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 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.
For the 2024-2025 school year: Students must be five years old or older as of 1/1/2025 for eligibility.
For the 2025-2026 school year: Students must be five years old or older as of 1/1/2026 for eligibility.
Students must be enrolled in our full-time Academy for eligibility.
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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2024-2025 School Year – Open February 2024
Important Financial Aid information below
2025-2026 School Year – Opening February 2025
Check back here for application details after February 1, 2025.
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