Traditional & Expansion Scholarships

All students in the State of Ohio qualify for the Ohio EdChoice or EdChoice Expansion Scholarship.  The full amount of the scholarship is $6,166 for K-8th students and $8,408 per high school student. Under the traditional scholarship program, families who reside in designated public school districts or who meet certain sibling or guardianship criteria are eligible for the full amount of the scholarship. The expansion scholarship designates families whose household income is at or below 450% of the federal poverty line as eligible for the full amount of the scholarship. Families with a higher household income are eligible for a prorated amount of the scholarship.

Note: EdChoice and EdChoice Expansion Scholarships apply towards tuition only. School fees are still the responsibility of the family.

When Do I Apply?

Upcoming Academic Year: Applications may submitted after the student is enrolled in ODCS for the upcoming school year.

Academic Year Already in Session: Applications submitted after the school year has begun will be prorated based on award date. Students must be enrolled before applications can be submitted.

How Do I Apply?

Fill out an EdChoice Scholarship Request Form and submit it to Open Door Christian Schools along with a copy of the student's birth certificate and a current (within 60 days) utility bill showing both mailing and physical address.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE EDCHOICE REQUEST FORM

• This form and supporting documents can be brought directly to our Admissions Office. 
• This form and supporting documents can also be scanned and submitted to rcollins@odcs.org. High quality photos of the documents are acceptable.

All new EdChoice Expansion applicants and families whose income is at or below the 200% level who would like to receive the Low Income Qualification will need to complete an Income Verification Application through the OH|ID website.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE INCOME VERIFICATION PORTAL

CLICK HERE FOR INCOME VERIFICATION HELPFUL TIPS

What Information Is Needed?

• A copy of the student’s birth certificate
• Current proof of address with mailing address and service address both shown to match (a utility bill issued within 60 days)
• Completed and signed EdChoice Scholarship Program Request Form (click here to download the form)
• Custody Documents if applicable

How Do I Submit My Application?

• Scan and email all completed pages and documents to spachinger@odcs.org.
• Bring all completed pages and documents to Open Door Christian Schools Business Office during office hours.