Hope Scholarship voucher opens up to all WV students; lawmakers propose $211M to $300M to cover cost

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: March 4, 2026

Words: 488

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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Applications for the Hope Scholarship, the state’s education voucher program, have opened up to all West Virginia children in grades K-12 for the first time.

The potential massive expansion of the program is impacting lawmakers’ budget making right now, as they are trying to allocate enough money for an undetermined number of students who may now choose to use the Hope Scholarship.

The Senate has proposed $300 million for the Hope Scholarship; the House …

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