Homeschooling in West Virginia
West Virginia Code Section 18-8-1 requires a one-time Notice of Intent to your county superintendent, a teaching parent with at least a high school diploma or equivalent, instruction in five subjects, and an academic assessment submitted at grades 3, 5, 8, and 11 by June 30. No annual notice. Hope Scholarship available.
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How to Homeschool in West Virginia (2026): Notice, the Diploma Rule, Benchmark Assessments, and What the Law Requires
West Virginia asks for a one-time Notice of Intent to your county superintendent, a parent with a high school diploma or equivalent, and an academic assessment submitted at grades 3, 5, 8, and 11. The Hope Scholarship can fund home education. Here is how each piece works.
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West Virginia Homeschool Funding & Hope Scholarship Guide (2026): Amount, Universal Eligibility & How to Apply
West Virginia's Hope Scholarship is worth about $5,436 per child and, starting in 2026-27, is open to every K-12 student, including existing homeschoolers for the first time. Here is how the amount, the new universal eligibility, and the application deadline work.
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How to Withdraw Your Child From Public School in West Virginia (2026): Step by Step
Withdrawing your child from public school in West Virginia means filing a one-time Notice of Intent with your county superintendent and notifying the school. The teaching parent must hold a high school diploma or equivalent. Here is the exact sequence.
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How to Homeschool High School in West Virginia (2026): Diplomas, the PROMISE Scholarship, and College
In West Virginia you file one notice, assess at grade 11, and issue the diploma. Here is how the transcript, the PROMISE Scholarship, dual credit, and college work.
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