EdChoice Scholarship
We are very excited that Heritage families can now take advantage of the Ohio EdChoice Scholarship! Below there are 3 important sections to read through. You will find everything you need to apply, including:
Details about the EdChoice Program
The application process, including submission links
What this means for families’ FACTS payment plans and financial aid
Ohio Department of Education EdChoice Programs
The Ohio EdChoice (OEC) Scholarship is a state-funded school choice option that assists families with the cost of private education. Every Ohio K-12 student in the State of Ohio is eligible for an OEC Scholarship.
To participate in any scholarship program offered through HCA, parents and students should first apply for admission. Once the student has been accepted for enrollment, or if the student is currently enrolled, HCA may submit a scholarship application for the student through the secure online application system.
EdChoice Expansion Scholarship
The 2024-2025 EdChoice Expansion Scholarship amount is determined by a family’s income level and household size.
Every family is eligible for at least a minimum scholarship, regardless of income.
If a family’s household income is at or below 450% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), they will be awarded the maximum scholarship amount of $8,408 (grades 9-12) or $6,166 (grades K-8).
If a family’s household income is at or below 200% FPL, you will qualify for low-income status. Families with low-income status will receive the maximum EdChoice award per student ($8,408 grades 9-12 or $6,166 grades K-8) and will not be billed any balance of tuition.
Additional information regarding the Income Eligibility Requirements for Expansion Scholarship may be found here.
More information about the EdChoice Expansion Scholarship here.
EdChoice Traditional Scholarship
EdChoice Traditional scholarships are for students assigned to a public school district considered to be underperforming based on state requirements.
To determine if your local public school qualifies, use the third tab of this Reports Portal to determine by county, if your residence and corresponding local public school district qualify for the EdChoice Traditional Scholarship.
The 2024-2025 Traditional EdChoice Scholarship is $8,408 (grades 9-12) or $6,166 (grades K-8).
More information about the Traditional EdChoice Scholarship can be found here:
Fees are not covered by EdChoice Scholarships. All families, regardless of income, are responsible to pay school-based fees (such as, but not limited to, enrollment/re-enrollment and curriculum fees) for each student, each year.
You can find out more information about EdChoice Scholarships by visiting this webpage.
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Step 1 – Submit the following documents through Google Forms here. You must have a google account to submit the required documentation.
Student’s birth certificate
Student’s name on birth certificate must match name on the Scholarship Request Form.
Current (within 30 days) utility bill showing both the service address (top of bill) and billing address
Make sure ALL pages are attached. Even if a blank page is shown, all pages must be submitted.
If a utility bill is unavailable, ODE allows these acceptable forms of address verification.
Limited Power of Attorney specifically authorizes Heritage Classical Academy (HCA) to endorse and deposit checks issued by the State of Ohio Educational Choice Scholarship Program (EdChoice).
All funds will be applied directly to your FACTS account.
Completed EdChoice Scholarship Request Form
Please utilize this instructional document while completing the EdChoice
Scholarship Request Form.
Print, sign, scan and upload this form. Wet signature is required; typed signature is not accepted.
Custody Papers (if applicable)
Step 2 – Income Verification
Once we process your documents from the submission in step one, HCA will contact you with instructions to complete income verification.
EdChoice Expansion Applicants must complete and submit income verification through the Department of Education website. An OHID account is required to complete this step. Instructions to create an OHID account will be included in the income verification communication. Income verifications do not come to Heritage Classical Academy but are used by the Department of Education to determine your award.
Step 3 – Submit Acceptance Letter
The State of Ohio will mail you a Scholarship Acceptance Letter once your scholarship is approved. Check the box to accept the scholarship, then sign and return the letter to HCA Finance Office at finance@heritageclassicalacademy.org.
Important Financial Aid information below
How Do I Apply?
PARENT CHECKLIST (detailed instructions below, please follow exactly as listed)
Step 1 - Submit documents through Google Form
Step 2 - Submit income verification form when notified by HCA
Step 3 - Submit acceptance letter to HCA
Step 4 - Read tuition and payment plan information
FACTS Payment Plans & Financial Aid
Tuition payment plans will not be adjusted for EdChoice scholarship awards until Heritage receives your accepted and signed award letter from Ohio Department of Education.
Please note that EdChoice scholarships are controlled by the state. HCA will submit your application but is not involved in the selection or distribution of the funds.
Please note that all families will be required to set up a FACTS payment plan for the 2024-2025 school year as completed and maintained in the past. Families will be responsible for any account balances not covered by the EdChoice scholarship. For all students, initial tuition payments for the upcoming school year will begin in July. When HCA is notified of the scholarship award amount, it will be applied to the family FACTS account. If a family account has a credit balance once the award has been applied to the FACTS account, HCA will reconcile any overpaid payments.
Financial aid will only be determined AFTER the EdChoice scholarship reward has been determined and accepted. Once accepted by the state, families will review, accept, and sign an award letter. Once this letter is received by HCA, financial aid will be determined.
Other Scholarship Options
Please note that other financial aid & scholarships may be adjusted based on state scholarship awards and remaining financial need. After all awards, no tuition balance can be lower than ZERO dollars. State scholarships are for tuition only & do not cover fees.
OCEN SGO Funds
FACTS Tuition Assistance
For questions regarding your EdChoice Application, please email