Ed Choice Scholarship Information

The state of Ohio has updated their income limitations for 2023-2024.  Every family qualifies for at least $650 per child per year for elementary school. Most families receive much more.

Most families will qualify for $6100 per year for each child in K-8.  
Every family who wants a state scholarship or a parish scholarship must apply for the EdChoice scholarship first.

Here are the important points and your "to do" list to claim scholarship dollars for your student(s):

• The value of the scholarship is dependent upon your Adjusted Gross Income, but EVERY student is eligible for at least $650. See the Income Chart below.  (Your AGI is shown on your Income Tax Form.)
• Scholarships are awarded only to those who apply and are approved.  To apply, submit the appropriate paperwork directly to St. Louis (or email the documents directly to me) and verify your income on the ODE portal.
• The scholarship can only be used to pay tuition. Parents and/or guardians may have to pay registration fees, material fees and other similar types of fees.
• Families who have already applied for EdChoice for the 2023-2024 school year do not have to do anything more at this time.  Your applications are either still under review, or the scholarships have been awarded.  
• Awards are sent directly to the school, but not until everything has been verified.  For new applicants, expect to make regular tuition payments until your award is approved.  Our business office will make adjustments as awards come through.
• For new applicants, be sure to apply before October 14.  After that date, your award will be prorated to the number of days remaining in the school year.

 1) Complete an EdChoice Request Form (link above) for the 2023-2024 school year. You can email your completed form (one per student) to [email protected], or print it and mail it to school to Alysha's attention, or drop it off to the school office from 10 am - 2 pm. However you submit the form, also include...

2) Verification of your Address. The simplest and most reliable way to submit proof of your address is to give the school office a statement from one of your utilities (not cell phone). The statement must show your address in two places - in the "service to" space and in the "mail to" space. For example, on a Duke Energy statement, the "mail to" space is at the bottom of the statement and "service to" space is on the top right. Most utilities allow you to see your most recent statement online. You are welcome to email Alysha this statement, send a hard copy with your request form, or drop it off to the office. If you do not have a utility in your name at your mailing address, there are other ways to verify your address. A complete list of options can be found above in the Ed Choice Proof of Address Guidelines.

3. Birth Certificate - Please bring a copy of each child's birth certificate.

The above documents are scanned and uploaded by the school to the ODE portal to EdChoice, along with some school-related documents. Do not attempt to mail them directly to ODE.

4) You will need to verify your Adjusted Gross Income online.  To access the online Income Verification System, parents/guardians must create an OH|ID account by going to this link, https://safe.ode.state.oh.us/portal
Please establish your own parent portal and scan and upload your verification of income. DO NOT send me your verification of income. See Quick Guide above.

If you still need additional support from Holy Family parish after you have applied for your Ed Choice scholarship, please see the parish website for additional scholarship information.