Ohio Christian Education Network Scholarship Granting Organization

Friends of Heritage Classical Academy now have a cost-free way to make a significant contribution to our students. The state of Ohio has initiated a state tax credit for taxpayers who make a contribution 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 receive the benefit of your gift at no cost to you.

  • Once a gift is claimed as a state tax credit, it is not eligible to 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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