Ohio EdChoice Scholarship
Starting with the 2023-24 Academic Year, all students in the State of Ohio qualify for the Ohio EdChoice Scholarship. The full amount of the scholarship is $6,166 for K-8th students and $8,408 per high school student. 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 Scholarships apply towards tuition only. School fees are still the responsibility of the family.
WHEN DO I APPLY?
The application period for the 2023-24 academic year is now open.
Remember, only the private school can submit the Ohio EdChoice scholarship program request form to the State of Ohio, so be sure your student is accepted for enrollment at Tree of Life Christian Schools first. After you have been accepted for admission to Tree of Life, submit the scholarship request form to the school before September 1 so that they can apply for the scholarship on your behalf.
HOW DO I APPLY?
STEP 1: Apply to Tree of Life Christian Schools. Your child must be accepted for enrollment BEFORE applying for the EdChoice Scholarship.
STEP 2: Fill out an EdChoice Scholarship Request Form and submit it to Tree of Life Christian Schools along with a copy of the student’s birth certificate and a current (within 90 days) utility bill detailing your service address.
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE EDCHOICE REQUEST FORM
- This form and supporting documents can be brought directly to our Business Office.
- This form and supporting documents can also be scanned and submitted to edchoice@tolcs.org. High quality photos of the documents are acceptable.
STEP 3: Verify your Income with the State of Ohio
- Upload income verification documents to the OH|ID website.
- You will receive a scholarship award based on your family’s Adjusted Gross Income.
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
Other FAQs
The State of Ohio will notify families when applications are approved. This message will also contain information about your scholarship amount.
Upon notification of approval from the State of Ohio, you will receive an acceptance form that must be completed and returned to Tree of Life Christian Schools. Tree of Life will notify you if there are changes to this process.
Ohio EdChoice qualified families at or below 200% of the FPL 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% can 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 all fees. Families may apply for additional financial assistance through the SGO scholarship.
The Edchoice Scholarship must be renewed each year by the school family.
To renew your EdChoice Scholarship for the 2024-2025 school year, please complete the following form and submit to edchoice@tolcs.org:
2024-2025 EdChoice Renewal Form
Please note, income verification is only completed during the INTIAL EdChoice application and is not required for renewal. Proof of residency is still require. See the form for more details.
- Contact edchoice@tolcs.org with questions
- Visit education.ohio.gov/edchoice