Support a Brighter Financial Future with WV Jumpstart!
Give the Gift of Financial Empowerment
The West Virginia Jumpstart Savings Program is a one-of-a-kind state-administered
savings account that offers state tax advantages for skilled tradespeople,
entrepreneurs, and the blue-collared workforce. If you’re a current or future trade
professional in a qualifying profession, a Jumpstart Savings Account will help you
set aside money for tools, supplies, licenses, certifications, and more. Transition from traditional savings to invested savings. Now, you can be part of their journey by contributing a meaningful gift through our eGift Events platform.
Why Your Gift Matters
With the Jumpstart Savings Program, you can set aside money for career expenses in
a savings account that boasts unique state tax advantages for both contributions and
qualified distributions. You, your family, and your employer can contribute to a Jumpstart
Savings account. Together, we’re creating a culture of financial resilience in West Virginia.
A variety of contribution methods to suit your needs
When it comes to saving, every little bit helps.
There are a variety of ways to build your savings and involve others in contributing to your financial security.
One-time contributions
Friends and family can all contribute. Just log in to your account and set up an eGift event to invite them to contribute for special occasions like birthdays, holidays, and more. They can also mail a check with a Gift Contribution form to PO Box 44099, Jacksonville, Fl 32231. The Gift Contribution form can be found under the Documents and Forms tab at acess.wvjumpstart.gov or on the Forms page at wvjumpstart.com under the Resources tab.
Creating a Gifting Event
Creating a gifting event is simple! Just log into your account at access.wvjumpstart.gov, go to the Gifting tab, and follow the prompts to set up your event. Once submitted, an email with your unique gifting link will be sent to your selected friends and family so they can contribute directly to your account.
Gifting from Family and Friends
Anyone! Friends and family who receive your gifting email can contribute. They will have the option to send funds via check, ACH, or PayPal/Venmo.
If a contributor selects PayPal/Venmo, they will be redirected to a trusted third-party payment site to connect their account and complete the transaction. Please note that a 2.9% convenience fee applies to contributions made through PayPal/Venmo.