?

Apply at https://hopescholarship.wv.gov/. West Virginia's Hope Scholarship covers families below 300% of the federal poverty level. The benefit (~$4,600/yr) equals 100% of the state per-pupil allocation. To qualify, students must have previously attended a West Virginia public school for at least 45 days or be entering kindergarten. Apply through the Hope Scholarship Board portal.

2026 eligibility, income limits, and how to apply

Hope Scholarship is income-based. A family of 4 earning under $78,390/year likely qualifies for up to $4,600/student/year.

Max Benefit

$4,600

per student / year

Eligibility

Income-Based

See limits below

Grades

K–12

covered

Program Launch

2021

Hope Scholarship

Check Your Eligibility

Enter your household size and income to check against West Virginia's 2026 limit.

Number of school-age children (K–12)

Annual household income ($)

Gross income before taxes. Income limit shown is for a family of 4; limits scale with household size.

West Virginia Voucher Income Limits — 2026

Approximate limits by household size. Exact limits set by the state program.

Household size	Annual income limit (est.)
1 person	~$37,900/year
2 people	~$51,400/year
3 people	~$64,900/year
4 people (reference)	~$78,400/year
5 people	~$90,500/year
6 people	~$103,900/year
7 people	~$117,400/year
8+ people	~$130,900/year

Estimates based on West Virginia program income limit scaled by federal poverty level ratios. Check the official program for exact thresholds.

How to Apply for West Virginia's Program

Program: Hope Scholarship

Deadline: Applications accepted year-round

West Virginia's Hope Scholarship covers families below 300% of the federal poverty level. The benefit (~$4,600/yr) equals 100% of the state per-pupil allocation. To qualify, students must have previously attended a West Virginia public school for at least 45 days or be entering kindergarten. Apply through the Hope Scholarship Board portal.

Confirm your school is approved

Private schools must be accredited and registered with the state program to accept voucher or ESA students. Contact the school directly or check the program's approved school list.

Gather documents

Typically: child's birth certificate, proof of state residency, income documentation (recent tax return or pay stubs), and current school enrollment records.

Apply before the window closes

Applications accepted year-round. Programs with fixed windows often have waitlists. Apply on the first day the portal opens.

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