What is EdChoice Traditional?

The EdChoice Scholarship Program is a state-funded scholarship available to students K-12 who meet the eligibility criteria. The traditional scholarship is awarded if your students designated school is a failing school. The scholarship amount can only be used towards tuition. The EdChoice Scholarship amount is currently $6,166 for grades K-8.

What is Ohio EdChoice Expansion?

The EdChoice Scholarship Program is a state-funded scholarship available to students K-12. The Expansion Scholarship is an income based scholarship. This scholarship now benefits families of all income levels.  The scholarship amount can only be used towards tuition. The EdChoice Scholarship amount is currently $6,166 for grades K-8.

How apply to EdChoice Traditional

Step 1: Enroll to Our Shepherd Lutheran School.

Step 2: Complete the EdChoice Request form for new families and the EdChoice Renewal form for returning families.

Step 3: Gather required documents:

·         a copy of a current utility bill in primary parent/guardians name

·         a copy of student’s birth certificate 

·         If necessary a copy of custody agreement.

·         If necessary affidavit of eligibility

Step 4: Submit all forms to Our Shepherd Lutheran School.

Step 5: Wait for scholarship to be awarded.

Step 6: Complete POA form once the scholarship has been awarded.

·         The POA form will allow us to be able to deposit your EdChoice tuition check without you needing to come sign the checks every month. We do receive 10 tuition checks throughout the school year with the last check coming in July. You will be responsible to come in over summer break to sign your student(s) tuition payments. If you fail to sign any of the tuition check(s) and the check(s) are voided due to non-signature you will be responsible to pay that tuition amount to the school. This form will

need to be notarized and returned to the office.

How to apply to EdChoice Expansion?

Step 1: Enroll to Our Shepherd Lutheran School.

Step 2: Complete the EdChoice Request form for new families and the EdChoice Renewal form for returning families.

Step 3: Gather required documents:

·         a copy of a current utility bill in primary parent/guardians name

·         a copy of student’s birth certificate 

·         If necessary a copy of custody agreement.

Step 4: Submit all forms to Our Shepherd Lutheran School.

Step 5: Complete the Income Verification process

·         Instructions to complete online- Income verification quick guide

·         Paper Income verification form- The Income Verification form with supporting income documents may be mailed to the Ohio Department of Education, Office of Nonpublic Educational Options 25 S. Front Street, Mail Stop 309, Columbus, Ohio 43215-4183.

·         If you have any questions please contact the Office of Nonpublic Educational Options at 614-728-2743, or by email at edchoice@education.ohio.gov

Step 6: Wait for scholarship to be awarded.

Step 7: Complete POA form once scholarship is awarded.

·         The POA form will allow us to be able to deposit your EdChoice tuition check without you needing to come sign the checks every month. We do receive 10 tuition checks throughout the school year with the last check coming in July. You will be responsible to come in over summer break to sign your student(s) tuition payments. If you fail to sign any of the tuition check(s) and the check(s) are voided due to non-signature you will be responsible to pay that tuition amount to the school. This form will need to be notarized and returned to the office.

Questions?

If you have any questions regarding the EdChoice Scholarship, please reach out to Kayla Cook, OSL Business Manager at kcook@oslpainesville.org.