Affordability
FINDING THE BEST OPTION
OHIO EDCHOICE SCHOLARSHIPS
The Ohio EdChoice Scholarship programs offers ALL Ohio students the opportunity to attend a Catholic school by providing a state scholarship.
EdChoice Traditional:
This program provides scholarship opportunities for K-12 students who reside within the district of a low performing public school. The family can apply for Ed Choice assistance which provide funding for most of Elementary School tuition and a substantial portion of high school tuition. Check your eligibility here.
EdChoice Expansion:
In July 2023 Governor DeWine signed into law a bill that makes the EdChoice Expansion Scholarship available to ALL! This program provides scholarship opportunities for K-12 students based off the families Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in relation to the Federal Poverty Level Guidelines (FPL). Those under 450% FPL qualify for a full EdChoice Expansion Scholarship, with Scholarships being reduced by a tiered method for those families above 450% FPL. Click here to see where your family qualifies.
The maximum scholarship amounts for both programs is $6,160 for elementary and $8,407 for high school. Click here to learn more about the EdChoice Expansion Program.
Contact a Catholic School to discuss options that may be available to your family. To find the school near you click here.
CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION (CEF)
The Catholic Education Foundation for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati (CEF) was established through the generosity of many to the One Faith, One Hope, One Love Capital Campaign. The foundation manages a permanent endowment that provides yearly scholarship opportunities to students in grades K-12. Click here to learn more about the application process and deadlines.
Parish and School Assistance
The parishes and schools within the Archdiocese of Cincinnati are extremely generous. Many offer subsidies, scholarships, and other financial need opportunities. Families are often surprised at what financial assistance may be available to their children. We encourage you to reach out to your local Catholic School to discuss options that may be available to your family. To find a school click here.
SPECIAL NEEDS Assistance
Two other forms of state scholarships exist that relate to students with special needs: the Autism Scholarship and the John Peterson Special Needs Scholarship Grant.
