CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Human Services will begin accepting applications July 20 for the 2026 School Clothing Allowance Program, which provides eligible families with financial support to purchase back‑to‑school clothing.
All families must apply — even those who have qualified in previous years — and may submit applications online at wvpath.wv.gov, by contacting their local DoHS office, or by calling 1‑877‑716‑1212 to request a mailed paper form. Applications will be accepted through Aug. 15, 2026, or until available funds are exhausted. Applications must reach local offices before the program closes to be considered.
The program’s launch had been delayed due to uncertainty surrounding federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funding. Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced that the state has secured the resources needed to open the program this year.
“We are doing this the right way, and we’re working to make funding streams last,” Morrisey said. “COVID‑era reliance on one‑time money helped create these challenges, so now we are working to put this program on solid footing. Starting July 20, West Virginia families can apply for the School Clothing Allowance.”
Each approved child will receive a $200 benefit, which can be used to purchase school clothing or piece goods for families who sew clothing at home.
To qualify, a family of four must have a monthly income of no more than $3,483, and applicants must submit income verification for July 2026.
