Ohio Christian Education Network Scholarship Granting Organization

You can help students receive a classical, Christian education at Heritage Classical Academy—at no net cost to you! The state of Ohio initiated a tax credit for taxpayers who contribute to HCA through the Ohio Christian Education Network Scholarship Granting Organization (OCEN SGO), which will then be designated for scholarships for Heritage students. Here are the details:

  • For gifts up to $750 for individuals and $1500 for married couples filing jointly, you will receive a dollar-for-dollar state tax credit to use during the current tax year. In other words, students at HCA benefit from your gift at no cost to you.

  • Once a gift is claimed as a state tax credit, it cannot be claimed as a federal deduction if the taxpayer itemizes.

  • Click here to contribute. Be sure to select Heritage Classical Academy-Pepper Pike in the drop-down menu so that your entire contribution will be designated for scholarships at our school. OCEN SGO will provide you with a gift receipt.

Your contribution will provide scholarships to students at HCA, especially benefiting students with a demonstrated financial need.

Creating an Account on the OCEN Website:

  • Upon visiting the OCEN website, you will be prompted to create an account.

  • Creating an account allows you to access your contribution history. The information is not used for solicitation purposes.

  1. Account Selection:

    • Select “I am a donor” from the drop-down menu, even if you are a current student’s parent.

    • Select “I am a parent/guardian” only if you plan to apply for a scholarship for your student.

    • If you are both contributing to the SGO and applying for a scholarship, you must create two separate accounts with different login credentials for each action.

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