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Traditional & Expansion Scholarships

All students in the State of Ohio qualify for the EdChoice Traditional or EdChoice Expansion Scholarship (except for those residing in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District). 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. Facility and other school fees are still the responsibility of the family.

When Do I Apply?

New students can submit their EdChoice paperwork as part of the Admissions process; however, ODCS cannot submit the application to EdChoice until the student is enrolled.

Existing students should submit their EdChoice paperwork during Proud to be a Patriot re-enrollment week.

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

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.

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  • Bring all completed pages and documents to Open Door Christian Schools Business Office during office hours.

Other FAQS

How will I know when my application has been processed and accepted?

The State of Ohio will notify families when applications are approved. This message will also contain information about your scholarship amount.

Will I need to make my monthly tuition installments if applying for an EdChoice Scholarship?

If your scholarship has not been awarded at the time tuition installments begin, estimated payments will be based on the “anticipated” award. Your FACTS account will be adjusted accordingly when your scholarship award is finalized.

Will my family still owe an out-of-pocket tuition balance?

Ohio EdChoice families at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level guidelines qualify for low-income status. The law states that low-income families are not required to cover any remaining tuition balance. Those above 200% will be billed for the remaining tuition balance after the scholarship is applied to your account. All families, regardless of income status and scholarship eligibility, are responsible for facility and all other school fees.

Where can I find more information?