what does hope scholarship cover

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The coverage of the Hope Scholarship depends on the specific program and state, but here are details for two main Hope Scholarship programs:

The Hope Scholarship in West Virginia is an education savings account (ESA) program for K-12 students.
It provides families with an amount equal to the state portion of their child's education funding to customize their child's learning experience.
For the 2025-2026 school year, the award amount is approximately $5,267.38.
The scholarship can be used for tuition and fees at participating nonpublic schools and microschools.
Families must apply by June 15 to receive 100% of the award amount; later applications receive prorated amounts.
The program allows parents to choose educational pathways outside of public schools, including private schools, microschools, or homeschooling options compliant with state requirements

The Georgia HOPE Scholarship is for students attending eligible public or private colleges and universities in Georgia.
It assists with educational costs such as tuition.
For the 2024-2025 academic year, the maximum award for full-time enrollment (15 credit hours per semester) is about $10,258 for two semesters.
The scholarship requires maintaining a minimum GPA (usually 3.0) for continued eligibility.
It covers tuition costs but does not cover books or mandatory fees as of recent changes.
There is also a Zell Miller Scholarship within the HOPE program that covers 100% of tuition for students with higher academic achievement (3.7 GPA and qualifying SAT/ACT scores)

West Virginia Hope Scholarship covers a fixed state education funding amount for K-12 educational expenses, mainly tuition at approved private or microschools.
Georgia HOPE Scholarship covers college tuition costs for eligible students, with amounts depending on enrollment and GPA requirements.

If you are referring to a specific state or program, the coverage details vary accordingly.