West Virginia Hope Scholarships at a Glance
Administered by the West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office, the Hope Scholarship is managed through the EMA (Education Market Assistant) platform.
Funding
$5,267 per Student, per Year
- Amount: $5,267.38 per student, per year
- Use it for: Private school tuition, homeschool curricula, tutoring, online courses, and more
- Hope Scholarship Parent Handbook (PDF)
Eligibility
Who Can Apply
- West Virginia residents entering kindergarten
- West Virginia students previously enrolled in public school
- Applications: Rolling, quarterly
Qualifying educational expenses include private school tuition, homeschool curricula, tutoring, online courses, educational therapies, standardized testing fees, educational technology, and transportation (up to $750 per year).
All transactions are conducted through the Hope Scholarship online portal, so there’s one place to manage your funds and pay providers like Veritas Press.
How to Use Your Hope Scholarship with Veritas Press
In West Virginia, Hope Scholarship funds are managed through the EMA platform from Student First Technologies. Families pay Veritas Press through direct pay, and reimbursement is available in specific circumstances.
West Virginia Hope Scholarship Resources
Program Resources
Program Administrator
West Virginia State Treasurer
Hope Website
hopescholarshipwv.gov
Parent Handbook
Hope Parent Handbook (PDF)
Email
[email protected]
Phone
(681) 999-4673
Application
app.hopescholarshipwv.com
To learn more, explore the Hope Scholarship FAQs.
What to Expect from Your Consultation
Tell Us About Your Student
We’ll start with the essentials: your child’s grade, learning style, and where they are academically.
Tell Us About Your Goals
We’ll dig into what you’re hoping to accomplish, what’s worked, and what hasn’t.
Get a Clear Recommendation
You’ll leave with a concrete plan for using your Hope Scholarship and practical next steps for the school year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use my Hope Scholarship with Veritas Press?
Yes. Log in to your Hope Scholarship account, find Veritas Press in the Education Marketplace, select the services or products you want, and submit the payment request. Once approved, funds go directly to Veritas Press.
Is my child eligible?
West Virginia residents entering kindergarten, or students previously enrolled in public school, are eligible.
How much funding does the Hope Scholarship provide?
$5,267.38 per student, per year. Qualifying expenses include private school tuition, homeschool curricula, tutoring, online courses, educational therapies, testing fees, educational technology, and transportation (up to $750 per year).
Can I be reimbursed for a purchase I already made?
Only in specific circumstances outlined in the Hope Scholarship Board’s Reimbursement Policy. Check that an expense qualifies before you buy, then submit the request through the online portal with your documentation.
Is this a sales call?
It isn’t. Choosing an education for your child is a deeply personal decision, and our goal is to help you find the right path, not to push you toward a particular one. Our consultants are here to listen, ask good questions, and give you honest guidance.
Let’s Build Your West Virginia Plan Together
A single conversation with a Veritas Family Consultant can bring clarity to how your Hope Scholarship can support a classical Christian education—one that prepares your child for college, for life, and for everything God has in store for them.
