Scholarship Programs
Across Ohio, thousands of parents are using state-funded scholarships to send their children to the school of their choice. Through Ohio’s scholarship programs, parents are able to use a portion of the tax money that is designated for their child’s education to the school of their choice.
Scholarships are renewable through high school graduation. Schools participating in scholarship programs are approved by the Ohio Department of Education. The directory of approved schools is available here: https://scholarship.ode.state.oh.us
We can help you determine your eligibility for Ohio’s Scholarship Programs.
(NEW in 2023-24) Universal School Choice – EdChoice Income-Based (Expansion) Scholarship Program
Created in 2013 – Eligibility Expanded for the 2023-24 school year
- Ohio’s Income-Based Scholarship is now available to every student in Ohio entering grades K-12!
- Students whose family’s (adjusted gross) income is at or below 450% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPL) are eligible to receive the full scholarship of $6,165 (grades K-8) and $8,407 (grades 9-12).
- Students whose family’s (adjusted gross) income is above 450% FPL will receive a reduced scholarship based on the family’s (adjusted gross) income level.
- Families choose from over 450 participating private schools accept scholarship students.
EdChoice Scholarship Program
Created in 2005
- EdChoice Scholarships are available for students in the state’s lowest-rated public schools.
- Scholarships are worth $6,165 for students in grades K-8 and $8,407 for high school students.
- Students whose family’s (adjusted gross) income is at or below 200% FPL qualify for a write off of the difference between the school’s tuition and the scholarship award amount (if applicable).
- Families choose from over 450 participating private schools accept scholarship students.
Cleveland Scholarship & Tutoring Program
Created in 1995
- All K-12 students who live in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District are eligible to apply.
- Scholarships are worth $6,165 for students in grades K-8 and $8,407 for high school students.
- Families can choose to use the scholarship to attend school at any participating Cleveland Scholarship provider.
Special Needs Scholarships
Autism Scholarship
Created in 2003
- Any student ages 3-21 on the autism spectrum with an Autism diagnosis is eligible to participate.
- Autism Scholarships are worth $32,445 to use at participating schools and private service providers.
- Families choose from more than 250 schools, therapists and agencies.
Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship
Created in 2011
- Any K-12 student with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) is eligible to apply.
- Scholarships are awarded according to diagnosis. There are six different award levels to assist families with the costs of intervention and educational services.
- Scholarship amounts range from $8,941 to $30,000 and can be used at participating schools and services providers
- Families choose from more than 300 public and private schools, therapists, and agencies.