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West Virginia · State guide · 2026–27

Can ESA cover this?

Active with universal eligibility for 2026–27. Every purchase is reviewed by the program. Reviewed September 22, 2026.

Hope Scholarship WVWest Virginia ESA

Is it covered by Hope Scholarship?

Type what you want to buy, for example a product name, a class or a service. We check it against the program's published expense rules and show the rule.

Your state's program makes the final decision. A purchase made with your own card may not be paid back.

Hope Scholarship vendors in West Virginia

By what your child needs. Before paying any of them, check the exact purchase above.

Tutoring · 11 listed
Therapies & services · 1 listed
Classes, co-ops & camps · 11 listed
Private school or microschool · 310 listed
Curriculum · 24 listed
Online learning · 22 listed
West Virginia funding and program facts
Per student, 2026–27

$5,435.62 full-year award for 2026-27, paid quarterly

Pays vendors through

TheoPay (Student First)

PencilGo status

ESA approved

PencilGo in West Virginia

ESA approved

PencilGo's Hope Scholarship provider account is set up, and its K–5 offerings were approved September 23. Contact PencilGo with your child's grade for Hope Scholarship ordering steps.

PencilGo status reviewed September 23, 2026.

Browse West Virginia vendor listings

The listed K–5 offerings are approved in HOPE. Ask PencilGo for the current purchase steps before ordering; direct card purchases may not be reimbursed.

Eligibility, application, and payment details

Who can qualify?

West Virginia resident K–12 students eligible for public school may apply, including existing private-school and traditional homeschool students. Full-time public-school enrollment is incompatible with participation.

How much is it?

$5,435.62 for a full 2026–27 award. Applications submitted September 16–November 30 receive 50% for the initial year; later applications receive less.

When do I apply?

Applications are open year-round. The current September 16–November 30 window provides $2,717.81 for a new participant’s initial 2026–27 award.

How to get your WVEIS number

A WVEIS ID is required before you submit a Hope Scholarship application. If your child already has one, check your school records or ask the school or county board. If you do not know it or believe your child does not have one, complete the official WVEIS ID Request Form and email it to the board of education in your county of residence using the official county email list . The county checks for an existing number or issues one, then emails it to you.

This request form is not the Hope Notice of Intent. Submit the Hope Notice of Intent only after the Hope portal marks your child Eligible. An early notice can withdraw a public-school student. Check the official Hope FAQ for current instructions.

What the funds may cover

  • Private, microschool and eligible online tuition
  • Curriculum, books and tutoring
  • Testing, therapies and technology
  • Transportation, uniforms and dual-credit courses

The exact item still must satisfy the program’s current rules and purchasing process.

See every category with the Hope Scholarship rule, and check a specific item

Worksheets, printables and workbooks with Hope Scholarship

Before you act

A WVEIS ID and county Notice of Intent are required before funding. Apply timing changes the first-year amount.

Program administrator
West Virginia State Treasurer / TheoLearning
Guide reviewed
September 22, 2026

Verify before applying or spending

Official West Virginia sources

Program pages can change after this guide is reviewed. These links are the source of truth.

A safe order for families

Do not buy first and assume reimbursement later.

  1. 1

    Confirm the child’s eligibility

    Use the official program—not a vendor page—to check residency, enrollment, income or disability requirements.

  2. 2

    Wait for the actual award

    Eligibility, an application, and a funded account are three different stages.

  3. 3

    Verify the exact expense and payment route

    Provider approval does not automatically approve every product. Save invoices and required documentation.

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Questions West Virginia families ask

Answered from the official Hope Scholarship sources linked above.

Who qualifies for Hope Scholarship?

West Virginia resident K–12 students eligible for public school may apply, including existing private-school and traditional homeschool students. Full-time public-school enrollment is incompatible with participation.

How much funding is available in West Virginia?

$5,435.62 for a full 2026–27 award. Applications submitted September 16–November 30 receive 50% for the initial year; later applications receive less.

When can families apply?

Applications are open year-round. The current September 16–November 30 window provides $2,717.81 for a new participant’s initial 2026–27 award.

Where can I find ESA vendors in West Virginia?

West Virginia State Treasurer / TheoLearning keeps the official list for Hope Scholarship; start at West Virginia Hope Scholarship. PencilGo's West Virginia vendor directory lists vendors that report serving the program, with how to pay each one.

What can Hope Scholarship funds cover?

Private, microschool and eligible online tuition; Curriculum, books and tutoring; Testing, therapies and technology; Transportation, uniforms and dual-credit courses. A WVEIS ID and county Notice of Intent are required before funding. Apply timing changes the first-year amount.

How do I get a WVEIS ID for a Hope Scholarship application?

If you do not know your child's WVEIS ID, complete the official WVEIS ID Request Form and email it to the county board of education where you live. The county will check for an existing ID or issue one and email it to you. The WVEIS request is separate from the Hope Notice of Intent, which should be filed only after the application shows Eligible.

Independent information

PencilGo is not affiliated with or endorsed by West Virginia, West Virginia State Treasurer / TheoLearning, or any scholarship administrator. This page is educational information, not legal, tax, or eligibility advice. Program administrators make all final decisions.

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