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EdChoice State Scholarships

What is Ohio's Educational Choice Scholarship Program?

The EdChoice Scholarship Program provides state funded scholarships to students who reside in Ohio and are in grades K-12. All Ohio students are eligible to apply for either the Traditional EdChoice Scholarship or the Expansion EdChoice Scholarship. The scholarship must be used to attend private schools that meet requirements for program participation.

Toledo Christian is an EdChoice provider and we are here to help you determine which EdChoice Scholarship would be best for your student. Below you will find a series of frequently asked questions regarding the EdChoice state scholarships.

Recently there have been changes in the eligibility requirements for Ohio's EdChoice Expansion Program. Now all Ohio families are eligible to apply.  All first-time EdChoice Expansion applicants must have their income verified by the Office of Nonpublic Educational Options. Scholarships for EdChoice Expansion are awarded based on the Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of a family’s household. 

Let us help you through the process!  Keep in mind, you will need to complete the Admissions process at Toledo Christian first before an EdChoice application can be submitted.  

Sarah WensinkSarah Wensink
State Scholarship Coordinator
419.389.8700 x157
[email protected]

We continue to monitor communication and provide updated information on this page once it has been confirmed.  Please visit the Ohio Department of Education Website for regular updates as well!   ODE Website.

 

The Value of the EdChoice Scholarships:

The EdChoice Traditional scholarship amount is currently $6,166 for grades K-8 and $8,408 for grades 9-12. EdChoice will pay either the scholarship amount or the private school’s actual tuition amount, whichever is less.
 
The EdChoice Expansion Program is an income-based program that provides scholarships to students in grades K - 12. Scholarships are awarded based on the Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of a family’s household. If a family’s household income is at or below 450 percent of the Federal Poverty Level, they will be awarded the maximum scholarship amount. If a family’s household income is at or above 451 percent of the Federal Poverty Level, the student’s scholarship award is reduced based on the Expansion Income Guidelines chart.
 

2023-24 School Year

For reference, the 2023-24 school year charts for both the Federal Poverty Level percentages, as well as the EdChoice Award Distribution are below.
 
Poverty Guidelines
Award Amounts
Charts above Last Modified via the ODE Website: 10/6/2023 9:22:57 AM
 

2024-25 School Year

Revised charts from the 2024-25 school year will be available through the ODE website soon and the award amount each student receives will vary based on a more finite calculation at each income percentage level. The awards distributed may differ from the 2023-24 school year.
 
The chart below reflects an overview of the award distribution at each Federal Poverty Level (FDL) percentage.  Families can view their FDL percentage level and specific award amount through the ODE Website directly.
 
24-25

 

What do I do next?

Review our FAQs and then give us a call and we can help you through the process.  You will need to complete the Admissions process at Toledo Christian first before an EdChoice application can be submitted.

Every student residing in Ohio in grades K - 12.
 
Please contact Sarah Wensink to help assist your family in determining your student's eligibility.
 
Sarah Wensink
State Scholarship Coordinator
419.389.8700 x157
[email protected]
Parents can determine their AGI by visiting the 2023-2204 EdChoice Expansion Income Guidelines Sheet found here: https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Other-Resources/Scholarships/EdChoice-Expansion/EdChoice-Expansion-Resources
EdChoice will pay either the scholarship amount or the student's actual tuition amount, whichever is less. Parents and guardians pay registration fees, material fees, and other similar types of fees. Families who qualify for Low Income Verification will not be responsible to pay the remaining tuition not covered by the scholarship. However, if the private school’s tuition is higher than the EdChoice Scholarship amount and if the family does not qualify for Low Income Verification, the family will be responsible for the difference.
Yes, the scholarship can be renewed each year through grade 12 as long as the student meets the EdChoice requirements for renewal.
Contact Mrs. Sarah Wensink for current scholarship windows.  
 
Sarah Wensink
State Scholarship Coordinator
419.389.8700 x157
[email protected]
Parents and students should first apply for admission at the participating private school. Once the student has been accepted for enrollment at the private school, the private school will submit a scholarship application for the student through the secure online application system.
Parents must provide the private school with a copy of the student’s birth certificate, a copy of current proof of address and the Scholarship Request Form to apply for the scholarship. Parents renewing their child’s scholarship must provide a copy of current proof of address and the Scholarship Renewal Form.
Visit the EdChoice Web page at education.ohio.gov/edchoice.
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