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The Hope Scholarship in West Virginia is a special program designed to help all sorts of kids, including those who learn differently. It provides financial support to these kids’ parents so they can afford the best educational options for their children.
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How do I purchase Goally with this scholarship?
You can view detailed instructions here.
How much money can a family receive with the Hope Scholarship West Virginia?
The scholarship amount for the 2023-24 year will be $4,488.82.
When can I apply for the Hope Scholarship Program?
The application window for the Hope Scholarship Program will be open from March 1 to May 15 annually. An eligible student who misses the application window must be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Hope Scholarship Board. Students who are ineligible for the program during the regular application window but who become eligible may apply to the Board at any time during the academic year.
Who can I contact with questions?
EMA Account or Application Status Questions
833-622-6819
[email protected]
General questions about the Hope Scholarship Program
304-340-5058
[email protected]
How will Hope Scholarship money be distributed and spent?
The Treasurer’s Office has contracted with a third party to administer Hope Scholarship accounts electronically through the Education Market Assistant (EMA). Each family will have access to an EMA account for each eligible student in their household. All purchases will be made via an ACH transaction and will be pre-approved by the Treasurer’s Office.
So, how does Hope Scholarship work? Well, it’s fueled by state funds. You can step up and apply for the program. Once the application gets approved, you are offered financial assistance. The Hope Scholarship amount will vary annually depending on the amount of state aid funding per pupil provided to county boards of education for public school students. The scholarship amount for the 2023-24 year will be $4,488.82.
The application windows for 2024-25 and the corresponding funding amounts are outlined in the chart below:
| Application Window | Funding Amount |
|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2024 – June 17, 2024 | 100% of Scholarship |
| Jun 18, 2024 – Sept 15, 2024 | 75% of Scholarship |
| Sept 16, 2024 – Nov 30, 2024 | 50% of Scholarship |
| Dec 1, 2024 – Feb 28, 2025 | 25% of Scholarship |
| After Feb 28, 2025 | No funding for 2024-25 but can apply for 2025-26 year. |
To qualify for the Hope Scholarship in West Virginia, families need to meet certain criteria. Here they are:
| Eligibility Criteria for Hope Scholarship |
|---|
| Must be a West Virginia resident |
| Eligible to be enrolled in kindergarten for the 2023-24 school year |
| Enrolled full-time in a West Virginia public elementary or secondary school for the entire instructional term of the academic year preceding the year for which the student is applying for the Hope Scholarship Program |
| Enrolled full-time and attending a public elementary or secondary school in West Virginia for at least 45 consecutive calendar days during the current instructional term at the time of application. The student must remain enrolled and attending the public-school program until a decision is reached on the Hope Scholarship application |
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