A major expansion of West Virginia’s Hope Scholarship is now in effect, opening the program to all K-12 students statewide.
State Treasurer Larry Pack announced that every child can apply for the 2026–27 school year, including thousands of private and homeschool students who were previously ineligible. Supporters call it a historic step for school choice, while critics warn it could cost millions as public schools face funding challenges and closures. The projected scholarship amount is just over $5,400 per student. Participation has already grown from about 2,300 students in the first year to more than 14,000.