Ohio EdChoice

• The state of Ohio's Traditional EdChoice Program provides students from designated public schools the opportunity to attend participating private schools.
   
• EdChoice Expansion provides students scholarship opportunities based on a family’s qualifying household income level.

The ODE EdChoice website provides guidance for determining a family’s eligibility. 

Families should visit the ODE website for the most updated information, including application windows, instruction, forms, Designated Public School list, and guidance materials.  Both systems typically open in February for the following school year.

Send completed applications and required supporting documentation to Sarah.Butts@chca-oh.org.  We encourage you to apply early for the most favorable consideration.

EdChoice Traditional (Residence based)

• The annual amount is currently $6,166 for grades K-8 and $8,408 for grades 9-12.
• The EdChoice scholarship is applicable to tuition only at a qualifying private school.
• Families are responsible for any remaining tuition, all school fees, and additional non-tuition costs.
• Families who meet low-income eligibility requirements may qualify for additional financial support for tuition.
   

EdChoice Expansion (Income Based)

• First-time applicants:
  • The annual maximum amount is currently $6,166 for grades K-8 and $8,408 for grades 9-12. The amount of the scholarship is dependent upon the amount of the family’s income as determined by EdChoice Expansion Income Eligibility Requirements for 2023-24 (ohio.gov).
  • Families are responsible for any remaining tuition, all school fees, and additional non-tuition costs.
• Renewals:
  • The annual amount for renewing EC Expansion students is determined by the EdChoice- Expansion Income Guidelines
  • Families are responsible for any remaining tuition, all school fees, and additional non-tuition costs.

• CHCA makes the admission decision.  Students must be admitted to CHCA prior to applying for the EdChoice Scholarship.  
• The State of Ohio Department of Education makes the EdChoice scholarship decision.

There are testing and end of course exam considerations that vary based on grade.