West Virginia · Hope Scholarship
Using Hope Scholarship funds for YouDance in West Virginia
West Virginia's Hope Scholarship ESA goes universal in 2026-27 — for the first time existing homeschoolers can apply (previously it required leaving public school or entering K), though recipients technically educate under a Hope 'Individualized Instructional Program' notice rather than a traditional homeschool exemption, and spend funds on approved vendors mainly via direct-pay through the portal with limited reimbursement for off-the-shelf curriculum.
Facts on this page confirmed July 2026
Please verify before you purchase
YouDance is not yet an approved Hope Scholarship vendor. Ask your program administrator whether YouDance qualifies for your award BEFORE you purchase.
Opens a ready-to-send email to the Hope Scholarship team. Vendor approvals are driven by family requests.
Program
Hope Scholarship Program — official program page
Award
$5,435.62 per student for 2026-27 (was $5,267 in 2025-26), paid in quarterly deposits
How it pays
Direct vendor payments and/or reimbursement of out-of-pocket purchases with an itemized receipt.
How West Virginia families make it work
Verification comes first — then the paperwork is on us.
Ask us anything- 1
Verify with your program administrator first
Ask whether YouDance — a structured dance curriculum (educational software) — qualifies for your Hope Scholarship award, and whether out-of-pocket purchases can be reimbursed. Get the answer in writing before you spend.
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Create your free account and purchase the one-time year
If your administrator confirms, create your account and choose the $250 one-time year (pick "with homeschool funds" at checkout). It never auto-renews.
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We send everything your program needs
Your itemized receipt arrives with the purchase, and we provide a curriculum description letter and per-student progress records on request.
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Submit for reimbursement
File the receipt with your program. And if the answer unexpectedly changes within 30 days of purchase, our 30-day money-back guarantee has you covered.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use West Virginia Hope Scholarship funds for dance classes?
Often yes — as curriculum, not classes. YouDance is a structured online dance curriculum (educational software) with sequenced lessons, graded quizzes, and progress records, which is the category education funding programs typically treat as an eligible expense — distinct from recreational dance classes. Classification varies by program and by award, so verify with your program administrator before purchasing.
We’re part of a homeschool charter — can we use our charter funds?
Often, yes. Homeschool charters keep their own vendor lists, and most can order YouDance for you, reimburse it, or add us as a vendor when a family requests it. Ask your charter teacher (ES), and point your charter at [email protected] — we're happy to complete any charter's vendor paperwork.
Is YouDance an approved Hope Scholarship vendor?
Not yet. Ask your program administrator whether YouDance qualifies for your award, and tell us you want it — vendor applications are driven by family demand.
What should I ask my program administrator?
Whether a structured online dance curriculum (educational software with lessons, graded quizzes, and progress records) qualifies under your award’s eligible-expense categories, and — if you’d pay out of pocket — whether reimbursement with an itemized receipt is allowed.
What does YouDance cost without program funds?
$39/month, $250/year, or a one-time lifetime option — every plan covers your whole family and carries our 30-day money-back guarantee. See the pricing page for details.
What exactly is YouDance?
A structured instructional dance curriculum: 22 structured courses and 215+ weeks of lessons across ballet, hip hop, contemporary, jazz, and clogging, with graded quizzes and progress records for every student, ages 5–17.
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Homeschool requirements vary by state. Parents determine and assign credit in accordance with their local regulations. YouDance provides structured curriculum and documentation tools suitable for physical education or fine arts credit documentation. Program rules, award amounts, and eligible-expense categories change often and vary by family — always confirm with your program administrator (or tax preparer) before purchasing. Details on this page were last confirmed July 2026.
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