What is the difference?
Traditional Ed Choice:
This scholarship is for students who reside in and would attend a school in a failing school district. Currently, those districts include: Dayton Public, Jefferson Twp, Northridge Local, Springfield, and Trotwood schools.
ED Choice Expansion:
This scholarship is based on your household income and the number of dependents living in the home. Every family will be awarded this scholarship, provided you complete all state requirements. Families earning less than 450% of the poverty line may be awarded the full amount of scholarship valued at $6166 per child. Income over 450% will be awarded accordingly.
2026-2027 Applications
BEFORE YOU CAN APPLY, the student must be accepted and enrolled in our school.
To apply:
- Complete Ed Choice Request form and return it to the school office
- 2026-2027 Request Form
- 2026-2027 Renewal Form
- Remember, you must manually sign or electronically sign the Ed Choice application - it cannot be typed
- Request/Renewal Forms in other languages may be found at: https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Other-Resources/Scholarships/EdChoice-Scholarship/EdChoice-Resources
- scroll down to find forms
- Include your child’s birth certificate
- Include your most recent electric or utility bill, including billing and service address
- if you do not have an electric or utility bill in your name, please turn in a notarized letter from the homeowner stating that you and your child reside at that address, a copy of their electric or utility bill (complete bill - the entire page), and a piece of business mail in your name.
- Acceptable Proof of Address
- Create an account on the OH-ID website and follow the directions to upload your proof of income. This is the parent's responsibility.
- Income verification: Effective July 1, 2025, only Federal or State 1040 forms are accepted for Income Verification purposes.
Information You May Need
- Income Verification Portal Quick Guide
- OHID Website
- Department of Education & Workforce website
- here you can find more details on both EdChoice and Ed Choice Expansion programs including
- Fact Sheets
- Federal Poverty Guidelines
- Income Eligibility Requirements
- Acceptable Proof of Address
- EdChoice Income Verification Helpful Tips
- here you can find more details on both EdChoice and Ed Choice Expansion programs including