Homeschool benefits and savings in Culpeper County

The Culpeper County Recreation Scholarship puts $50 per family member, up to $300 a family each fiscal year, into your Culpeper County Parks & Recreation (CCPR) account for county-run activities and facility memberships. County or Town of Culpeper residents of any age qualify with household income at or below twice the federal poverty guidelines, shown on their latest tax returns.

By Andrew Garber, founder of TheHomeschoolingCompany. Reviewed August 25, 2026.

Who qualifies

1. Lives in Culpeper County or Town

   County and Town of Culpeper residents of any age can apply. One application covers the whole family.

2. Meets the income guideline

   Approval is based on twice the federal poverty guidelines. Show a copy of your most recent federal (Form 1040) and Virginia (Form 760) income tax returns; if you do not file taxes, email the office for other options.

3. Family members are on the return

   List each family member who will use the funds; they must appear on your tax form and live at the same address.

4. Has a CCPR ActiveNet account

   You and each family member need a CCPR registration account (ActiveNet) so the funds can be applied.

What it is worth

CCPR awards $50 per person living at the same residence each fiscal year, capped at $300 a family and pro-rated by the date you apply.

One person

$50

Parent and two children

$150

Family of four

$200

Family of six or more

$300

Awards are pro-rated by the date the application arrives and given first come, first served while funds last, so apply early in the July-to-June year.

From applying to keeping it

1. Before you apply

   Set up ActiveNet

   Create a CCPR ActiveNet account for your family and gather your latest Form 1040 and Form 760.

2. Any time from July 1

   Submit the online form

   Fill out one Recreation Scholarship application per family on the CCPR page. Applications sent June 15-30 count toward the next fiscal year.

3. With the application

   Send your tax returns

   Email copies to FinancialAid@culpepercounty.gov or bring them to the Culpeper County Fieldhouse. Staff only check them and keep no copies.

4. Within 5 business days

   Funds land in your account

   Once approved, the award is added to your CCPR account to use for registration.

5. By June 30

   Use it or lose it

   All funds expire June 30. Reapply after July 1 for the next year.

What it pays for

Covered

• CCPR-run classes and activities

Not covered

• Facility rentals and trips
• Fundraisers and vendor markets
• Extra supplies, equipment, or fees paid to an instructor
• Events hosted by outside organizations

You can apply for both the Recreation Scholarship and CCPR's separate Youth Sports Financial Aid.

Scholarships are awarded first come, first served as funds allow each fiscal year.

Good to know

• Homeschool families qualify by income

  Culpeper County and Town residents qualify by income, and homeschooled children on your tax return count toward the $50 per person.

Who to contact

Tabitha Riley and Monica Warner review Recreation Scholarship applications and answer questions about income proof.

FinancialAid@culpepercounty.gov Recreation Scholarship application

Homeschool rules and statewide help in Virginia

You must file the annual notice of intent by August 15. If you move into a Virginia division or begin after the school year starts, notify the division as soon as practicable and complete the filing within 30 days of the notice.

Virginia sets these rules:

• Subjects: Provide a curriculum and include a list of the coming year’s subjects with the annual notice. The home-instruction statute does not require the public-school curriculum.
• Testing: Submit evidence of progress by August 1 after the school year. Children under six on September 30 of that school year are exempt from this assessment requirement.
• Records: Submit the annual notice, subject list, proof of a qualifying route, and required evidence of progress. Keep copies; no routine portfolio or attendance-log filing is required.
• Teachers: Qualify through a high-school diploma, Board-prescribed teaching qualifications, providing a curriculum or program of study, or evidence that you can provide an adequate education.

Read the Virginia homeschooling guide See statewide programs in Virginia

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